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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Sahebt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett comes to the cage accompanied by Stemm - Face The Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Sahebt!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sahebt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sahebt tries to clinch up.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Sahebt staying out of range there.
Bennett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnny Sahebt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sahebt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sahebt ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Sahebt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennett works Sahebt's body with a nice hook.
Sahebt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennett connects with a looping right hand.
Sahebt throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Sahebt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sahebt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sahebt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sahebt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sahebt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bennett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt gets underhooks to prevent Bennett's takedown attempt.
Sahebt wants to take the fight to the mat but Bennett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sahebt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sahebt breaks the clinch.
Sahebt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sahebt closes the distance and clinches.
Sahebt has Bennett pressed against the cage, preventing Bennett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sahebt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it.
Sahebt is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bennett is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sahebt to the mat. Sahebt regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sahebt is keeping the position for now.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Sahebt keeps moving.
Bennett stands up from Sahebt's guard - Bennett perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennett circles away.
Brad Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sahebt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett blocks a head kick by Sahebt.
Bennett throws a good cross that connects.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sahebt.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sahebt tries to clinch
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brad Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett swings for the body but Sahebt moves out of range.
Bennett throws a one two combo.
Sahebt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sahebt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sahebt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sahebt misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt is looking to clinch but Bennett is avoiding it.
Sahebt misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Bennett.
Bennett fails to land with a series of punches.
Bennett lands with a cross.
Sahebt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sahebt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sahebt doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennett circles away.
Sahebt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sahebt slips a jab from Bennett.
Sahebt shoots in but no luck this time.
Sahebt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Bennett. Beautiful body shot.
Bennett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sahebt on the side of the head.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sahebt.
Sahebt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sahebt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennett sprawls well initially but Sahebt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sahebt trying to work for an americana but Bennett has managed to regain full guard.
Bennett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sahebt's guard.
Sahebt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bennett with a nice head shot there.
Bennett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Sahebt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennett throws a big elbow that misses.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sahebt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sahebt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bennett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Bennett lands.
A jab from Bennett finds it's way through Sahebt's defenses.
Sahebt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bennett is fending him off so far but Sahebt persists. Nope, Bennett circles away and we're back to standing.
Sahebt shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brad Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sahebt.
Sahebt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sahebt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sahebt shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl out of it but Sahebt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett throws a combination. Sahebt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sahebt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Bennett. Those never looked like landing.
Sahebt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennett works over Sahebt's head and body with a nice combination.
Sahebt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bennett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
Sahebt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sahebt tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Bennett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sahebt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bennett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sahebt moves into the clinch.
Sahebt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Sahebt from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bennett holds on and takes a little breather.
Sahebt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bennett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bennett has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett is working Sahebt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett advances position into side control!
Sahebt is looking to regain half guard here but Bennett keeps moving and retains side control.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sahebt taking a bit of punishment here - Bennett scoring with strikes.
Brad Bennett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bennett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bennett taking a breather here.
Bennett wants to control but Sahebt is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett working the ground and pound.
Bennett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sahebt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bennett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bennett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bennett landing a few strikes.
Bennett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sahebt down.
An elbow from Bennett crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sahebt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bennett connects with a decent elbow.
Bennett trying to control the action but Sahebt is working from the bottom.
Bennett working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sahebt is trying to control Bennett's posture but Bennett avoids it.
Bennett is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sahebt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bennett connects with a decent elbow.
Bennett cracks Sahebt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bennett lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Bennett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sahebt wants to clinch
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brad Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sahebt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sahebt is rocked!
Brad Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sahebt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bennett's waist but Bennett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sahebt off to one side.
Sahebt is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennett finish him?
Bennett scores with a jab.
Bennett connects with the punch.
Sahebt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sahebt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sahebt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bennett is defending well for now.
Bennett is looking to break free of the clinch but Sahebt has double underhooks.
Bennett turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett is chipping away with strikes.
Bennett is working Sahebt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sahebt can do to turn this around?
Bennett wants to control but Sahebt is keeping him busy.
Bennett lands a few punches from side control.
Bennett scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sahebt is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bennett can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Bennett!
Our winner, Brad Bennett, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Piltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Pacino Delegratti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piltz's entrance music is I'm too Sexy. A fine choice. Mark Piltz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Al Pacino Delegratti's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Piltz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Pacino Delegratti!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piltz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delegratti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Piltz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Delegratti wants to clinch.
A head kick by Delegratti misses
enabling Piltz to counter with a crisp jab.
Piltz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Delegratti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Piltz is in Delegratti's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delegratti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Piltz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Delegratti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piltz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Piltz throws a big elbow that misses.
Piltz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Piltz looking to pass the guard.
Piltz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Piltz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piltz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Piltz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piltz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Piltz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Piltz throws a big right hand that misses.
Piltz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piltz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Piltz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delegratti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piltz 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.
Piltz throwing strikes from guard but Delegratti blocks nicely.
Piltz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delegratti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piltz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piltz drops back looking for a leg! Delegratti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Delegratti manages to kick Piltz off! Piltz jumps back into Delegratti's guard.
Piltz distracts Delegratti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Piltz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piltz drops back looking for a leg! Delegratti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Delegratti manages to kick Piltz off! Piltz jumps back into Delegratti's guard.
Piltz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Piltz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Piltz trying to control the position from guard on top but Delegratti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Piltz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Delegratti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Piltz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Delegratti is not content to let Piltz control the position.
Piltz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Delegratti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Piltz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Delegratti is rocked!
Delegratti is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piltz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Delegratti is still in real trouble! Can Piltz finish him?
Piltz is trying to get an arm triangle but Delegratti is defending well.
Piltz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Delegratti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Delegratti seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piltz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Delegratti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Piltz works to advance to full mount. Delegratti defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piltz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Piltz softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Delegratti is out cold! Piltz jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Piltz!
Mark Piltz retains his middleweight title!
Mark Piltz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Decon Starian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blade Toorop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starian comes to the cage accompanied by I need a hero. Toorop has chosen Rasputin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Decon Starian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Decon Starian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blade Toorop!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toorop closes the distance and pushes Starian back into the cage.
Toorop drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Starian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Starian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Starian.
Starian misses with the head strike.
Toorop is working for takedown but Starian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Toorop prevents a body shot from Starian.
A hook to the body from Starian.
Starian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Toorop is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Starian scores with a shot to the side of Toorop's head.
Starian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toorop tries to work over Starian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toorop misses with some punches.
Toorop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Starian has him pressed against the cage.
Starian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toorop.
Toorop gets underhooks to prevent Starian's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toorop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starian tightens his grip and picks Toorop up, before dumping him to the ground. Toorop manages to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Toorop controlling Starian's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toorop is trying to keep Starian in close.
Starian trying to control but Toorop is working from the bottom.
Toorop keeping full guard, as Starian tries to pass.
Starian slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Toorop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toorop slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Starian trying to control the pace.
Starian is trying to control. Toorop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toorop trying to hold on to Starian's head to control him but Starian postures up.
Starian stops Toorop from getting back to his feet.
Toorop moves into full guard.
Starian stopping the sweep attempt from Toorop.
Starian passes into half guard.
Starian is thwarting Toorop's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starian wants to control but Toorop is keeping him busy.
Toorop is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Starian jumps into side control!
Starian controlling from side mount.
Starian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Decon Starian dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toorop.
Toorop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Starian does no damage.
Toorop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toorop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Starian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Starian stuffs the takedown attempt from Toorop. Toorop gets slowly back to his feet.
Decon Starian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Toorop.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toorop.
Starian slips a jab from Toorop.
Starian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Starian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toorop doesn't seem phased though.
Toorop shoots in looking for a takedown but Starian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toorop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Starian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Toorop looks to throw the jab but Starian is out of range.
Toorop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Starian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toorop somewhat.
Starian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Toorop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Toorop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Starian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toorop is one step ahead there.
Decon Starian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toorop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toorop advances position into side control!
Toorop creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Starian prevents Toorop from moving into mount.
Starian is being controlled here.
Starian tries to buck Toorop off but Toorop is having none of it.
Starian prevents Toorop from improving position.
Toorop with the ground and pound but Starian regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starian is trying to get back to full guard.
Toorop lands strikes from half guard.
Starian is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Toorop connects with a nice short shot to Starian's temple.
Starian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toorop trying to control the position from guard on top but Starian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toorop postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toorop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Starian wants to control but Toorop postures up.
Toorop trying to control the position but Starian is working away.
Toorop is trying to get an arm triangle but Starian is defending well.
Starian is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Toorop is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Starian is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toorop lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blade Toorop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Toorop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starian manages to avoid it.
Toorop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Starian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toorop somewhat.
Toorop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Starian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toorop. Starian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toorop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decon Starian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blade Toorop.
Starian lands with an uppercut that bounces Toorop off the cage and back into range.
Toorop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toorop shoots and misses
and Starian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Starian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toorop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toorop with a poor takedown
and Starian counters with a left to the body.
Starian throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starian lunges at Toorop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toorop's hand.
Toorop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toorop is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starian digs a good body shot into Toorop's ribs.
Toorop is still on wobbly legs! Can Starian finish him?
Starian cracks Toorop with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Toorop tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Starian pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Toorop is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Decon Starian!
A victorious Decon Starian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Van Gogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Boon I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Van Gogh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Carl Orff - O Fortuna. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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224 lbs
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220 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Van Gogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bam Boon I!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon I slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Gogh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boon I lands with a straight right. Van Gogh didn't see that one coming.
Boon I just misses with a punch to the body.
Boon I throws a looping overhand right but Van Gogh ducks down to avoid it.
Boon I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gogh was well out of range. Poor timing from Boon I.
Van Gogh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Gogh throws a front kick that sends Boon I stumbling back into the cage.
Boon I throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boon I throws a leg kick but Van Gogh moved away.
Van Gogh misses with a low kick.
Boon I scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gogh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boon I lands with a nice body punch.
Van Gogh sizes up Boon I with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boon I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gogh throws a shot from downtown. Boon I moves away and avoids it.
Van Gogh connects with a body shot that sends Boon I's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gogh throws a nice head kick!
Van Gogh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boon I avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boon I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gogh was well out of range. Poor timing from Boon I.
Van Gogh misses with a hook. Boon I ducked under it nicely.
Boon I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gogh manages to avoid it.
Boon I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gogh throws a push kick but Boon I slaps the foot to one side.
Boon I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gogh.
Bam Boon I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gogh connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
and Van Gogh counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Boon I! He's just covering up as Van Gogh starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Van Gogh!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nobody Nobody. Gump has chosen Fucking Hostile - Pantera as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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23
272 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Gump!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump throws a body punch but Jong moves out of range.
Jong lands a head kick!
It looks like Bubba Gump has been cut.
Jong misses with a head kick.
Gump throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong counters with a flying knee that drops Gump! Jong dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong!
Kim Jong retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kim Jong waved his t-shirt featuring Juggernaut Power Suppliments's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Kennison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cherry's entrance music is We're Both In Love With a Sexy Lady. A fine choice. Kennison has chosen Hero as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karl Kennison!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherry scores with the left hand. Kennison knows he should have avoided that one.
Kennison looks to land a body kick but Cherry moved away.
Kennison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cherry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennison throws a chopping leg kick but Cherry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennison.
Kennison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cherry.
Kennison moves out of range as Cherry strikes.
Kennison gets a clinch.
Kennison lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennison lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kennison.
Kennison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennison tries to throw a body punch but Cherry avoids it by throwing Kennison back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry avoiding damage as Kennison throws knees to the body.
Kennison can't find room to land a body shot as Cherry controls the action.
Kennison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cherry is defending well for now.
Cherry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kennison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kennison tries to work over Cherry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cherry's elbow.
Cherry takes a shot to the head.
Kennison tries to throw a body punch but Cherry avoids it by throwing Kennison back against the cage.
Kennison misses with a punch to the body.
Kennison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cherry avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Kennison fails to land.
Kennison can't find room to land a body shot as Cherry controls the action.
Kennison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cherry avoids it.
Kennison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cherry is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kennison.
Cherry prevents a body shot from Kennison.
Kennison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennison lands an elbow inside that Cherry shrugs off.
It looks like Buster Cherry has been cut.
Kennison working aggressively here.
Kennison struggles to land a body shot inside as Cherry controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Kennison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cherry can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Kennison.
Kennison is leaning against Cherry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Kennison.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennison.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennison.
Kennison misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry managing to block the knees to the body from Kennison.
Kennison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cherry is defending well for now.
Kennison tries to work over Cherry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennison misses with a body punch.
Kennison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kennison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cherry.
Cherry blocks an elbow strike.
Kennison has a couple of punches blocked by Cherry.
Kennison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennison lands an elbow that stopped Cherry in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cherry avoiding damage as Kennison throws knees to the body.
Kennison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kennison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kennison cracks Cherry with a nice body shot.
Kennison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cherry avoids it.
Kennison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cherry tries to score a body lock takedown but Kennison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kennison misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennison misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kennison.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kennison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Cherry's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cherry moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Kennison.
Kennison connects with a solid leg kick.
Kennison lands a two punch combo.
Kennison walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Cherry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cherry throws a shot from downtown. Kennison moves away and avoids it.
Cherry moves away from the strike by Kennison.
Kennison throws out a loose jab but Cherry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennison tries to clinch up but Cherry circles away and keeps his distance.
Kennison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cherry misses with a straight left.
Kennison throws a jab when Cherry was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennison misses the body punch
and Cherry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennison thuds a left hand into Cherry's body.
Kennison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cherry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kennison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cherry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cherry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennison.
Cherry staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennison misses with a low kick.
Cherry slips a straight right by Kennison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karl Kennison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kennison's waist but Kennison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side.
Kennison misses with a body shot.
Cherry slips under a jab.
Cherry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kennison tries to avoid it but Cherry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kennison to the ground. Kennison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cherry avoids the body shot from Kennison.
Cherry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kennison throws the kick towards the body but Cherry avoids it.
Kennison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cherry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kennison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennison lands with a straight right. Cherry didn't see that one coming.
Kennison clinches with his opponent.
Kennison working aggressively here.
Kennison struggles to land a body shot inside as Cherry controls his hands.
Kennison throws an elbow that misses.
Kennison working aggressively here.
Cherry wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kennison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cherry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kennison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cherry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kennison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kennison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cherry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kennison tries to work over Cherry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennison cracks Cherry with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cherry tries for a takedown but Kennison manages to get underhooks.
Kennison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cherry avoids it.
Kennison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennison lands an elbow that stopped Cherry in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennison digs a right hand underneath Cherry's ribcage. Cherry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karl Kennison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cherry takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennison.
Kennison is working Cherry over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kennison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buster Cherry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kennison throws a lazy right hand but Cherry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karl Kennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kennison.
Kennison connects with a body shot.
Kennison misses with a hook.
Kennison lands a head kick!
Kennison throws a head kick that misses.
Kennison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cherry.
Kennison throws the left hand but Cherry avoids the punch easily.
Karl Kennison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cherry throws an off balance right hand
and Kennison counters by moving into the clinch.
Kennison lands a shoulder strike.
Kennison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cherry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennison tries to land knees in the clinch but Cherry avoids the damage to the body.
Kennison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cherry goes for a takedown attempt but Kennison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cherry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennison.
Kennison connects with the punch.
Cherry slips under a jab.
Kennison misses with a low kick.
Cherry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cherry slips a straight right by Kennison.
Kennison throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily.
Kennison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cherry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kennison backs up against the cage.
Kennison lands a really nice looking cross but Cherry seems unphased.
Cherry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cherry throws a right hand that misses
and Kennison counters with a low kick, right behind Cherry 's knee.
Cherry blocks a jab.
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!
Kennison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cherry misses with a series of wild punches.
Kennison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kennison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cherry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennison connects with a leg kick. Cherry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kennison scores with a shot to the body.
Cherry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennison. Kennison obviously looking to wear him down.
Kennison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cherry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennison.
A jab from Kennison misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kennison. That snapped Cherry's head back.
Kennison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kennison misses with a low kick.
Kennison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cherry's hands.
Kennison looks to land a left hand but Cherry moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cherry looks to land a right hand but Kennison moved out of range.
Cherry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennison.
Cherry defending well as Kennison loads up on a big left hand.
Kennison tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Kennison.
Kennison throws a body punch but Cherry moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kennison there.
Buster Cherry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Cherry misses its intended target.
Karl Kennison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cherry takes one to the side of the head.
Kennison swings for the body but Cherry moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Kennison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kennison 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Kennison!
Karl Kennison spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rurik Kokovtsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renton has chosen Underworld - Born Slippy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
181 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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KO power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rurik Kokovtsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Renton!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokovtsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kokovtsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kokovtsov dodges the punch combination from Renton.
Renton punishes Kokovtsov's body with a nice straight punch.
Renton clinches up with Kokovtsov and pushes him back against the cage.
Renton tries to throw a body punch but Kokovtsov avoids it by throwing Renton back against the cage.
Kokovtsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokovtsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kokovtsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Renton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kokovtsov misses with an uppercut.
Kokovtsov missing with a left hand there. Renton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Renton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kokovtsov.
Renton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kokovtsov circles away.
Renton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kokovtsov sprawls well initially but Renton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Renton wants to control but Kokovtsov is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kokovtsov taking some punishment here, with Renton in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kokovtsov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kokovtsov has hold of Renton's hands but Renton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Renton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Renton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kokovtsov's head.
Renton prevents Kokovtsov from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Renton.
Renton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Renton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kokovtsov defending well though.
Kokovtsov wants to get back to his feet.
Renton trying to mount his opponent but Kokovtsov defends it.
Renton thows a huge punch but Kokovtsov dodges it nicely.
Kokovtsov is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kokovtsov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kokovtsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Renton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Renton is keen to just control but Kokovtsov is a slippery customer.
Kokovtsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Renton.
Renton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Renton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kokovtsov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Renton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kokovtsov tries to kick Renton off but Renton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Renton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kokovtsov defending well though.
Renton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kokovtsov has hold of Renton's hands but Renton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton stops Kokovtsov from getting back to his feet.
Kokovtsov won't allow Renton to pass to mount.
Kokovtsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Renton.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Renton connects with a nice short shot to Kokovtsov's temple.
Renton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kokovtsov's head.
Renton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kokovtsov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Renton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Renton seems to be looking for submissions.
Renton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kokovtsov's head.
Kokovtsov has hold of Renton's hands but Renton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Renton there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Renton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Renton moves into full mount! Kokovtsov won't be happy about that!
Kokovtsov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Renton on the ground.
Kokovtsov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Renton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renton raining down shots from the mount!
Renton scoring with strikes but Kokovtsov is staying in there.
Renton landing strikes from the mount.
Kokovtsov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Renton with a couple of short strikes.
Renton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kokovtsov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Renton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Renton landing strikes from the mount.
Kokovtsov is rocked!
Kokovtsov wants to get back to his feet.
Renton postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kokovtsov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kokovtsov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Renton!
Mark Renton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malietoa Feti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feti's entrance music is Testament - Fall of Sipledome. A fine choice. King has chosen Ennio Morricone - Once Upon a Time in the West as his entrance music. Lawrence King is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malietoa Feti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lawrence King!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Feti lands a jab to the head.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Feti just misses with a punch to the body.
King blocks a head kick by Feti.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King throws a jab when Feti was well out of range.
King misses with a left hand
enabling Feti to counter with a crisp jab.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Feti throws a nice outside leg kick.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Feti throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from King.
Feti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Feti wants it to stay on the feet.
Feti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Feti. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King shoots in for a takedown but Feti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malietoa Feti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence King.
Feti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Feti counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Feti can pounce on him.
King throws a nice looking combination but Feti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King misses with a body shot
and Feti counters with a stiff right hand.
Feti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Feti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King misses with a combination
and Feti counters with a big head kick but King shrugs it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
Feti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King misses with an uppercut
and Feti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Feti scores with a nice head shot.
King closes the distance and pushes Feti back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Feti lands a left hand.
King looks gassed!
A right handed body shot lands from Feti.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Feti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Feti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Feti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King is trying desperately to land a takedown but Feti is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for King.
A jab from Feti does it's job there.
King throws a hook but Feti blocks it.
Feti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Feti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Malietoa Feti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Feti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Feti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Feti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Feti lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Feti connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Feti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
Feti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Feti feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Feti lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lawrence King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feti connects with a looping right hand.
Feti scores with a nice head shot.
Feti thumps King with a low kick.
Feti keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
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!
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Feti finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Feti.
An inside leg kick lands from Feti.
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Feti.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Feti connects with a high kick.
Feti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Feti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti connects with a looping right hand.
Feti jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Feti looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Feti throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Feti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Feti slips under a jab.
King throws a hook but Feti blocks it.
Feti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Feti digs a good hook to King's body.
A jab from Feti finds it's way through King's defenses.
Feti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Feti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Feti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feti lands with a slapping head kick.
Feti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Feti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malietoa Feti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Feti tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Feti both land. Nice combination.
Feti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Feti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Feti jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Feti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Feti cracks the inside of King's front leg.
Feti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King looks to land a left hand but Feti moved out of range nicely.
Feti lands the left hand.
Feti scoring well with a low kick there.
King is breathing heavily.
Feti scores with a jab to the head.
Feti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Feti.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good exchange - Feti coming out on top.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Feti scores with a head kick.
Feti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Feti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Feti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Feti scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Feti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Feti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Feti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Feti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malietoa Feti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence King.
Feti connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Feti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feti scores with a head kick.
Feti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
That kick from Feti tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Feti throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Feti.
Feti lands a head kick. King smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Feti lands a right hook to the body.
King sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Feti lands a two punch combo.
Feti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Feti throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti fakes the leg kick and cracks King in the body.
A good leg kick by Feti.
Feti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Feti connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
Feti digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Feti jabs at King's body.
Feti swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Feti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Feti lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from King misses.
Feti connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice sprawl there from Feti as King shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Feti.
Feti scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
Malietoa Feti is winning the standup battle so far.
Feti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King misses with a hook
and Feti counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Feti.
Feti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Feti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Feti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Feti.
Feti scores with a jab.
Feti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Feti lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Feti. Feti obviously looking to wear him down.
King throws a jab when Feti was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Feti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malietoa Feti dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King 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.
King shoots in and drives through. Feti sprawls well.
Feti lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Feti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King looks to throw the jab but Feti is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Feti, as that shot connected.
Feti lands a head shot.
Feti lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Feti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Feti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Feti. No joy for King on that attempt.
Feti connects with a solid leg kick.
King misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from King misses.
Feti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Feti lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King throws a series of punches but Feti avoids them all with ease.
Feti's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Feti.
Feti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Feti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Feti lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feti throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King loads up on a big right hand but Feti slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feti scores with a kick to the midsection.
King tries to clinch up.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Feti lands with a cross.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Feti.
Feti clinches up against the cage.
Feti connects with a knee to the head.
Feti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Feti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Feti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Feti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malietoa Feti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence King.
King clinches up against the cage.
Feti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Feti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti breaks from the clinch.
Feti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
Feti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Feti instigates a clinch.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Feti. Feti obviously looking to wear him down.
Feti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Feti throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Feti.
Feti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Feti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Feti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King walks forward, straight into a front kick from Feti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Feti.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Feti counters with a leg kick.
King tries to clinch up but Feti circles away and keeps his distance.
Feti blocks a jab.
Feti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Feti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Feti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Feti moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Feti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King looks to land a right hand but Feti moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malietoa Feti clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Feti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Feti swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Feti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
King shoots in and drives through. Feti sprawls well.
Malietoa Feti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence King.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Feti.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Feti counters with a thumping low kick.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Feti counters with a nice uppercut.
Feti lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
King with a nice cross.
A solid body kick from Feti.
Feti lands with a slapping head kick.
King misses with a right hand
and Feti counters with a leg kick.
Feti lands a front kick.
Feti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Feti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Feti connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Feti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Feti keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
Feti's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Feti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Feti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feti throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King takes a swing at Feti's ribcage but misses.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Feti slips under a jab from King.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Feti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Feti defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Feti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King fails to land the takedown.
Feti lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King gets tackled into the cage by Feti. Feti maintains the clinch.
King misses with the head strike.
King looking to stall.
Feti scores with a shoulder strike.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Feti breaks from the clinch.
King throws a shot from downtown. Feti moves away and avoids it.
Feti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Feti just misses with a punch to the body.
King is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Feti.
Feti avoids the body shot from King.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Feti.
Feti throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Feti - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Feti. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Feti counters with a stiff right hand.
Feti scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from King misses.
Feti with a hook.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feti throws a head kick that misses.
King fails to land the takedown.
Feti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malietoa Feti had his way with Lawrence King in that round.
That's time! Feti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Feti's head.
King tries for a takedown but Feti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King misses with the combination.
Feti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
A good leg kick by Feti.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Feti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Feti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Feti throws a quick inside leg kick.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King walks into a jab.
A big right from King misses.
King is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Feti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Feti counters with a nice body kick.
King looks to land a left hand but Feti moved out of range nicely.
Feti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Feti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Feti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Feti lands a head shot.
A left and a right from Feti both land. Nice combination.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Feti feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Feti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Feti scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Feti is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Feti circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawrence King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malietoa Feti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Feti tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Feti.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Feti.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Feti to score with a decent uppercut.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Feti counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
Feti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Feti slips under a jab.
King tries to clinch but Feti moves out of range.
Feti's corner calls for a 1-2. Feti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Feti lands with a slapping head kick.
Feti scores with a head kick.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Feti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti misses with a head kick.
Feti keeps the fight on the outside.
Feti lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Feti lands a jab.
King wants to clinch up but Feti keeps it at a distance.
Feti tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Feti dodges the punch combination from King.
Nice shot by Feti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Feti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Feti which made him look bad.
Feti cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Feti jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Feti scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King needs to keep his hands up - Feti had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Feti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Feti cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
Feti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Feti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malietoa Feti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Feti 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:44
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:44
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malietoa Feti!
Malietoa Feti is the new light heavyweight champion!
Malietoa Feti 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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