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RCS 12 - Sententious PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kid Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcelo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vera tries to clinch but Alves moves away
and Alves counters with a nice uppercut.
Kid Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alves scores with a hook.
Vera closes the distance but Alves moves to the side
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alves is able to avoid easily.
Vera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alves's calf.
Vera misses with a wild body shot.
Vera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vera thows a leg kick but Alves checks it
and Alves counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vera's guard now.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alves.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vera is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alves is in close to Vera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Vera is retaining full guard.
Vera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera working a defensive guard here.
Alves pushing down on Vera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alves escapes and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Vera is predictable there
and Alves counters with a left to the body.
Vera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Vera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vera wants to clinch
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Vera fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alves.
Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vera looking for a sweep. Not yet Vera, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves working some strikes from top position.
Alves trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alves.
Alves being controlled here momentarily.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves thows a big elbow that misses.
Alves pushing down on Vera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alves working over Vera with some ground and pound. Vera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alves lands with a punch from half guard.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vera defending well though.
Vera is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vera sees it coming and defends easily.
Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alves scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Alves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vera looks to clinch
and Alves counters with a takedown into side control.
Vera is looking to regain half guard here but Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
Alves misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alves misses with the ground and pound.
Alves working the head and body with strikes.
The strikes coming from Alves are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alves working the ground and pound but Vera is defending the strikes.
Vera is looking for a sweep.
Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is looking to reverse the position.
Alves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vera managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alves.
Vera is trying to buck Alves off.
Alves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alves has hold of Vera's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vera seems comfortable defending it but Alves has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vera is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vera is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Alves couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Alves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bob Kelly has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kelly duly obliges.
It looks like Nathan Edwards has been cut.
Kelly connects with a jab.
Edwards is rocked!
Kelly drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Edwards's head, knocking him out cold! Kelly is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Kelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdynand Kiepski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdynand Kiepski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Gibbons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ferdynand Kiepski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Kiepski and sends Gibbons crashing to the mat! Kiepski follows him down to the mat - Gibbons regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbons is trying to maintain the position but Kiepski is very close to passing his half guard.
Gibbons missing with punches from the bottom.
Kiepski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gibbons kicks off Kiepski and gets to his feet.
Kiepski misses with a double jab
letting Gibbons counter with a right hand.
Kiepski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiepski misses with a double jab
and Gibbons counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ferdynand Kiepski has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiepski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kiepski misses with a double jab
and Gibbons counters with a one-two to the body.
Kiepski looks gassed!
Kiepski throws a combination that misses
and Gibbons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gibbons.
Gibbons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiepski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gibbons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbons punching from mount but Kiepski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gibbons has hold of Kiepski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kiepski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kiepski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gibbons throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons looking to secure an arm triangle but Kiepski defends it well.
Gibbons tries to control but Kiepski wriggling away.
Gibbons has control of Kiepski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kiepski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gibbons 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.
Gibbons controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gibbons thowing shots but they're missing.
Kiepski taking shots to the head.
Gibbons dominating with strikes here.
Gibbons working Kiepski over with strikes here.
Gibbons looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbons landing strikes from the mount.
That has opened up Ferdynand Kiepski's cut even more.
Gibbons thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons looking to finish Kiepski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kiepski!
Ferdynand Kiepski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ferdynand Kiepski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Duke Gibbons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Weyring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayden Machinator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machinator has chosen Queen - 'We Will Rock You' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markus Weyring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayden Machinator!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weyring shoots and misses
and Weyring takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weyring clinches up against the cage.
Weyring tries for a takedown but Machinator manages to get underhooks.
Weyring is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Weyring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machinator stalls.
Weyring looking for a takedown.
Machinator looking to throw knees to the head but Weyring is blocking nicely.
Weyring drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machinator pulls his leg out and moves away.
Machinator takes a swing at Weyring's ribcage but misses.
Machinator scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machinator pushes Weyring up against the cage in a clinch.
Machinator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Machinator.
Machinator tries to break free but Weyring pushes him back against the cage.
Weyring pulls guard effortlessly.
Machinator wanted to stand there but Weyring had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machinator gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Machinator tries a head kick but it misses.
Machinator tries to clinch but Weyring moves away
and Weyring moves into the clinch.
Machinator misses with a punch to the body.
Weyring gets control of Machinator's arms and successfully pulls guard. Weyring will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Weyring has control of Machinator's left arm, preventing Machinator from doing any damage.
Weyring tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machinator wants to get up but he can't break Weyring's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Weyring pulls Machinator in close to prevent any damage.
Machinator wants to stand but Weyring is controlling his posture from full guard.
Machinator looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weyring closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machinator circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machinator misses with a straight left.
Weyring drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weyring pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machinator is keeping the position for now.
Weyring scoring with some ground and pound.
Weyring throws a big right hand that misses.
Machinator really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weyring. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weyring throwing strikes from guard but Machinator blocks nicely.
Machinator wants to stand up but Weyring is controlling him.
Weyring makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weyring trying to control but Machinator is working from the bottom.
Weyring controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machinator wants to stand but Weyring is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weyring passes Machinator's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Weyring is working for a submission of some sort.
Weyring seems to be working for a kimura but Machinator defends the submission attempt.
Weyring trying to control the action but Machinator is working from the bottom.
Weyring is nestled in close to Machinator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Weyring is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machinator is just riding it out for now. Weyring eventually gives up the hold.
Machinator wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weyring drops an elbow to the side of Machinator's head.
Weyring 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.
Weyring is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weyring is trying to work for a kimura but Machinator is defending well.
Weyring passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Machinator!
Machinator is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Weyring dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Weyring scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Weyring working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Weyring is working to tighten is grip on Machinator's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Machinator has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Weyring is really squeezing tight and eventually Machinator passes out! Weyring breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Markus Weyring!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Granite 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaxson Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Owens momentarily.
Owens looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Both fighters circling a little - Rodriguez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
Owens finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Rodriguez's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Owens falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafhael Angeles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafhael Angeles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junqueira Junior throws a body punch but Angeles moves out of range.
Rafhael Angeles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angeles misses with a takedown attempt
and Junqueira Junior counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Angeles's guard now.
Angeles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Angeles is trying to keep Junqueira Junior in close.
Junqueira Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Angeles is retaining full guard.
Angeles keeping moving, preventing Junqueira Junior from controlling successfully.
Angeles keeping full guard, as Junqueira Junior tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rafhael Angeles.
Junqueira Junior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Angeles is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junqueira Junior is trying to get an arm triangle but Angeles is defending well.
Junqueira Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Junqueira Junior wants to control but Angeles is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angeles tries to buck Junqueira Junior off but Junqueira Junior is having none of it.
Angeles can't do much from the bottom here.
Junqueira Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angeles can't do much from the bottom here.
Junqueira Junior swings around for an armbar but Angeles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Junqueira Junior's guard.
Angeles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angeles won't allow Junqueira Junior to sweep him here.
Junqueira Junior trying to control the position.
Angeles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four 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.
Junqueira Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junqueira Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angeles defends well.
Angeles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junqueira Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Angeles throws a big right hand that misses.
Angeles advances to half guard.
Angeles tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Angeles prevents Junqueira Junior from improving his position.
Angeles throwing shots but Junqueira Junior is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junqueira Junior wants to improve his position but Angeles is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junqueira Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Angeles tries to stand but can't do so whilst Junqueira Junior controls his leg.
Angeles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junqueira Junior defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Angeles fails with the takedown
and Junqueira Junior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Junqueira Junior.
Junqueira Junior looking to pass the guard.
Angeles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junqueira Junior wants to pass the guard but Angeles is keeping the position.
Angeles has control of Junqueira Junior's left arm, preventing Junqueira Junior from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Junqueira Junior looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Angeles keeping moving, preventing Junqueira Junior from controlling successfully.
Rafhael Angeles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Angeles has his takedown stuffed
and Junqueira Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Junqueira Junior is pressing down on Angeles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Angeles is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junqueira Junior trying to work for an americana but Angeles has managed to regain full guard.
Angeles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Junqueira Junior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Junqueira Junior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Angeles keeping moving, preventing Junqueira Junior from controlling successfully.
Junqueira Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Angeles is retaining full 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.
Junqueira Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Angeles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angeles is trying to control the position but Junqueira Junior postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angeles keeping moving, preventing Junqueira Junior from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Angeles defending well as Junqueira Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Junqueira Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Angeles misses with a takedown
and Junqueira Junior counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Junqueira Junior.
Angeles keeping full guard, as Junqueira Junior tries to pass.
Junqueira Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angeles working for submissions but it's allowed Junqueira Junior to get to half guard.
Junqueira Junior is looking to advance position but Angeles won't allow it.
Junqueira Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Angeles is looking to control Junqueira Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Angeles avoid being mounted?
Junqueira Junior wants to pass to mount but Angeles is defending the position.
Angeles is concentrating on defense, preventing Junqueira Junior from advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Junqueira Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angeles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Rafhael Angeles wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Angeles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Junqueira Junior looking to pass the guard.
Angeles has his hands on Junqueira Junior's head, controlling the position.
Junqueira Junior wants to pass the guard but Angeles is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Angeles controls Junqueira Junior momentarily but Junqueira Junior frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rafhael Angeles just wasn't active enough.
Angeles with a poor takedown
and Junqueira Junior decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Angeles's guard.
Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junqueira Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Angeles is retaining full guard.
Junqueira Junior is fighting to break Angeles's control of his arms but Angeles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rafhael Angeles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Junqueira Junior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junqueira Junior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Lomu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosario comes into the arena with Eye Of The Tiger blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fernando Rosario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonah Lomu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosario throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lomu counter with a right hand.
Rosario throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lomu counters with a nice uppercut.
Rosario misses with a combination
and Rosario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooh!!! Rosario has knocked Lomu down with a huge combo! Rosario steps away and waves a wobbly Lomu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Jonah Lomu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosario scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lomu doesn't seem bothered though.
Lomu looks gassed!
Rosario will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rosario displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lomu throws out the jab.
Rosario fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rosario lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lomu circles away quickly and effectively.
Rosario throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Rosario, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rosario wobbles Lomu with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Rosario dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Lomu to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fernando Rosario!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neven Macura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neven Macura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neven Macura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Caleb Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Macura counters with a nice uppercut.
Macura looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Macura moves into the clinch.
Macura is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macura down to the mat. Macura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Macura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Macura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackson stands up over Macura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macura can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson moves into full mount! Macura won't be happy about that!
Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Macura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Macura is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Macura flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Jackson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Macura and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Jackson slips an arm under Macura chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Jackson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Jackson is squeezing on Macura like an anaconda would it's prey. Macura fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caleb Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiba comes to the cage accompanied by Chop Suey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tetsuo Chiba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cj Penn!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chiba counters with a crisp right hand that drops Penn! Chiba lets Penn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Cj Penn has been cut.
Penn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chiba misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters with a good, hard body kick but Chiba shrugs it off.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chiba loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Penn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Penn dips to his left and cracks Chiba with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Penn.
Chiba slips under a jab.
Chiba looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Penn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Penn thuds his shin into the meat of Chiba's side.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chiba throws a right hand that misses
and Penn counters with a left and a right that stings Chiba.
Penn misses with a right hand
and Chiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chiba misses with an uppercut.
Chiba throws a push kick but Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Penn misses with the combination.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Chiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chiba counters with a nice right hand that sends Penn toppling to the canvas! Penn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chiba finish him?!
Penn is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Chiba counters with a straight right hand.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Chiba finish him?
That has opened up Cj Penn's cut even more.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn is looking to land body kicks.
Chiba throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Penn slips a jab from Chiba.
Chiba sends Penn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chiba is motioning to the referee to let Penn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cj Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Penn throws a right hand that misses
and Chiba counters with a nice right hand that sends Penn toppling to the canvas! Penn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chiba finish him?!
The cut above Cj Penn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chiba back to the cage. Penn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn scores with a leg kick.
Chiba throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Chiba takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Chiba looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chiba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Chiba misses.
Chiba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chiba throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Chiba slips a jab from Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Chiba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cj Penn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn moves away from the strike by Chiba.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Chiba counters with a nice right hand that sends Penn toppling to the canvas! Penn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chiba finish him?!
Penn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chiba throws a right hand that misses
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Chiba backing up. Chiba nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn tries to bum rush Chiba with a series of wild strikes but Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn looks to land a combination but Chiba avoids it well.
Penn stuns Chiba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Chiba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Chiba finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
Cj Penn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cj Penn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tetsuo Chiba!
Tetsuo Chiba retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun BDown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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256 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shogun BDown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shogun BDown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BDown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
BDown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercer. That did some damage!
Mercer lands with a good body shot.
Mercer lands a body shot.
BDown throws a low kick but Mercer moves out of range easily.
Mercer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
BDown throws a solid leg kick but Mercer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at BDown.
BDown tries a low kick but Mercer avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. BDown does a little dance to reset his feet.
BDown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
BDown tries to clinch but Mercer moves away
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
BDown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
BDown scores with a head kick.
Mercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BDown manages to avoid it.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
BDown throws a head kick that misses.
Mercer avoids a kick to the body.
BDown throws a front kick that sends Mercer stumbling back into the cage.
Mercer looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for BDown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by BDown.
BDown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
BDown thumps Mercer with a low kick.
BDown is looking to chop away at Mercer's legs.
BDown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercer blocks a low kick nicely.
BDown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ray Mercer has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BDown throws a sloppy head kick and Mercer moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - BDown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BDown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
BDown clinches with his opponent.
BDown lands a body shot in the clinch.
BDown lands a nice knee to the body.
BDown has Mercer pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BDown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercer blocks it with crossed arms.
Mercer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BDown trying to land knees to the body.
BDown misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mercer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
BDown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercer blocks it with crossed arms.
BDown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BDown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercer takes a knee to the side of the body.
BDown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BDown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercer blocks it with crossed arms.
BDown tries to land a knee to the head but Mercer blocks with his arms.
Mercer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BDown lands a head kick!
Mercer jabs at BDown's body.
BDown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mercer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BDown misses with a low kick.
BDown throws a wild body kick that Mercer sees coming a mile off.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mercer counters with a series of strikes. BDown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from BDown. Mercer shrugs it off though.
Mercer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mercer misses with a hook. BDown ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by BDown.
BDown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down BDown rather than just go for the knockout.
Mercer looks to land a right hand but BDown moved out of range.
BDown feints and then cracks Mercer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mercer down.
BDown wants to clinch.
BDown moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BDown looking to throw knees to the head but Mercer is blocking nicely.
Mercer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mercer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mercer avoiding damage as BDown throws knees to the body.
BDown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mercer or not.
BDown misses with a knee to the head.
BDown crunches a lovely knee into Mercer's ribcage.
BDown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mercer.
BDown misses with a knee strike.
BDown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BDown trying to land knees to the body.
Mercer breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercer looks to land a right hand but BDown moved out of range.
BDown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BDown tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Mercer catches BDown right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun BDown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Mercer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
BDown is looking to slow Mercer down with leg kicks.
BDown moves into the clinch.
BDown misses with a knee to the head.
BDown landing knees to the body.
Mercer lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from BDown.
Mercer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
BDown prevents Mercer from breaking the clinch.
Mercer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mercer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
BDown scoring well with a low kick there.
BDown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercer checks a low kick from BDown.
BDown wants to land a leg kick but Mercer is out of range.
Mercer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mercer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercer is breathing heavily.
Mercer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from BDown.
BDown doesn't manage to clinch there - Mercer circles away.
BDown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mercer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
BDown scores with a punch to the head.
BDown tries to work over Mercer's front leg with a kick but Mercer checks it.
Mercer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BDown.
A big left from BDown misses.
Shogun BDown is winning the standup battle so far.
BDown connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from BDown tenderised Mercer's leg. Mercer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mercer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BDown. BDown obviously looking to wear him down.
BDown throws a nice head kick!
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!
Mercer moves out of range of the body kick from BDown.
BDown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mercer.
Mercer avoids the head kick by BDown.
Mercer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
BDown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Mercer keeps the fight on the outside.
BDown moves into the clinch.
Mercer managing to block the knees to the body from BDown.
The referee is keeping an eye on BDown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
BDown tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercer avoids the damage to the body.
BDown looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for BDown.
BDown looking to throw knees to the head but Mercer is blocking nicely.
BDown is struggling to control the position.
Mercer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BDown tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercer avoids the damage to the body.
BDown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercer.
BDown stalling in the clinch but Mercer improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Mercer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mercer is trying to force a seperation but BDown has the dominant position.
Mercer taking a breather.
BDown using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
BDown has Mercer pushed against the cage.
Mercer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
BDown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BDown crunches a lovely knee into Mercer's ribcage.
Knees to the body from BDown.
BDown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BDown tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercer avoids the damage to the body.
Mercer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
BDown has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
BDown looking to throw knees to the head but Mercer is blocking nicely.
BDown misses with a knee to the head.
BDown is trying to stall.
Mercer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercer avoiding damage as BDown throws knees to the body.
Mercer stalling against the cage.
BDown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
BDown tries to land a knee to the head but Mercer blocks with his arms.
BDown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mercer gets through BDown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
BDown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BDown takes a shot to the head.
Mercer effectively controlling the action here.
BDown landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun BDown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Mercer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
BDown tries to clinch up.
BDown is looking to clinch but Mercer is avoiding it.
BDown wants to clinch but Mercer slips to the side
enabling Mercer to counter with a crisp jab.
BDown throws a body kick that misses.
BDown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BDown moves away.
BDown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercer lands with a nice body punch.
BDown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BDown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mercer is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Mercer does no damage.
BDown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - BDown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer swings for the body but BDown moves out of range.
BDown is looking to slow Mercer down with leg kicks.
Mercer works the jab nicely.
A clash of legs there as Mercer blocks the low kick.
BDown throws a body kick that misses.
BDown tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercer lands with a shot to the body.
BDown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mercer lands a left hand.
Mercer can't break the clinch.
Mercer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
BDown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mercer up against the cage.
BDown tries a knee to the head but Mercer blocks it.
Mercer is trying to force a seperation but BDown has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BDown has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
BDown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
BDown misses with a knee strike.
BDown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mercer is defending well for now.
BDown has Mercer pushed against the cage.
BDown throws a knee to the head but misses.
BDown is looking to control Mercer's arms but Mercer gets an underhook and turns him. Now BDown has his back to the cage.
BDown swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
BDown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
BDown misses with a knee to the head.
BDown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercer pushes BDown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mercer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mercer working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mercer cracks BDown with a right hand to the side of the head.
BDown lands with a kick to the temple. Mercer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mercer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
BDown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mercer moves out of range of the body kick.
BDown moves in looking to clinch but Mercer pushes him off.
BDown wants to clinch.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
BDown lands with a hook. Mercer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
BDown moves into the clinch.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
BDown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mercer avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BDown lands a shoulder strike.
BDown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BDown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
BDown scores a nice knee to the body.
BDown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mercer avoiding damage as BDown throws knees to the body.
BDown being controlled against the cage.
Mercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer takes a knee to the side of the body.
BDown working Mercer over with knees to the body.
BDown looking to throw knees to the head but Mercer is blocking nicely.
BDown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BDown tries to land a knee to the head but Mercer blocks with his arms.
BDown trying to land knees to the body.
BDown landing knees to the head.
Ray Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shogun BDown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BDown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mercer's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shogun BDown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BDown 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shogun BDown!
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