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FCD 32: Klopfenstein vs Sharp PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Ibragimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Thumper (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Ibragimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Thumper!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibragimov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ibragimov misses with an uppercut.
Thumper misses with a takedown attempt
and Ibragimov counters with a left and a right that stings Thumper.
Thumper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ibragimov defends it nicely.
David Ibragimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thumper.
Ibragimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thumper has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thumper.
Ibragimov scores with a nice right hand.
Thumper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ibragimov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thumper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibragimov pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragimov seems to be looking for submissions.
Ibragimov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ibragimov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thumper wants to get back to full guard.
Thumper actively working from the bottom here.
Ibragimov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thumper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ibragimov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thumper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibragimov pulls his head out easily.
Thumper looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thumper is just riding it out for now. Ibragimov eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibragimov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ibragimov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thumper is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Ibragimov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Sierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson looks to land a combination. Sierra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sierra looking to score a takedown here. Thompson is defending well but Sierra drives through and ends up in Thompson's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sierra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sierra connects with a couple of short punches.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Sierra from controlling successfully.
Sierra pushes down on Thompson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Sierra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Sierra just wasn't active enough.
Sierra tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sierra moves into the clinch successfully.
Sierra is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sierra.
Sierra breaks from the clinch.
Sierra looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Sierra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Sierra avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sierra dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Jack Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sierra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sierra has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Sierra ducks down to avoid it.
Sierra misses with a body shot.
Sierra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sierra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Sierra seems content to control.
Sierra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Sierra just wasn't active enough.
Sierra walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson.
Sierra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sierra somewhat.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sierra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Sierra moves out of range.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson works the jab nicely.
Sierra avoids a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Sierra on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Sierra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sierra content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sierra seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sierra 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.
Sierra throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Sierra shoots in.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sierra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson leaves Sierra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Sierra moves into the clinch.
Sierra is trying to trip Thompson. He has hold of a leg but Thompson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sierra persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Sierra gets to his feet - Thompson follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to bum rush Sierra with a series of wild strikes but Sierra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sierra gets a clinch.
Sierra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Sierra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Sierra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Sierra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Sierra avoids it well.
Jack Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sierra shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
No luck for Sierra with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sierra shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Sierra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sierra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Sierra drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sierra.
Sierra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sierra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson wants to control the action here but instead Sierra manages to pass to full mount!
Sierra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sierra lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sierra.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Sierra isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra working the ground and pound effectively.
Sierra wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
Sierra has hold of Thompson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thompson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sierra controlling from the full mount.
Thompson is squirming around, avoiding Sierra's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierra landing strikes from the mount.
Frank Sierra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sierra controlling from the full mount.
Sierra lands a big elbow.
Sierra 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.
Sierra looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sierra working Thompson over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sierra controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sierra dominated that second round.
That's time! Sierra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sierra fails with a takedown attempt.
Sierra walks into a left hand.
Jack Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Sierra avoids nicely.
Thompson tries to bum rush Sierra with a series of wild strikes but Sierra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sierra pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson wants to stall.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sierra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sierra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
Sierra pulls Thompson in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Sierra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Sierra trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson looking to control.
Sierra stands and throws Thompson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sierra scores with a couple of short elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Sierra are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sierra trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Thompson is trying to escape the position but Sierra is controlling the position.
Sierra scoring with punches from side control.
Sierra happy to just control the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here.
Sierra is chipping away with strikes.
Sierra trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra is working Thompson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sierra grinds an elbow into Thompson's temple.
Sierra slows the pace down.
Sierra in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sierra cracks Thompson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sierra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Sierra controls the position from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sierra's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Frank Sierra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Sierra stalls from top position.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sierra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sierra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sierra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sierra controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Sierra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sierra, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Sierra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Malinowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malinowsky has chosen Pride as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Cain Velasquez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cain Velasquez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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245 lbs
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249 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Malinowsky!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Velasquez is putting a hurting on Malinowsky here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Malinowsky's face as Velasquez controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Malinowsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velasquez happy to just control the position for now.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malinowsky keeps working.
Malinowsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malinowsky prevents Velasquez from improving position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez trying to control the action but Malinowsky is working from the bottom.
Malinowsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Velasquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Velasquez is looking to take a break and control but Malinowsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Velasquez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Velasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malinowsky keeps working.
Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malinowsky on the ground.
Velasquez scoring with punches from side control.
Malinowsky looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez tries to advance to mount but Malinowsky denies him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malinowsky looking for a sweep but Velasquez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Velasquez landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Velasquez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Velasquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Malinowsky tries to reverse the position but Velasquez maintains control.
Velasquez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Velasquez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Velasquez working the ground and pound effectively.
Malinowsky is rocked!
Velasquez loads up with a big shot that hurts Malinowsky! He's pulled Velasquez in close but Velasquez has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Malinowsky survive? More strikes from Velasquez and Malinowsky is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Desecondit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reil Bogs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waldo Desecondit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reil Bogs!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogs connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Desecondit. Beautiful body shot.
Bogs throws a sloppy head kick and Desecondit moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Bogs.
Desecondit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Desecondit blocks a head kick by Bogs.
Desecondit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bogs throws a jab but it's blocked by Desecondit.
Bogs blocks a leg kick.
Bogs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Desecondit's sensitive parts.
Desecondit lands with an overhand left.
Bogs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Desecondit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bogs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Desecondit will feel that in the morning.
Desecondit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bogs throws a head kick but Desecondit moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bogs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Desecondit misses with a body shot.
Bogs scoring well with a low kick there.
Bogs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Desecondit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogs.
Bogs throws a sloppy head kick and Desecondit moves out of range easily.
Bogs missing with a left hand there. Desecondit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bogs throws a head kick that misses.
Desecondit scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogs fakes the leg kick and cracks Desecondit in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogs lands a big head kick that sends Desecondit to the canvas! Bogs follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reil Bogs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Gon DIas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gon DIas has chosen Before I Forget as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Raf Gon DIas 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Loose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Raf Gon DIas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gon DIas lunges at Loose with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loose's hand.
Loose tries to bum rush Gon DIas with a series of wild strikes but Gon DIas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gon DIas moves into the clinch.
Gon DIas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loose falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gon DIas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gon DIas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loose. Gon DIas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gon DIas.
Loose takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Loose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gon DIas was well out of range. Poor timing from Loose.
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!
No joy there for Loose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gon DIas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loose's calf.
Loose blocks a head kick by Gon DIas.
Loose pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gon DIas back to the cage. Loose follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Loose lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loose misses with a jab to the body
and Gon DIas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Loose really felt that one!
Loose is breathing heavily.
Gon DIas lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Loose goes down and covers up as Gon DIas starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raf Gon DIas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Cao (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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160 lbs
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158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Cao!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cao lands with a short shot to the head.
Hale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cao has him pressed against the cage.
Cao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cao pushes Hale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cao lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hale tries to pull guard but Cao holds him up against the cage and eventually Hale drops back down to his feet.
Hale tries a body shot but Cao blocks it.
Nice body punch from Cao - that landed with a thud.
Cao has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hale clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cao avoiding Hale 's attempts to control his hands.
Cao is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hale is defending well though. Cao let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cao's guard. Nice work there by Hale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hale is aware though and is defending well.
Hale trying to control but Cao is working from the bottom.
Hale tries to free his leg and advance position but Cao is retaining full guard.
Cao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hale defends it easily.
Cao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cao trying to control the position.
Hale wants to control from the top but Cao keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale wants to land a leg kick but Cao is out of range.
Hale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cao counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Justin Hale has been cut.
Hale throws a nice looking combination but Cao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Cao is just out of range.
Hale misses with a double jab
and Cao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hale keeps working.
Cao is looking for a kimura here.
Cao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hale is trying to stand back up but Cao is controlling him
Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hale wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Cao seems content to control.
Hale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hale.
Cao wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cao 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.
Cao preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hale can't keep his opponent in guard - Cao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cao.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Cao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Hale's cut.
That's time! Hale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hale misses with a combination
and Cao counters with a straight right hand.
Cao checks a low kick from Hale.
Cao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cao lands in his opponent's guard.
Hale working a defensive guard but Cao passes into half guard.
Cao stops Hale from getting back to his feet.
Hale is refusing to be controlled, as Cao sits in half guard.
Cao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hale trying to control but Cao postures up.
Hale is pressing down on Cao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cao defends it easily.
Hale keeping full guard, as Cao tries to pass.
Cao 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.
Cao forces his way into half guard.
Hale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cao is working away from the top position though.
Hale works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale pulls Cao in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
Hale working a defensive guard but Cao manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cao working away.
Hale tries to bench press Cao off him but Cao keeps the position.
Cao trying to control the position but Hale is working away.
Cao controlling the position.
Cao 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.
Cao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cao is trying to get an arm triangle but Hale is defending well.
Hale struggling a bit here.
Hale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hale is trying to get back to full guard.
Cao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cao is working for a submission of some sort.
Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cao.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Cao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Hale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hale clinches up with Cao and pushes him back against the cage.
Hale tries to break the clinch but Cao is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cao.
Cao works on Hale's body with a couple of short punches.
Hale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cao has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Cao.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cao.
Elijah Cao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Cao.
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!
Cao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hales head.
A nice left hand lands by Cao.
A right hand to the body from Cao.
Hale tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cao smiles and moves away.
Hale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hale has a takedown stuffed.
Hale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hale backwards.
Cao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hale backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cao.
Hale misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cao.
Hale is rocked!
Cao scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Hale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cao scores with a shoulder strike.
Cao dips a shoulder and cracks Hale with a mighty uppercut! Hale falls back against the cage and Cao unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hale is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cao screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Cao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Brockenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka comes into the arena with Blue Swede - Hooked on a Feeling blaring out of the sound system. Meat Brockenstein will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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21
255 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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25
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meat Brockenstein!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Brockenstein.
Brockenstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Brockenstein does no damage.
Brockenstein throws a right hand that Suokuokka ducks under and follows up with a left that Suokuokka also avoids with ease.
Suokuokka rushes Brockenstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brockenstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Suokuokka has double underhooks.
Brockenstein has had enough of the clinch but Suokuokka keeps him there for the moment.
Suokuokka tries to score a body lock takedown but Brockenstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suokuokka is trying to drag Brockenstein to the mat but Brockenstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Suokuokka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brockenstein can't fight it off and eventually Suokuokka manages to take the fight to the floor. Brockenstein looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suokuokka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suokuokka stopping the sweep attempt from Brockenstein.
Suokuokka working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brockenstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brockenstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suokuokka manages to get himself to full guard.
Suokuokka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suokuokka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suokuokka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brockenstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brockenstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brockenstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suokuokka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suokuokka has Brockenstein pulled in close to control his posture.
Brockenstein throws a strike but Suokuokka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Suokuokka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brockenstein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suokuokka defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suokuokka drops back looking for a leg! Brockenstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brockenstein manages to kick Suokuokka off! Suokuokka jumps back into Brockenstein's guard.
Suokuokka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suokuokka drops back looking for a leg! Brockenstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brockenstein manages to kick Suokuokka off! Suokuokka jumps back into Brockenstein's guard.
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!
Brockenstein working a defensive guard but Suokuokka passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockenstein is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Suokuokka jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brockenstein is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Suokuokka is controlling him well.
Suokuokka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brockenstein, who protects the arm well.
Suokuokka tries for a kimura but Brockenstein is defending well.
Brockenstein is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suokuokka scoring with punches and elbows.
Suokuokka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Suokuokka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockenstein is trying to work for a sweep but Suokuokka has mounted him!
Brockenstein tries to reverse the position but Suokuokka maintains control.
Brockenstein 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.
Suokuokka slips a nice elbow through Brockenstein's hands, connecting with Brockenstein's forehead.
Brockenstein trying to hold on to Suokuokka's head to control him but Suokuokka postures up.
Brockenstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brockenstein looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suokuokka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brockenstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like Meat Brockenstein has been cut.
Suokuokka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meat Brockenstein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brockenstein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suokuokka counters by clinching up.
Brockenstein is trying to stall.
Brockenstein manages to break the clinch.
Brockenstein fails with the takedown.
A combination from Brockenstein does no damage.
Suokuokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Brockenstein circles away.
Suokuokka tries to clinch up but Brockenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Suokuokka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brockenstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brockenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka pushes Brockenstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Brockenstein trying to control the position but instead, Suokuokka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brockenstein into the cage.
Suokuokka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brockenstein uses from the top position.
Suokuokka is controlling Brockenstein's posture.
Brockenstein throws and elbow that misses. Suokuokka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brockenstein's guard. Nice move by Suokuokka!
Suokuokka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suokuokka pushes down on Brockenstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suokuokka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brockenstein defends it well.
Brockenstein is trying to stand back up but Suokuokka is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka is working for a kimura but Brockenstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Suokuokka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suokuokka lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockenstein trying to control but Suokuokka postures up.
Suokuokka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brockenstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suokuokka.
Akseli Suokuokka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suokuokka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka is working for a kimura but Brockenstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Suokuokka prevents Brockenstein from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brockenstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suokuokka.
Suokuokka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suokuokka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brockenstein defends it well.
Suokuokka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brockenstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meat Brockenstein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brockenstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suokuokka rushes Brockenstein and presses him up against the cage.
Brockenstein tries to break the clinch but Suokuokka is controlling the position.
Brockenstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brockenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suokuokka has Brockenstein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brockenstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brockenstein tries to circle away but Suokuokka has him pinned against the cage.
Brockenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suokuokka has him pressed against the cage.
Suokuokka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suokuokka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brockenstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Suokuokka.
Brockenstein wants to get back to striking at distance but Suokuokka won't allow it.
Brockenstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suokuokka lands a right hand.
Brockenstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Suokuokka controls his hands.
Suokuokka has Brockenstein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brockenstein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akseli Suokuokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka pulls Brockenstein into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suokuokka holds on and takes a little breather.
Brockenstein stands up over Suokuokka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suokuokka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Suokuokka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brockenstein defends it easily.
Brockenstein throws and elbow that misses. Suokuokka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brockenstein's guard. Nice move by Suokuokka!
Brockenstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suokuokka defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Suokuokka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Suokuokka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brockenstein, up you get!
Suokuokka tries to clinch
and Brockenstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockenstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Suokuokka moves into range and clinches up with Brockenstein.
Akseli Suokuokka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockenstein wants to break free but Suokuokka has control.
Suokuokka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brockenstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brockenstein can't break the clinch.
Brockenstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brockenstein has had enough of the clinch but Suokuokka keeps him there for the moment.
Brockenstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suokuokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brockenstein's efforts to push away.
Brockenstein tries to throw a body punch but Suokuokka avoids it by throwing Brockenstein back against the cage.
Brockenstein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Brockenstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suokuokka cracks Brockenstein with a nice body shot.
Brockenstein can't break the clinch.
Suokuokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brockenstein's efforts to push away.
Brockenstein wants to break free but Suokuokka has control.
Meat Brockenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brockenstein working hard to break the clinch.
Brockenstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brockenstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brockenstein can't find room to land a body shot as Suokuokka controls the action.
Brockenstein wants to break free but Suokuokka has control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Suokuokka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Suokuokka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akseli Suokuokka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suokuokka, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akseli Suokuokka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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27
265 lbs
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26
265 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Fighter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Murphy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fighter.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Charlie Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Fighter.
Fighter avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy delivers a nice body kick.
Murphy throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Fighter shoots in.
Charlie Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Fighter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Fighter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fighter wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fighter manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy gets to his feet. Fighter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fighter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Fighter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fighter winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Fighter sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murphy looking for a triangle here. Fighter is fighting it but it looks tight! Murphy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fighter is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Charlie Murphy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daley Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noah Ho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daley Borisov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Borisov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ho!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ho feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Borisov looking to control.
Borisov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ho defends it easily.
Ho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borisov is keeping the position for now.
Ho throwing strikes but missing.
Ho throwing strikes but missing.
Borisov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ho throws a big right hand that misses.
Borisov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borisov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ho is defending well. Borisov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ho has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Borisov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daley Borisov!
Daley Borisov retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klopfenstein comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopfenstein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Klopfenstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klopfenstein wants to stand and escape but instead Sharp has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Klopfenstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sharp stopping the sweep attempt from Klopfenstein .
Sharp looking to sit in guard and control but Klopfenstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp pulls Klopfenstein in close to his closed guard and prevents Klopfenstein from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sharp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klopfenstein .
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sharp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klopfenstein throws a strike but Sharp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klopfenstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharp is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp trying to control but Klopfenstein is working from the bottom.
Sharp thows a big elbow that misses.
Sharp cracks Klopfenstein with a solid left hand.
Sharp wants to stand and escape but instead Klopfenstein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Klopfenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharp keeping full guard, as Klopfenstein tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein distracts Sharp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Klopfenstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Klopfenstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharp is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sharp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klopfenstein is looking to pass into half guard but Sharp pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sharp is in guard.
Sharp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klopfenstein wants to stand but Sharp is controlling the position.
Sharp landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klopfenstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Klopfenstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharp circles away.
Sharp misses the jab.
Curtis Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klopfenstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sharp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sharp cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sharp looking to ground and pound but Klopfenstein is blocking nicely.
Sharp throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Klopfenstein because Sharp loaded up on that one.
Sharp throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Klopfenstein tries to hold on but Sharp postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klopfenstein is looking to improve his position but Sharp isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sharp wants to control the pace but Klopfenstein is squirming around nicely.
Sharp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klopfenstein is working to get back to half guard.
Klopfenstein tries to lock up and control but Sharp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Klopfenstein is trying to escape the mount.
Sharp lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Klopfenstein hang on?
Klopfenstein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sharp misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sharp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klopfenstein working to try and regain half guard.
Sharp thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Klopfenstein holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sharp tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Klopfenstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klopfenstein tries to hold on but Sharp pushes him away.
Curtis Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klopfenstein is looking to escape.
Sharp might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klopfenstein kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sharp thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sharp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klopfenstein is looking to escape.
Sharp with good strikes from the mount here!
Sharp fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sharp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sharp with a couple of short strikes.
Sharp throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sharp throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sharp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Klopfenstein looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klopfenstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sharp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Klopfenstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sharp. That did some damage!
Klopfenstein throws a chopping leg kick but Sharp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sharp misses with a head kick.
Klopfenstein throws a low kick, looking for Sharp's leg but Sharp calmly moves out of range.
Klopfenstein defending well as Sharp loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick there by Klopfenstein .
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Klopfenstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klopfenstein scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Klopfenstein .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sharp checks a leg kick.
Klopfenstein closes the distance and clinches up with Sharp, looking for a takedown. Klopfenstein pushes Sharp against the cage but Sharp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sharp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klopfenstein 's hands.
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp works Klopfenstein 's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein shoots in for a takedown but Sharp shows good takedown defense.
Sharp misses with a straight left.
Sharp throws a hook to the side of Klopfenstein 's head but Klopfenstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klopfenstein slips under a jab.
Klopfenstein throws a leg kick but Sharp checks it.
Sharp gets tackled into the cage by Klopfenstein . Klopfenstein maintains the clinch.
Klopfenstein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sharp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Klopfenstein . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow strike.
Klopfenstein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Klopfenstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sharp's defenses.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Sharp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klopfenstein lands an elbow inside that Sharp shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klopfenstein throws an elbow but misses.
Klopfenstein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sharp avoids the elbow strike from Klopfenstein , against the cage.
Klopfenstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klopfenstein gets a clinch.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Sharp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klopfenstein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klopfenstein tries to break free but Sharp pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharp.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sharp blocks an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein looking to throw knees to the head but Sharp is blocking nicely.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Sharp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow that misses.
Sharp avoids a wild elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Sharp blocks the elbow strike.
Klopfenstein pushes off an throws an elbow but Sharp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sharp looking to slow down the pace here.
Sharp avoids the elbow strike from Klopfenstein , against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein looking for a takedown.
Sharp breaks the clinch.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Sharp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sharp crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Klopfenstein - the referee stops the clock and Sharp gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Klopfenstein . Sharp manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sharp throws out a loose jab but Klopfenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Klopfenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Klopfenstein . Sharp shrugs it off though.
Some bone on bone action there as Klopfenstein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Klopfenstein misses with a kick to the body.
Klopfenstein throws a wild body kick that Sharp sees coming a mile off.
Sharp tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klopfenstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klopfenstein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sharp blocks the elbow strike.
Klopfenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharp.
Sharp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klopfenstein has him pressed against the cage.
Sharp stalls.
Sharp wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp blocks an elbow strike.
Sharp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klopfenstein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sharp prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow strike.
Sharp avoids a wild elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Sharp blocks an elbow strike.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp avoids the elbow strike from Klopfenstein , against the cage.
Klopfenstein tries for a takedown but Sharp manages to get underhooks.
Sharp blocks an elbow strike.
Sharp is trying to stall.
Sharp takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sharp takes an elbow to the temple.
Klopfenstein being controlled against the cage.
Sharp looking to slow down the pace here.
Klopfenstein throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sharp blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein has Sharp pressed against the cage, preventing Sharp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klopfenstein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klopfenstein tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Klopfenstein . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow but it misses.
Klopfenstein 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klopfenstein wants to clinch.
Good work by Sharp as he checks the leg kick.
Sharp tries a low kick but Klopfenstein avoids it.
Sharp scores with a hook to the body. Klopfenstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klopfenstein throws a low kick, looking for Sharp's leg but Sharp calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sharp.
Klopfenstein avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Klopfenstein wants to slow Sharp down by chopping away at his legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Klopfenstein .
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Klopfenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klopfenstein tries to score with a low kick but Sharp moves his leg out of the way.
Klopfenstein throws a body kick that misses.
Sharp cracks a nice hook into Klopfenstein 's ribs.
Klopfenstein slips under a jab from Sharp.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klopfenstein misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharp misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein had his way with Curtis Sharp in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sharp checks a leg kick.
Klopfenstein checks the leg kick.
Sharp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klopfenstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Sharp scores a takedown into full mount!
Klopfenstein avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sharp.
Klopfenstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sharp wants to control the action but instead Klopfenstein gets a body lock and reverses into Sharp's guard! Nice work!
Klopfenstein is in close to Sharp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klopfenstein 's guard.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharp won't allow Klopfenstein to get back to his feet.
Sharp throws a strike but Klopfenstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klopfenstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klopfenstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klopfenstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Klopfenstein controls the pace.
Klopfenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharp working a defensive guard here.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sharp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Sharp as Klopfenstein shoots in.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Klopfenstein is out of range.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick that misses.
Sharp loads up on a big right hand but Klopfenstein slips the punch.
Sharp manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Klopfenstein on his heels. He'll look to pass Klopfenstein 's guard now, I'm sure.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopfenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopfenstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharp is one step ahead there.
Sharp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klopfenstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klopfenstein is trying to control the position but Sharp postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp stops Klopfenstein from standing up.
Sharp trying to control but Klopfenstein is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Curtis Sharp.
Sharp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klopfenstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharp.
Sharp shoots in but no luck this time.
Sharp shoots in but no luck this time.
Klopfenstein lands a nice looking body kick.
Klopfenstein moves out of range of the body kick from Sharp.
Sharp is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Klopfenstein scoring well with a low kick there.
Sharp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klopfenstein rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Klopfenstein tenderised Sharp's leg. Sharp is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Sharp misses.
Sharp steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Klopfenstein . That one must have hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Curtis Sharp.
I think Klopfenstein 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Klopfenstein !
Ichabod Klopfenstein retains his welterweight title!
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