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BHFC 86:Bop vs Augello PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick O Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Sullivan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphys--shipping up to boston. Luiz Anderton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Anderton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick O Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderton moves into the clinch.
O Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Sullivan throws a series of punches but Anderton moves out of range.
Anderton is looking to clinch but O Sullivan is avoiding it.
O Sullivan throws a lazy right hand but Anderton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderton throws a series of strikes that have O Sullivan backpedaling.
Anderton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Sullivan throws a head kick but Anderton moves out of range.
A punch combination from O Sullivan misses.
O Sullivan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Anderton. Those never looked like landing.
Anderton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderton misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
O Sullivan dodges the punch combination from Anderton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Sullivan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan dodges the punch combination from Anderton.
O Sullivan scores with a punch to the head.
Anderton thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from O Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
O Sullivan looks gassed!
O Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderton moves away from the strike by O Sullivan.
Anderton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderton throws a series of punches but O Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Anderton does no damage.
Anderton fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Anderton does no damage.
Patrick O Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Sullivan clinches up with Anderton and pushes him back against the cage.
O Sullivan manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Anderton. Those never looked like landing.
O Sullivan moves into range and clinches up with Anderton.
O Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but Anderton pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Sullivan misses with a straight left.
O Sullivan lands a high kick!
A punch combination from Anderton misses.
Anderton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Sullivan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderton avoids the head kick by O Sullivan.
Anderton tries to clinch but O Sullivan moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderton scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Anderton lands a two punch combo.
O Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderton jabs O Sullivan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Sullivan tries to clinch but Anderton moves out of range.
Anderton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan throws a lazy right hand but Anderton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Sullivan throws a jab when Anderton was well out of range.
O Sullivan clinches up against the cage.
Anderton jumps guard but O Sullivan stands there with Anderton around his waist. Anderton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
O Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan throws a head kick that Anderton semi-blocks.
Anderton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Sullivan.
Anderton throws a series of punches but O Sullivan moves out of range.
Anderton swinging wildly here.
Anderton misses with a wild combination.
Anderton throws a nice looking combination but O Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderton circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Anderton.
A combination from Anderton does no damage.
Anderton throws a right and a left that O Sullivan avoids nicely.
O Sullivan connects with a right hand. Anderton shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick O Sullivan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderton, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderton.
Anderton tries to pull guard but O Sullivan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderton jumps guard but O Sullivan stands there with Anderton around his waist. Anderton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
O Sullivan breaks from the clinch.
O Sullivan misses with a hook.
O Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
O Sullivan lands a head kick. Anderton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Luiz Anderton has been cut.
Luiz Anderton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderton misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Sullivan is breathing heavily.
O Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderton misses with a looping right.
O Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderton misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderton misses with a wild combination.
O Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Anderton.
Anderton throws a series of punches but O Sullivan moves out of range.
O Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Anderton does no damage.
Anderton throws a nice looking combination but O Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderton is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Sullivan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderton swinging wildly here.
Anderton tries to bum rush O Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but O Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderton slips a jab and a cross from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderton misses with an uppercut. O Sullivan saw that one coming.
A combination from Anderton does no damage.
O Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderton misses with a series of wild punches.
O Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Anderton throws a nice looking combination but O Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderton throws a series of punches but O Sullivan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton swinging wildly here.
Anderton misses the shot to the body.
O Sullivan rushes Anderton and presses him up against the cage.
O Sullivan breaks the clinch.
Patrick O Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Sullivan throws a nice head kick!
Anderton swats away the attempt to clinch by O Sullivan.
O Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderton.
Anderton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anderton swings for the body but O Sullivan moves out of range.
Anderton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Anderton. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Anderton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Sullivan clinches up with Anderton and pushes him back against the cage.
O Sullivan keeps control of Anderton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderton is looking to break free of the clinch but O Sullivan has double underhooks.
Anderton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Sullivan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderton looks to land a combination but O Sullivan avoids it well.
Anderton misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Sullivan misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Anderton moves out of range easily.
O Sullivan throws a wild body kick that Anderton sees coming a mile off.
O Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Anderton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick O Sullivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luiz Anderton's cut.
That's time! Anderton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch combination from Anderton misses.
O Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Anderton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan misses with a head kick.
O Sullivan lands with a nice body punch.
Anderton throws a big shot that misses.
Anderton tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Sullivan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderton somewhat.
Anderton misses with a wild combination.
O Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderton.
The fighters circling - Anderton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderton throws a series of punches but O Sullivan moves out of range.
O Sullivan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderton throws a nice looking combination but O Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderton, pushing him back against the cage.
O Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Sullivan misses with a looping left.
Anderton blocks a jab.
Anderton wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderton misses the target.
Anderton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anderton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderton takes a swing at O Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
O Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan wants to clinch.
Anderton misses with a wild combination.
O Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from O Sullivan.
A combination from Anderton does no damage.
O Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderton circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Sullivan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderton's hands.
Anderton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Sullivan.
Sloppy strikes from Anderton. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan throws a big shot that misses.
O Sullivan avoids the body shot from Anderton.
Some wild striking there from Anderton.
O Sullivan clinches up with Anderton and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderton tries to pull guard but O Sullivan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Sullivan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderton's head backwards.
O Sullivan throws a combination. Anderton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anderton avoids the head kick by O Sullivan.
Anderton throws a series of punches but O Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
O Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Anderton lands a jab-cross combination.
O Sullivan tries to bum rush Anderton with a series of wild strikes but Anderton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderton tries to clinch but O Sullivan is having none of it.
O Sullivan tries to bum rush Anderton with a series of wild strikes but Anderton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderton tries to bum rush O Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but O Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from O Sullivan.
Anderton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Sullivan moves away.
O Sullivan rushes Anderton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderton is looking for a takedown.
O Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Sullivan lands a nice shot that snaps Anderton's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderton.
O Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luiz Anderton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick O Sullivan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patrick O Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderton swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick O Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Sullivan 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick O Sullivan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Patrick O Sullivan made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 159's - $49, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Schkelpt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guzman has chosen La Cucaracha as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Schkelpt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schkelpt lands a jab.
Schkelpt fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Guzman square on the jaw! Damn, Guzman is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Schkelpt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mikey Schkelpt thanked Milwaukee's Best 159's - $49 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Alipio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelsey Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Alipio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelsey Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alipio avoids it really well and circles away.
Alipio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alipio tries to free his leg and advance position but Curtis is retaining full guard.
Alipio throwing strikes but missing.
Alipio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alipio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curtis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curtis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alipio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Curtis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alipio.
Alipio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alipio throwing strikes from guard but Curtis blocks nicely.
Alipio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curtis is keeping the position for now.
Alipio preventing the sweep.
Curtis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alipio.
Curtis 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.
Curtis lands a decent shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis looking for a sweep. Not yet Curtis, not yet.
Alipio throwing strikes but missing.
Alipio being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alipio throws a big right hand that misses.
Alipio tries to free his leg and advance position but Curtis is retaining full guard.
Curtis 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.
Alipio trying to move into half guard but instead Curtis has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alipio dives on top into guard.
Curtis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alipio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alipio throws a big elbow that misses.
Alipio stopping the sweep attempt from Curtis.
Alipio stands up over Curtis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alipio postures up and lands a big shot to Curtis's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alipio is one step ahead there.
Alipio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Curtis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alipio defends well.
Curtis keeping full guard, as Alipio tries to pass.
Curtis trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curtis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alipio wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Curtis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Alipio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alipio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alipio looking to score a takedown here. Curtis is defending well but Alipio drives through and ends up in Curtis's guard.
Curtis looking for a sweep. Not yet Curtis, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curtis is on top in guard.
Alipio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curtis.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Curtis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Curtis trying to control but Alipio is working from the bottom.
Curtis throws a big right hand that misses.
Alipio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Curtis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richard Alipio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alipio's head.
Alipio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Curtis forces his way into half guard.
Alipio trying to control here.
Alipio wants to get back to his feet.
Curtis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Curtis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alipio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alipio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alipio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alipio is keeping the position for now.
Curtis lands a couple of digs.
Curtis prevents Alipio from getting back to his feet.
Curtis throws a big elbow that misses.
Alipio keeping full guard, as Curtis tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis advances position into side control!
Curtis prevents Alipio from escaping the position.
Curtis working the ground and pound.
It looks like Richard Alipio has been cut.
Curtis throws a strike aimed at the side of Alipio's head but Alipio avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alipio gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Curtis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Curtis 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.
Curtis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Curtis seems to be working for a kimura but Alipio defends the submission attempt.
Curtis stops Alipio from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alipio trying to hold on to Curtis's head to control him but Curtis postures up.
Curtis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alipio sees it coming and defends easily.
Curtis wants to control but Alipio is keeping him busy.
Curtis lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alipio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alipio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alipio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alipio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelsey Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Alipio's cut.
That's time! Alipio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alipio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Curtis on his heels. He'll look to pass Curtis's guard now, I'm sure.
Alipio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Curtis looking to control.
Alipio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Curtis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alipio has passed into half guard!
Alipio trying to mount his opponent but Curtis defends it.
Curtis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Curtis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alipio!
Curtis looking to ground and pound but Alipio is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alipio looks a forlorn figure.
Curtis with good strikes from the mount here!
Alipio blocking the ground and pound.
Alipio is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Curtis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Richard Alipio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alipio is trying to escape the mount.
Curtis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jeez, Richard Alipio's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Alipio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kelsey Curtis!
Kelsey Curtis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Stark has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John McNamara's chin.
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206 lbs
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26
220 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McNamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNamara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McNamara tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McNamara misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from McNamara.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McNamara jabs Stark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McNamara misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as McNamara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stark doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNamara misses with a body shot.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McNamara catches Stark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara misses the jab.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNamara throws out the jab.
Stark slips under a jab from McNamara.
McNamara lands with a good body shot.
McNamara misses with a hook. Stark ducked under it nicely.
McNamara lands an overhand right.
McNamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
John McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark throws a hook to the side of McNamara's head but McNamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark blocks a jab.
McNamara tries to bum rush Stark with a series of wild strikes but Stark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McNamara misses with a wild combination.
McNamara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNamara swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McNamara looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Stark misses the jab.
McNamara cracks Stark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McNamara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNamara throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McNamara misses with a body shot.
McNamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNamara lands with a nice body punch.
John McNamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNamara missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark walks into a straight right hand from McNamara.
McNamara looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
A slow jab from McNamara misses its intended target.
McNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from McNamara. Those never looked like landing.
Stark scores a takedown into full mount!
McNamara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stark trying to pass the guard but McNamara defending well.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McNamara to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McNamara wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McNamara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - McNamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McNamara 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.
McNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNamara throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McNamara misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
McNamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McNamara to score with a decent uppercut.
McNamara throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but McNamara circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNamara. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
McNamara misses with a looping left.
McNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from McNamara.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNamara.
McNamara blocks a jab.
McNamara connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
A big right from McNamara misses.
Stark throws a body punch but McNamara moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McNamara!
Stark swings widly with a right hand
and McNamara counters with a right hand to the body.
McNamara slips under a jab from Stark.
McNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
McNamara scores with a jab to the head.
McNamara sizes up Stark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNamara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
McNamara throws a big shot that misses.
Stark misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNamara.
McNamara throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
McNamara stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
McNamara throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
McNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
McNamara connects with a body shot that sends Stark's belly button to the back.
John McNamara is winning the standup battle so far.
McNamara looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
McNamara misses with a two punch combination.
McNamara throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark walks into a stiff left hand from McNamara.
McNamara scores with a punch to the head.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but McNamara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John McNamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
McNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
McNamara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
McNamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McNamara misses with a wild body shot.
McNamara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McNamara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to control but McNamara is working from the bottom.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNamara is keeping the position for now.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Stark was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNamara swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McNamara dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McNamara misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark shoots and misses
and McNamara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McNamara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
McNamara misses with a two punch combination.
McNamara misses with a hook.
McNamara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McNamara lands with a hook. Stark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but McNamara circles away.
McNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
McNamara misses with a straight right.
McNamara throws a sloppy body shot
and Stark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNamara ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNamara misses the jab.
McNamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
McNamara misses with a wild body shot.
McNamara misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
McNamara lands a nice shot that snaps Stark's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from McNamara misses the target.
Stark misses with a jab to the body
and McNamara counters with a three punch combo that has Stark backing up. Stark nods at McNamara to acknowledge the strikes.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but McNamara ducks down to avoid it.
McNamara throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Stark counter with a right hand.
Stark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark working away.
McNamara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McNamara tries to get out of the position.
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!
McNamara is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to control the position but McNamara is working away.
Stark working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark happy to just control the position for now.
McNamara wants to control but Stark postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McNamara enables Stark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McNamara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McNamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark connects with a couple of short punches.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNamara is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara 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.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stark trying to control but McNamara is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tony Stark hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stark takes a swing at McNamara's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from McNamara.
Stark moves out of range as McNamara strikes.
John McNamara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McNamara throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 John McNamara.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McNamara, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McNamara!
A relieved looking John McNamara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Penagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penagos has chosen Somebody Gonna Get Their Ass Whooped! as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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202 lbs
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191 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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World class 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Payton Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Penagos!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Penagos.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
Penagos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Penagos is able to avoid easily.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Penagos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penagos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wright backs up against the cage.
It looks like Payton Wright has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Penagos clinches with his opponent.
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from Penagos.
Penagos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penagos misses with an elbow over the top.
Wright tries a body shot but Penagos blocks it.
Wright tries to stall but Penagos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Penagos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wright.
Wright avoiding damage as Penagos throws knees to the body.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Penagos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penagos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penagos.
Penagos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wright prevents a body shot from Penagos.
Penagos misses with a punch to the body.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Penagos working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Penagos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Payton Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wright being controlled against the cage.
Penagos missing with knees to the body.
Penagos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Penagos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wright is defending well for now.
Penagos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penagos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wright.
Penagos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Penagos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright has clasped his hands together around Penagos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penagos is trying to improve his position.
Wright trying to control the position but Penagos is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penagos regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wright's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Penagos keeping hold of Wright's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penagos is refusing to be controlled, as Wright sits in half guard.
Wright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Penagos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wright is thwarting Penagos's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright is trying to control the action in half guard but Penagos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penagos is trying to stand up here but Wright is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Penagos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penagos misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with an inside leg kick.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penagos.
Penagos moves away from the strike by Wright.
Penagos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penagos.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Penagos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright tries to pass to full mount but Penagos defends it.
Wright is working hard here to advance position.
Penagos is trying to stand.
Wright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wright'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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Penagos trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penagos lands a jab.
Penagos tries to clinch
and Penagos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penagos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penagos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Penagos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Penagos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Penagos lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penagos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlos Penagos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Carlos Penagos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright moves out of range as Penagos strikes.
Penagos looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penagos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Penagos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
A big right from Wright misses.
Penagos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Penagos moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
Wright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penagos.
Penagos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Penagos looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Penagos misses the jab.
Penagos throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Penagos slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wright.
Penagos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wright. That snapped Penagos's head back.
Penagos is looking to clinch.
Penagos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penagos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penagos.
Wright throws a body kick that misses.
Wright slips a jab from Penagos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penagos. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright slips a jab from Penagos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Penagos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Penagos cracks Wright with a good jab.
Penagos lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Penagos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Penagos stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Penagos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penagos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wright throws a hook but Penagos avoids it easily.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penagos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Penagos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Penagos misses.
Carlos Penagos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Penagos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Penagos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Payton Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Wright.
Wright lands a jab to Penagos's midsection.
Penagos misses with a two punch combination.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Penagos throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Penagos is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Penagos moved out of range nicely.
Penagos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Penagos does it's job there.
Penagos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wright.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penagos, right into the meat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Penagos.
Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penagos lands a body shot.
Payton Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penagos is looking to clinch.
Penagos misses with a few strikes there.
Penagos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Penagos.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Penagos counters with a nice uppercut.
Payton Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Penagos.
Wright has a takedown stuffed.
Wright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carlos Penagos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penagos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
Penagos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penagos tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Penagos wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Penagos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penagos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Penagos counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penagos tries to clinch up.
Penagos throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Penagos's head but Penagos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penagos misses with a wild combination.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Penagos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Penagos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Penagos!
Carlos Penagos took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 159's - $49 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uncomfortably Numb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uncomfortably Numb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uncomfortably Numb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Numb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Numb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Numb duly obliges.
Numb misses with a takedown
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Numb. Those never looked like landing.
Numb misses the shot to the body.
Numb throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Numb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunt is in Numb's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Numb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Numb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunt postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Numb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Uncomfortably Numb just wasn't active enough.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Numb looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Numb's shoulder, as Numb tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Numb's ribs.
Numb shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncomfortably Numb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt feints a jab promting Numb to slip. Hunt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Numb slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Numb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Numb moves away.
Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Numb is looking for a sweep.
Numb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Numb won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Hunt slips a nice elbow through Numb's hands, connecting with Numb's forehead.
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Numb defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Numb tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb gets back to full guard.
Numb trying to control the position.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Numb keeps moving.
Numb working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Numb defends it.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Numb dodges it nicely.
Numb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Numb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Numb is trying is best to control the position here.
Numb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back!
Numb landing with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Numb is not going to allow Hunt to sit and survive in this position.
Hunt tries to escape the position.
Numb is looking to control Hunt but Hunt is wriggling around and keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numb is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunt is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Hunt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Numb shoots in but no luck this time.
Numb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Numb has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Numb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Numb lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Numb takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Numb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Numb closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Numb preventing the sweep.
Numb throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numb throws a big right hand that misses.
Numb wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Numb wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Numb is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top!
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Numb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Numb is keeping the position for now.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Numb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numb is adopting a defensive guard.
Numb working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Hunt 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.
Numb wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with the ground and pound but Numb uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Numb dodges it nicely.
Numb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Numb keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Numb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numb has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Numb.
Numb wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Numb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Numb trying to control here.
Numb is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Numb is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Uncomfortably Numb will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Numb scores with a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Numb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Numb!
Hunt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Numb regains half guard.
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Numb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Numb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Numb is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Numb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numb 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.
Numb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt won't allow Numb to sweep him here.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Numb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Numb is controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt stands and throws Numb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunt scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Numb has escaped the position, nice work there.
Numb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunt working over Numb with some ground and pound. Numb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Numb is trying to get back 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!
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Numb moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Numb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Numb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt trying to control but Numb is working from the bottom.
Numb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Numb wants to sweep but no luck.
Numb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt trying to control but Numb is working from the bottom.
Hunt pushing down on Numb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Numb looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Hunt.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mike Hunt made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 159's - $49, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jizz In My Pants kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Madison has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alpha Dog's chin.
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22
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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24
155 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alpha Dog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Madison!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog fails with the takedown
and Madison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dog's knee momentarily.
Madison misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dog is defended easily by Madison.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpha Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madison throws a chopping leg kick but Dog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt
and Madison counters with a thumping low kick.
Dog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Madison lands with a light punch inside.
Madison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
A body shot lands from Madison.
Madison cracks Dog with a nice body shot.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Madison.
A short left from Madison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Madison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Madison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dog is rocked!
Madison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Dog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madison presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dog is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Madison takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Madison is leaning against Dog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Madison lands a shot to the body.
Madison lands a hook that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Madison dips a shoulder and cracks Dog with a mighty uppercut! Dog falls back against the cage and Madison unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dog 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 - Madison screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Madison! Jack Madison retains his featherweight title!
An intense looking Jack Madison took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'd like to thank Brocc Ogan for sucking me so good I blew like Vesuvius last night. Get that vacuum mouth ready for tonight baby!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flex Dynomite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dynomite might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to C.R.E.A.M.. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Flex Dynomite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dynomite, as that shot connected.
Dynomite is looking to score with low kicks.
Dynomite lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savage throws a right and a left that Dynomite avoids nicely.
Dynomite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Dynomite.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dynomite.
Savage looks for the body kick but Dynomite saw that one coming.
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dynomite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynomite walks into a straight right hand from Savage.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Savage or perhaps it was just good defense by Dynomite which made him look bad.
A telegraphed right hand from Savage misses the target.
Dynomite throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dynomite.
Flex Dynomite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynomite throws a sloppy head kick and Savage moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynomite bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Dynomite as Savage shoots in.
A big left from Savage misses.
Savage throws a series of punches but Dynomite avoids them all with ease.
Flex Dynomite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage looks gassed!
Savage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dynomite.
Dynomite connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dynomite.
Dynomite's corner calls for a 1-2. Dynomite obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dynomite throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dynomite throws a head kick that half lands.
Dynomite lands a high kick!
Dynomite lands with a right hand.
Dynomite comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dynomite lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dynomite throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dynomite throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dynomite with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dynomite scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Savage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dynomite.
Savage is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dynomite.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Dynomite finish him?
Savage drops his hands momentarily. Dynomite doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Savage staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Savage doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flex Dynomite!
After the fight, Flex Dynomite was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pauli Painija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obadiah Klinefelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klinefelter has chosen Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire as his entrance music. Obadiah Klinefelter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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176 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauli Painija!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Obadiah Klinefelter!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Klinefelter blocks the low kick.
Painija moves into the clinch.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Painija avoids it.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the head but Painija blocks with his arms.
Painija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Painija unloads a knee to the mid-section. Klinefelter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Klinefelter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Pauli Painija has been cut.
Klinefelter with a knee to the head.
Klinefelter prevents a body shot from Painija.
Klinefelter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Painija tries to land knees in the clinch but Klinefelter avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Klinefelter.
Painija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Painija avoids it.
Klinefelter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Painija has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klinefelter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Painija scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Obadiah Klinefelter has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klinefelter managing to block the knees to the body from Painija.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Painija can't find room to land a body shot as Klinefelter controls the action.
Klinefelter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Painija is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Painija tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Painija dodges an elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter digs a right hand underneath Painija's ribcage. Painija let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klinefelter throws an elbow but misses.
Klinefelter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Painija.
Painija misses with some punches.
Painija misses with a short punch on the inside.
Painija connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klinefelter's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Painija lands a body punch.
Painija tries a body shot but Klinefelter blocks it.
Painija throws an elbow that misses.
Painija misses with a short punch on the inside.
Painija wants to stall.
Klinefelter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Painija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Painija can't find room to land a body shot as Klinefelter controls the action.
Painija throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Klinefelter misses with an elbow strike.
Painija avoids the elbow strike from Klinefelter, against the cage.
Painija is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klinefelter is defending well for now.
Klinefelter lands a knee to the head.
Painija blocks the elbow strike.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Painija avoids it.
Painija tries to land knees in the clinch but Klinefelter avoids the damage to the body.
Klinefelter prevents a body shot from Painija.
Painija throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klinefelters head.
Painija misses with a punch to the body.
Klinefelter throws an elbow but it misses.
Painija avoids the elbow strike from Klinefelter, against the cage.
Klinefelter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klinefelter with a knee to the head.
Painija tries to land knees in the clinch but Klinefelter avoids the damage to the body.
Klinefelter blocks an uppercut.
Painija tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klinefelter avoids it.
Klinefelter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Painija.
A head punch on the inside from Painija fails to land.
Klinefelter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Painija breaks from the clinch.
Klinefelter throws a head kick that misses.
Painija has managed to clinch.
Painija is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klinefelter is defending well for now.
Painija is trying to break the clinch but Klinefelter has him pressed against the cage.
Painija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Klinefelter sprawls well initially but Painija persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Klinefelter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Painija scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Painija trying to control from half guard but Klinefelter is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Painija throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Painija is looking to take a break and control but Klinefelter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klinefelter is trying to get back to full guard.
Painija wants to pass the guard but Klinefelter is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Painija throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klinefelter moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauli Painija dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Painija's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Painija pushes Klinefelter up against the cage in a clinch.
Klinefelter throws an elbow that misses.
Painija misses with a body punch.
Painija tries to break free but Klinefelter pushes him back against the cage.
Painija is stalling here.
Painija avoids the elbow strike from Klinefelter, against the cage.
Klinefelter scores with a knee to the head.
Painija using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klinefelter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Painija takes an elbow to the forehead.
Painija is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Klinefelter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Klinefelter misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Painija.
Klinefelter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Painija's elbow.
Klinefelter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Painija.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Painija.
Painija is looking to break free of the clinch but Klinefelter has double underhooks.
Painija working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klinefelter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Klinefelter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Painija misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klinefelter managing to block the knees to the body from Painija.
Knees to the body from Painija.
Painija takes an elbow to the forehead.
Painija is trying to maintain a safe position but Klinefelter gets an underhook and turns Painija into the cage.
Painija tries for a takedown but Klinefelter manages to get underhooks.
Klinefelter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klinefelter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klinefelter lands a knee to the body.
Painija looking to slow down the pace here.
Painija lands an elbow that stopped Klinefelter in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klinefelter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Painija's face.
Painija swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klinefelter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klinefelter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Painija backwards.
Painija digs a right hand underneath Klinefelter's ribcage. Klinefelter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Painija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pauli Painija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Painija misses with a head kick.
Painija takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Klinefelter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Klinefelter checks the leg kick.
Klinefelter walks into a straight right hand from Painija.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija has managed to clinch.
Klinefelter takes an elbow to the temple.
Klinefelter missing with knees to the body.
Klinefelter working aggressively here.
Painija crunches a lovely knee into Klinefelter's ribcage.
Klinefelter lands an elbow inside that Painija shrugs off.
Klinefelter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klinefelter throws an elbow but it misses.
Painija lands with a short shot to the head.
Klinefelter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Painija blocks it with crossed arms.
Klinefelter is breathing heavily.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the head but Painija blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klinefelter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Painija's brow.
Klinefelter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Klinefelter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Painija misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klinefelter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter tries to land knees in the clinch but Painija avoids the damage to the body.
Klinefelter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klinefelter looking to throw knees to the head but Painija is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Painija.
Painija can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauli Painija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Painija blocks an elbow strike.
Painija is trying to stall.
Klinefelter lands a nice elbow.
Painija cracks Klinefelter with a nice body shot.
Painija dodges an elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Pauli Painija has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Painija scores with a shot to the side of Klinefelter's head.
Klinefelter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Painija.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klinefelter looking to throw knees to the head but Painija is blocking nicely.
Klinefelter avoiding damage as Painija throws knees to the body.
Painija tries to break free but Klinefelter pushes him back against the cage.
Painija can't find room to land a body shot as Klinefelter controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pauli Painija will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Painija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klinefelter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Painija lands a body shot in the clinch.
Painija makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Painija is trying to maintain a safe position but Klinefelter gets an underhook and turns Painija into the cage.
Klinefelter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Painija's defenses.
Klinefelter avoiding damage as Painija throws knees to the body.
Painija misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Painija blocks an elbow strike.
Painija tries to land knees in the clinch but Klinefelter avoids the damage to the body.
Klinefelter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Painija taking a breather.
A short right from Painija.
Painija tries a knee to the head but Klinefelter blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Painija avoids it.
Painija lands a nice knee to the body.
Klinefelter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Painija managing to block the knees to the body from Klinefelter.
Painija lands a knee to the body.
Painija has hold of one of Klinefelter's legs. Klinefelter is fighting the takedown attempt but Painija gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Painija working some strikes from top position.
Painija missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klinefelter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Painija working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Klinefelter 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.
Klinefelter keeping full guard, as Painija tries to pass.
Painija is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija trying to control but Klinefelter is working from the bottom.
Painija throws a strike but Klinefelter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klinefelter stopping the sweep attempt from Painija.
Painija throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Painija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Painija is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Klinefelter dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klinefelter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Painija 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.
Painija is pushing Klinefelter's head away, looking to escape. Klinefelter manages to hold on to the position though.
Painija is looking for a sweep.
Painija is not content to let Klinefelter control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Klinefelter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Painija takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pauli Painija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Painija is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Painija sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Klinefelter working the strikes but Painija uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Painija is trying to get back to full guard.
Painija is pressing down on Klinefelter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Painija tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Painija is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Klinefelter is controlling him.
Painija wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klinefelter chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Painija wants to stand but Klinefelter is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauli Painija clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klinefelter throws a head kick that misses.
Klinefelter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Painija.
Painija throws a push kick but Klinefelter slaps the foot to one side.
Klinefelter throws a front kick aimed at Painija's knee but Painija avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Painija is looking to score with low kicks.
Painija darts in and clinches Klinefelter up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Klinefelter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinefelter scores with a knee to the head.
Klinefelter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Painija obliges.
Klinefelter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Painija can't break the clinch.
Painija misses with a body punch.
Painija misses with a knee strike.
Painija has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klinefelter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Painija throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klinefelter throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Painija.
Painija misses with a body punch.
Klinefelter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Klinefelter managing to block the knees to the body from Painija.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter missing with knees to the body.
Klinefelter lands an elbow inside that Painija shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klinefelter stalling in the clinch but Painija improves position.
Klinefelter tries to land knees in the clinch but Painija avoids the damage to the body.
Painija wants to take the fight to the mat but Klinefelter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauli Painija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Painija tries a knee to the head but Klinefelter blocks it.
Klinefelter trying to land knees to the body.
Painija misses with some punches.
Klinefelter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Klinefelter blocks a body shot from Painija.
Painija doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Painija takes a knee to the side of the body.
Klinefelter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Painija tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija managing to block the knees to the body from Klinefelter.
Painija takes a knee right on the jaw!
Painija has a couple of punches blocked by Klinefelter.
Klinefelter blocks a body shot from Painija.
Klinefelter throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Painija.
Painija is trying to drag Klinefelter to the mat but Klinefelter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Painija is trying to push Klinefelter away but Klinefelter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Painija blocks an elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Painija lands an elbow just above Klinefelter 's eye.
Klinefelter lands an elbow that stopped Painija in his tracks for a moment.
Klinefelter avoiding damage as Painija throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Klinefelter.
Painija takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Painija breaks from the clinch.
Klinefelter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Painija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Painija has closed the distance and engaged Klinefelter in a clinch.
Painija being controlled against the cage.
Klinefelter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Painija.
Klinefelter lands an elbow inside that Painija shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klinefelter lands a damaging elbow.
Painija wants to get back to striking at distance but Klinefelter won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Painija.
Painija avoids a wild elbow strike from Klinefelter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Obadiah Klinefelter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Klinefelter misses with a leg kick
and Painija counters with a left to the body.
Painija throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Painija shoots in for a double leg but Klinefelter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Painija misses with an uppercut.
Painija throws a chopping leg kick but Klinefelter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Painija is defended easily by Klinefelter.
Painija gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinefelter misses with a knee to the head.
Painija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Painija lands with a light punch inside.
Klinefelter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Painija has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klinefelter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Painija goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klinefelter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klinefelter lands a damaging elbow.
Klinefelter misses with a knee to the head.
Klinefelter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Painija in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Klinefelter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Painija's efforts to push away.
Painija tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klinefelter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Painija has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klinefelter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pauli Painija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klinefelter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Klinefelter effectively controlling the action here.
Painija missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Painija obliges.
Klinefelter missing with knees to the body.
Klinefelter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Painija lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Klinefelter pushes off an throws an elbow but Painija leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klinefelter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Klinefelter lands a knee to the body.
Klinefelter dodges an elbow strike from Painija.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Painija avoids it.
Klinefelter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Painija blocks an elbow strike.
Painija misses with a hook from the clinch.
Painija avoids a wild elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Painija stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Painija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Obadiah Klinefelter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Klinefelter throws an elbow but misses.
Painija goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klinefelter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klinefelter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Painija - that landed with a thud.
Painija takes an elbow to the forehead.
Klinefelter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Painija is defending well for now.
Klinefelter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Painija is defending well for now.
Pauli Painija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Painija.
Come on Painija - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Painija misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klinefelter.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klinefelter throws an elbow but misses.
Painija breaks from the clinch.
Klinefelter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klinefelter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klinefelter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Painija counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Painija wants to slow Klinefelter down by chopping away at his legs.
Painija has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Pauli Painija.
Well Painija has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:48
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauli Painija!
Pauli Painija is the new welterweight champion!
Pauli Painija managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M/S Paint Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bip Bop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Augello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bip Bop has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bip Bop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Augello!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augello has taken the fight to the clinch.
Augello lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Bip Bop has been cut.
Augello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bip Bop's cut is getting worse.
Bop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Augello staying out of range there.
Augello scores with a jab. Bop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bop lands with a nice combination. Augello backs away looking to recover.
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!
Augello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Augello takes a swing at Bop's ribcage but misses.
Augello lands a left and a right that send Bop crashing to the mat, dazed. Augello thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bop is rocked!
Bop looks to throw the jab but Augello is out of range.
Augello thows a body shot but no joy.
Bop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bop throws a hook but Augello blocks it.
Bop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Augello circles away quickly and effectively.
Bop throws the left hand but Augello avoids the punch easily.
Bop throws a lazy uppercut
and Augello counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bop's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augello tries to bum rush Bop with a series of wild strikes but Bop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bop misses with a body shot.
Bop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Augello works Bop's body with a nice hook.
Augello closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bip Bop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Augello scores with a body shot.
Bop is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Augello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Bop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Bip Bop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Augello.
Augello lands a nice uppercut.
Augello lands with a short shot to the head.
Augello is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Augello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bip Bop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Augello! James Augello retains his heavyweight title!
James Augello took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 159's - $49 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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