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DEC 67: Cornwall vs Kincaid 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Markku Osteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osteri comes into the arena with Rolling Stones - Symphaty For The Devil blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Man's choice of entrance music: All My Life. The key to victory for Markku Osteri has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markku Osteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Man!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osteri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Osteri lands with a shot to the body.
No luck for Osteri with that takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Osteri scores with a four punch combination!
Man throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Markku Osteri has been cut.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Osteri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Osteri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Osteri is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Man trying to stand up but can't free himself from Osteri's guard.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Osteri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osteri looking to control.
Osteri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Osteri which made him look bad.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markku Osteri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Man.
Man looks gassed!
Osteri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Osteri.
Osteri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Osteri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Osteri is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Osteri to get the leverage.
Osteri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osteri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Osteri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man is refusing to be controlled, as Osteri sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osteri trying to mount his opponent but Man defends it.
Osteri moves nicely into side control.
Osteri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Osteri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osteri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osteri.
Osteri trying to control from half guard but Man is working away.
Ground and pound from Osteri.
Osteri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Osteri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Osteri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Osteri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Osteri with the ground and pound but Man uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Osteri throws and elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osteri's guard. Nice move by Man!
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osteri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Osteri's legs - danger averted.
Osteri punching to the body, from the bottom.
Osteri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Osteri keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markku Osteri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markku Osteri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Osteri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osteri gets the takedown into side control.
Osteri working the ground and pound.
Man takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Osteri throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Osteri looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Man is avoiding damage well.
Osteri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Osteri.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osteri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Man is breathing heavily.
Osteri landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osteri creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Osteri wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man struggling a bit here.
Man is not content to let Osteri control the position.
Osteri grinds an elbow into Man's temple.
Osteri working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Osteri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Man is working to avoid the ground and pound but Osteri connects with a decent elbow.
Osteri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Osteri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Man is looking for a sweep.
Osteri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Osteri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Man is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osteri is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Man is not content to let Osteri control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Osteri working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Osteri taking a break here but Man is having none of it and regains half guard.
Man wants to get back to his feet.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osteri.
Osteri lands with a punch from half guard.
Osteri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Osteri is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osteri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markku Osteri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Markku Osteri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Osteri stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Osteri works the jab nicely.
Osteri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Osteri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Osteri scores with a three punch combo!
Man blocks a low kick nicely.
Osteri closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Osteri.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Osteri managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
Osteri tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
Osteri is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Man'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.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man can't break the clinch.
Man is pressed up against the cage. Osteri has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Man down to the mat. Man avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osteri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Osteri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Osteri frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Osteri with the ground and pound from mount.
Osteri breaks from Man's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Osteri working the ground and pound effectively.
Man in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Osteri lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osteri is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Osteri throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Osteri with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Osteri is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man is looking to get to half guard.
Osteri postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Man looks a forlorn figure.
Osteri with shots to the head and body - Man looks very uncomfortable down there.
Markku Osteri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osteri is working for a guillotine from mount but Man frees his head quite easily.
Osteri trying to control but Man is having none of it.
Man tries to hold on but Osteri postures up.
Osteri lands a big shot there that rocks Man but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Man in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Osteri working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osteri working Man over with strikes here.
Osteri cracks Man with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Man takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Man is in a horrible position here. Osteri smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Osteri throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Joe Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markku Osteri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Osteri scoring with strikes but Man is staying in there.
Osteri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markku Osteri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Osteri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markku Osteri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Devon Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizzo has chosen Pink Floyd - The Trial as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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164 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo scores with a body shot.
Destroyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizzo circles away.
Rizzo throws the kick towards the body but Destroyer avoids it.
Destroyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rizzo thows a body kick. Destroyer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Destroyer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rizzo lands a left and a right that send Destroyer crashing to the mat, dazed. Rizzo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Destroyer is rocked!
It looks like Devon Destroyer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Destroyer crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enrique Rizzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman has chosen The Way Of The Fist as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eric Cartman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman throws a head kick that misses.
Cartman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eric Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman throws a body kick that misses.
Cartman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker tries for a takedown but Cartman manages to get underhooks.
Cartman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartman is looking to score with low kicks.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt - Cartman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartman looks for the body kick but Baker saw that one coming.
Baker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baker has managed to get both his arms back between Cartman's legs - danger averted.
Cartman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baker is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartman has wrist control.
Cartman has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cartman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker prevents Cartman from getting back to his feet.
Baker connects with a couple of short punches.
Baker distracts Cartman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baker trying to control but Cartman is working from the bottom.
Cartman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baker stops Cartman from standing up.
Baker stands up over Cartman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baker scoring with some ground and pound.
Cartman has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartman working for a triangle but Baker defends it easily.
Cartman looks gassed!
Cartman trying to keep a closed guard but Baker is proving a slippery customer.
Baker cracks Cartman with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker passes Cartman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartman has hold of Baker's hands but Baker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baker is nestled in close to Cartman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Baker there.
Cartman is refusing to be controlled, as Baker sits in half guard.
Baker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cartman tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Baker is nestled in close to Cartman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baker scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker lands strikes from half guard.
Cartman trying to hold on to Baker's head to control him but Baker postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker prevents Cartman from standing back up.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartman keeps working.
Ground and pound from Baker.
Baker is nestled in close to Cartman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baker connects with a nice short shot to Cartman's temple.
Baker wants to free his trapped foot but Cartman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cartman's head.
Baker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baker scoring with some ground and pound.
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartman has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.
Baker lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there.
Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baker is pushing down on Cartman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cartman is fighting to maintain full guard but Baker has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Baker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baker scoring with punches and elbows.
Cartman wants to control but Baker postures up.
Baker working the head and body with strikes.
Cartman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cartman can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baker trying to control the position but Cartman is working away.
Baker scoring with punches and elbows.
Cartman is breathing heavily.
Cartman wants to get back to his feet.
Baker lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker working the head and body with strikes.
Baker working the ground and pound.
Baker lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Baker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baker working the ground and pound.
Baker avoids the strikes from the bottom by Cartman.
Baker lands a nice forearm strike.
Cartman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baker connects with a decent elbow.
Cartman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Baker lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Baker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Baker scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cartman is looking for a sweep.
Baker trying to control the action but Cartman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cartman can't do much from the bottom here.
Cartman is trying to get back to half guard.
Baker working the ground and pound.
Baker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Baker working the head with strikes.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cartman keeps working.
Baker is really struggling to control Cartman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cartman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Frank Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Baker working the ground and pound from side control.
Baker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Baker cracks Cartman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartman can do to turn this around?
Baker scoring with punches and elbows.
Baker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cartman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Baker lands a nice forearm strike.
Cartman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cartman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cartman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Baker avoids the strikes from the bottom by Cartman.
Baker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cartman is looking to regain half guard here but Baker keeps moving and retains side control.
Baker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Baker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cartman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker working the ground and pound.
Baker lands an elbow.
Baker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Baker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cartman throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cartman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cartman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Baker is working Cartman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baker lands a few punches from side control.
Baker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cartman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Baker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cartman to see if he's OK.
Baker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cartman to see if he's OK.
Baker trying to control the position but Cartman is working away.
Baker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Baker landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker working the head with strikes.
Baker landing a few strikes.
Baker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cartman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cartman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baker grinds an elbow into Cartman's temple.
Baker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cartman some visible discomfort.
Cartman gets back to half guard.
Cartman is not content to let Baker control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker is thwarting Cartman's attempts to control the position.
Cartman tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.
Baker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baker is trying to control. Cartman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cartman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baker lands strikes from half guard.
Baker drops an elbow to the side of Cartman's head.
Cartman is refusing to be controlled, as Baker sits in half guard.
Baker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker working the head and body with strikes.
Baker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cartman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baker's back!
Baker has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cartman.
Baker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Cartman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baker kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baker turns into Cartman and is now in his guard.
Baker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartman controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself.
Baker landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cartman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker postures up and lands a big shot to Cartman's brow.
Eric Cartman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baker with a nice head shot there.
Baker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker is controlling him.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Baker landing with the ground and pound.
Frank Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cartman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baker, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Baker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sisqo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sisqo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Valentine counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson checks a low kick from Valentine.
Valentine throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Valentine's guard now.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson moves into full mount! Valentine won't be happy about that!
Valentine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Valentine is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Valentine turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valentine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valentine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Valentine is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Valentine is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valentine wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentine looks to throw a body kick
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Valentine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson digs a good hook to Valentine's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisqo Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valentine tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valentine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is working for takedown but Valentine is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson is working for takedown but Valentine is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisqo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
Valentine with a knee to the head.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Valentine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Valentine with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valentine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Valentine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Valentine swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Valentine clinches but Jackson breaks the clinch
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson is trying to drag Valentine to the mat but Valentine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Valentine tries to tie him up.
Valentine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Valentine stalling.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Valentine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Valentine defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jackson's arms.
Valentine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vincent Valentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valentine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valentine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Valentine landing knees to the head.
Jackson is working for takedown but Valentine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valentine trying to land knees to the body.
Valentine prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisqo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valentine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valentine tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson jumps guard and drags Valentine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Valentine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valentine!
Jackson works his way to his opponent's back.
Valentine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
Jackson is trying to hold Valentine in close to prevent damage but Valentine has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson controlling the position well.
Jackson is pressing down on Valentine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valentineis looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson passes Valentine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valentine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Valentine wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valentine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is going olschool here, as he tries to force Valentine to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Valentine shrugs it off.
Valentine tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson fails to advance to Valentine's back.
Valentine working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisqo Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisqo Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Outbackerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Vet. Outbackerson has chosen the mad dingo howl as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Outbackerson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts scores a takedown into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Roberts.
Outbackerson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Roberts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Outbackerson's face.
Outbackerson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roberts unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Outbackerson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roberts working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Roberts is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Roberts lands with some strikes.
Outbackerson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outbackerson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Outbackerson is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Outbackerson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Roberts! Outbackerson is hurt baaadly! Roberts is firing away with more strikes - Outbackerson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robert Roberts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Vaulen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bald Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaulen comes to the cage accompanied by I Love Norwegian Country. Johannes Vaulen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bald Bull's 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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johannes Vaulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bald Bull!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaulen leaves Bull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vaulen is looking to clinch.
Vaulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bull shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaulen wants to clinch.
Vaulen stuffs the takedown.
Johannes Vaulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bald Bull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaulen tries to clinch but Bull is having none of it.
Bull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaulen.
Vaulen thuds his right hand into Bull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vaulen.
Vaulen tries to clinch but Bull is having none of it.
Bull darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bull with the ground and pound but Vaulen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bull postures up in Vaulen's guard and throws a big left but Vaulen blocks it.
Vaulen is trying to control the position but Bull postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vaulen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bull makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vaulen wants to sweep here but Bull controlling him for the moment.
Bull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vaulen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bull.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bull wants to control from the top but Vaulen keeps moving.
Bull throws and elbow that misses. Vaulen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bull's guard. Nice move by Vaulen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaulen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bull has wrist control.
Bull wants to sweep here but Vaulen controlling him for the moment.
Vaulen thows a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bull darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vaulen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bull.
Bull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaulen's head.
Bull throws a strike but Vaulen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bald Bull will probably get the nod.
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.
Vaulen misses with a takedown
and Bull counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bull scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vaulen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vaulen.
Bull throws a strike but Vaulen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vaulen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bull has control of Vaulen's left arm, preventing Vaulen from doing any damage.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull looking for a triangle here. Vaulen is fighting it but it looks tight! Bull pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Vaulen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bald Bull!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hazlitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazlitt has chosen Take Your Mama as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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222 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Hazlitt!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves out of range as Hazlitt throws a body kick.
Hazlitt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Hazlitt.
Hazlitt avoids the head kick by Silva.
Henry Hazlitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlitt lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlitt drops Silva with a naaaaasty hook - Silva is in real trouble here! Hazlitt dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hazlitt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Mendosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paulo Mendosa's chin.
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulo Mendosa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendosa defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Mendosa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendosa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Silva is trying to stand.
Mendosa working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Mendosa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mendosa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mendosa avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Mendosa is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mendosa extends the arm and Silva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Mendosa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Kazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber comes into a darkened arena with his song building. m.o.v.e - around the world kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Kazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Faber!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick from Faber.
Kazuki waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Faber.
Faber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazuki.
Kazuki throws a series of strikes that have Faber backpedaling.
Faber tries to bum rush Kazuki with a series of wild strikes but Kazuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faber moves away.
Faber misses with a kick to the body.
Faber thows a body shot but no joy.
Faber has closed the distance and engaged Kazuki in a clinch.
Faber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faber lands a knee to the body.
Kazuki is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faber lands a hook that snaps the head of Kazuki backwards.
Faber has Kazuki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kazuki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Faber.
Kazuki pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kazuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kazuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Faber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazuki is looking for a triangle but Faber pushes his legs off easily.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Kazuki is keeping the position.
Faber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Faber postures up.
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.
Faber stays in close to Kazuki's body and controls the position.
Faber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazuki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faber has managed to get both his arms back between Kazuki's legs - danger averted.
Kazuki working for a triangle but Faber defends it easily.
Faber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kazuki has his foot on Faber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faber works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jackson Faber just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kazuki throws an overhand right that lands on Faber's shoulder, as Faber tries to avoid the shot.
Kazuki avoids the head kick by Faber.
Kazuki misses with a wild body shot.
Kazuki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Faber counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faber.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Faber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kazuki.
Kazuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faber lands a knee to the body.
Kazuki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Faber.
Faber has picked Kazuki up - he's going for a ride! Faber dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Faber prevents Kazuki from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kazuki gets full guard.
Kazuki keeping full guard, as Faber tries to pass.
Faber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazuki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faber has managed to get both his arms back between Kazuki's legs - danger averted.
Faber pushing down on Kazuki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Faber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazuki keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Faber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kazuki misses with a wild combination.
Faber dodges the punch combination from Kazuki.
Kazuki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Faber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Faber is thwarting Kazuki's attempts to control the position.
Kazuki tries to get to full guard but Faber has control of the leg.
Faber is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuki is looking for a sweep. Faber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Faber wants to pass to mount but Kazuki is defending the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kazuki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kazuki.
Kazuki misses with a two punch combination.
Kazuki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faber finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kazuki misses with a shot to the body
and Faber counters by clinching up.
Faber breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Kazuki does no damage.
Faber digs a good body shot into Kazuki's ribs.
Faber decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Faber is controlling the pace.
Kazuki is in trouble now - Faber has advanced to mount!
Kazuki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Faber.
Kazuki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Faber controlling his opponent.
Faber raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber unloading with bombs!
Faber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kazuki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kazuki has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Faber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kazuki.
Faber has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kazuki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four 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.
Faber trying to control but Kazuki is having none of it.
Kazuki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kazuki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Faber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Faber's back!
Kazuki looking for the choke but no joy.
Faber defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Faber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kazuki throws a nice looking combination but Faber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sho Kazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuki misses with a double jab
and Faber counters with a solid body kick.
Faber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Faber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kazuki up against the cage.
Kazuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are getting on Faber's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Faber.
A right hand to the body from Faber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Faber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kazuki or not.
Faber gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Faber stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kazuki to get to his feet.
Kazuki stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazuki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Faber counters with a big head kick but Kazuki shrugs it off.
Kazuki tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sho Kazuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faber throws a head kick that half lands.
Faber slips a jab and a cross from Kazuki.
Kazuki misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Faber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazuki.
Faber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Faber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kazuki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Faber controlling from mount.
Kazuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Faber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kazuki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Faber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson Faber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazuki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Faber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kazuki is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Faber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kazuki wants to hold on but Faber pushes him away.
Faber controlling the position easily from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jackson Faber just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faber ducks under a wild hook from Kazuki.
Sho Kazuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faber lands with a nice body punch.
Kazuki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Faber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faber has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Faber!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Cornwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
208 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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210 lbs
13 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Cornwall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aidan Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincaid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kincaid wants to clinch up but Cornwall keeps it at a distance.
Cornwall slips a jab from Kincaid.
Cornwall defending well as Kincaid loads up on a big left hand.
Cornwall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kincaid as he avoids it easily.
Kincaid defending well as Cornwall loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornwall tries to keep at a distance but Kincaid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kincaid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cornwall or not.
Cornwall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kincaid misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwall pulls Kincaid into guard.
Cornwall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kincaid is aware though and is defending well.
Cornwall keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Cornwall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kincaid is one step ahead there.
Kincaid stays in close to Cornwall's body and controls the position.
Kincaid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kincaid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cornwall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kincaid defends well.
Kincaid controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kincaid has passed into half guard!
Cornwall trying to control from the bottom.
Cornwall wants to control but Kincaid passes into side.
Cornwall is trying to control Kincaid's posture but Kincaid avoids it.
Kincaid happy to just control the position for now.
Cornwall gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall actively working from the bottom here.
Kincaid is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cornwall tries to roll over but Kincaid keeps him under control.
Cornwall is refusing to be controlled, as Kincaid sits in half guard.
Kincaid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kincaid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cornwall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kincaid controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cornwall looking for submissions off his back.
Cornwall trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kincaid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kincaid doesn't manage to clinch there - Cornwall circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kincaid tries to close the distance and clinch but Cornwall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kincaid lunges at Cornwall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cornwall's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Kincaid dominated that round.
That's time! Cornwall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kincaid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kincaid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kincaid misses with the head strike.
Cornwall manages to pull guard.
Cornwall is pulling down on Kincaid's head. It's preventing any offense from Kincaid, at least for the moment.
Kincaid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cornwall wants to sweep here but Kincaid controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornwall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cornwall keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Cornwall throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kincaid escapes and throws Cornwall's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwall regains half guard.
Kincaid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Kincaid seems content to control.
Cornwall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cornwall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kincaid is aware though and is defending well.
Kincaid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cornwall throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kincaid escapes and throws Cornwall's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cornwall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kincaid wants to stand but Cornwall has his arm trapped.
Cornwall regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornwall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kincaid is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cornwall is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cornwall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kincaid pulls his head out easily.
Kincaid works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cornwall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cornwall wants to control but Kincaid is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Kincaid seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall tries to get to full guard but Kincaid has control of the leg.
Cornwall actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cornwall trying to hold on to Kincaid's head to control him but Kincaid postures up.
Cornwall tries to get to full guard but Kincaid has control of the leg.
Kincaid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kincaid trying to mount his opponent but Cornwall defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kincaid wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Cornwall will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kincaid pushes Cornwall up against the cage in a clinch.
Cornwall tries to pull guard but Kincaid holds him up against the cage and eventually Cornwall drops back down to his feet.
Cornwall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kincaid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kincaid lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornwall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kincaid prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Cornwall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Kincaid.
Kincaid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cornwall stalling in the clinch but Kincaid improves position.
Kincaid tries a knee to the head but Cornwall blocks it.
Cornwall pulls Kincaid into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid trying to control but Cornwall is working from the bottom.
Kincaid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cornwall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kincaid has managed to get both his arms back between Cornwall's legs - danger averted.
Cornwall working a defensive guard but Kincaid manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cornwall struggling a bit here.
Cornwall is looking to reverse the position.
Kincaid controlling from side mount.
Kincaid is looking to take a break and control but Cornwall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cornwall can't do much from the bottom here.
Cornwall is trying to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kincaid tries to clinch but Cornwall moves out of range.
Aidan Kincaid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kincaid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kincaid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid is looking to clinch.
Cornwall tries to clinch but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid closes the distance but Cornwall moves to the side
and Cornwall counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Kincaid misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cornwall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cornwall wants to clinch
and Kincaid counters by clinching up.
Kincaid stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kincaid prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kincaid looking to slow down the pace here.
Kincaid is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cornwall has denied him.
Kincaid misses with a knee strike.
Kincaid throws a head punch that misses.
Cornwall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kincaid just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kincaid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Kincaid really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cornwall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kincaid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cornwall shoots in for a takedown but Kincaid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kincaid throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cornwall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kincaid has a couple of punches blocked by Cornwall.
Kincaid displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cornwall up against the cage.
Cornwall jumps guard and drags Kincaid to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kincaid postures up.
Cornwall keeping full guard, as Kincaid tries to pass.
Kincaid trying to control but Cornwall is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kincaid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cornwall's guard.
Cornwall is trying to get back to full guard.
Kincaid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kincaid prevents Cornwall from improving his position.
Cornwall is refusing to be controlled, as Kincaid sits in half guard.
Cornwall is looking for a sweep. Kincaid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kincaid stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kincaid working the head and body with strikes.
Cornwall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kincaid is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kincaid closes the distance but Cornwall moves to the side
and Cornwall counters with a single leg into guard. Kincaid didn't expect that.
Kincaid keeping full guard, as Cornwall tries to pass.
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kincaid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cornwall's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid postures up.
Cornwall wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kincaid is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornwall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kincaid is thwarting Cornwall's attempts to control the position.
Cornwall is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Kincaid is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kincaid is trying to control the action in half guard but Cornwall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ken Cornwall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kincaid misses the target.
Kincaid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kincaid tries to clinch
and Cornwall counters with an inside leg kick.
Kincaid clinches but Cornwall breaks the clinch
and Cornwall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cornwall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Cornwall had his way with Aidan Kincaid in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kincaid looks to clinch
and Cornwall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kincaid thinking.
Cornwall slips a straight right by Kincaid.
Cornwall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kincaid manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kincaid keeping full guard, as Cornwall tries to pass.
Cornwall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kincaid dives on top into guard.
Cornwall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kincaid is aware though and is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cornwall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kincaid is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cornwall.
Kincaid has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kincaid looks to clinch
and Cornwall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cornwall.
Cornwall looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall prevents Kincaid from getting back to his feet.
Cornwall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kincaid dives on top into guard.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Cornwall keeps moving.
Kincaid slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cornwall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kincaid stands up from Cornwall's guard - Kincaid perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornwall slips a jab and a cross from Kincaid.
Kincaid doesn't manage to clinch there - Cornwall circles away.
Kincaid looks to land a left hand but Cornwall moved out of range nicely.
Aidan Kincaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincaid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cornwall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four 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.
Kincaid throws a shot from downtown. Cornwall moves away and avoids it.
Kincaid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kincaid looks to land a right hand but Cornwall moved out of range.
Kincaid tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cornwall moves into the clinch.
Cornwall fails to pull guard.
Cornwall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kincaid smiles and moves away.
Kincaid tries to clinch
and Cornwall moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Cornwall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cornwall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ken Cornwall!
Ken Cornwall is the new light heavyweight champion!
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