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King Of The Cage - II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Blindside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'll Whip Ya Head Boy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Blindside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blindside moves into the clinch successfully.
Blindside holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Blindside won't allow it.
Blindside avoiding damage.
Blindside utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blindside throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferguson jumps guard but Blindside turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Blindside.
It looks like Kevin Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson avoids a wild elbow strike from Blindside.
Ferguson managing to block the knees to the body from Blindside.
Blindside is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Blindside lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blindside.
Blindside displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferguson up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blindside throws an elbow but misses.
Ferguson is working for takedown but Blindside is calmly controlling the position for now.
Terry Blindside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Blindside won't allow it.
Ferguson drags the fight down to the ground.
Blindside wants to get up but he can't break Ferguson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blindside has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ferguson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Blindside is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ferguson pulls down on the head and he's put Blindside to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akimoto Akira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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276 lbs
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260 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Silva !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akimoto Akira!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akira misses with a head kick.
Akira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Akira decides to stand back up. Akira steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet.
Akimoto Akira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Akira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is trying to control Akira's posture but Akira avoids it.
Silva tries to bench press Akira off him but Akira keeps the position.
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Akira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akira content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Akira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Akira off and has taken his back!
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Akira defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Akira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Akira for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akira rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Akira defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva 's arms.
Silva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Akira has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akira showing good submission defense here.
Akira is keeping busy.
Silva somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Akira has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Akira wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free.
Silva keeps control of the position as Akira tries to break free.
Silva has his arm under Akira's chin here. Game over son! Silva squeezes tightly and Akira is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Silva !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bandridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandridge's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 6 pack of beer- Hank 3. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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199 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bandridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crazy Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandridge lands an overhand right.
Jiu Jitsu with a poor takedown
and Bandridge counters with a series of strikes that sends Jiu Jitsu to the canvas! Bandridge follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Jiu Jitsu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bandridge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jiu Jitsu is still in real trouble! Can Bandridge finish him?
Jiu Jitsu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bandridge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandridge postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jiu Jitsu covers up, he's hurt! Bandridge keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bandridge and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bandridge can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Bandridge!
As Brad Bandridge got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's Bandytime baby'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baby Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis McLay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis McLay looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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140 lbs
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133 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baby Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis McLay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McLay gets tackled into the cage by Blue. Blue maintains the clinch.
McLay looking to throw knees to the head but Blue is blocking nicely.
Blue has McLay pushed against the cage.
Blue wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blue is trying to break free.
Blue has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blue tries to break free but McLay pushes him back against the cage.
Blue wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis McLay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McLay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blue pinned against the cage. Blue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blue.
Blue decides to stand back up.
Blue moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
Blue throws a left that rocks McLay and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Blue dives into side control, looking to finish! Can McLay regain composure!
McLay is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue decides to stand up, so the ref orders McLay to his feet.
McLay is still on wobbly legs! Can Blue finish him?
Blue connects with a superb combination that knocks McLay out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Blue before he can land any more shots to the unconscious McLay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baby Blue!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juba Numidim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RZ Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juba Numidim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, RZ Silva!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Numidim throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
A big right from Numidim misses.
Numidim moves into the clinch.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Numidim, against the cage.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Numidim has the dominant position.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Numidim is controlling him.
Numidim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Numidim lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Numidim has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Numidim.
Numidim lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Numidim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Numidim creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Numidim misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Numidim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Numidim misses with an elbow strike.
Numidim lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Numidim throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Numidim.
Numidim misses with an elbow strike.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Numidim, against the cage.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Numidim, against the cage.
Numidim lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Numidim gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Nice elbow from Numidim.
Numidim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Numidim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Numidim.
Numidim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numidim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Numidim throws an elbow but it misses.
Numidim throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Numidim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Nice elbow from Numidim.
Numidim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Numidim.
Numidim lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numidim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Numidim lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
It looks like RZ Silva has been cut.
Numidim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Numidim.
Numidim misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Numidim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numidim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Numidim.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Numidim keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Numidim throws an elbow but misses.
Numidim lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Numidim lands an elbow inside.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Numidim misses with an elbow strike.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Numidim throws an elbow but it misses.
Numidim lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Numidim throws an elbow that misses.
Numidim throws an elbow that misses.
Numidim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numidim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Numidim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Numidim misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Numidim, against the cage.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Numidim.
Numidim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Numidim, against the cage.
Numidim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numidim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Numidim.
Numidim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numidim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Numidim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Numidim lands an elbow inside.
Numidim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juba Numidim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on RZ Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Numidim misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Numidim has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Numidim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Numidim's shoulder, as Numidim tries to avoid the shot.
RZ Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Numidim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Numidim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Numidim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Numidim is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numidim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Numidim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Numidim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Numidim lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Numidim keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Numidim lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Numidim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Numidim lands a damaging elbow.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Numidim, against the cage.
Numidim misses with an elbow strike.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Numidim lands a nice elbow.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numidim has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Numidim is keeping busy.
Numidim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Numidim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Numidim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Numidim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Numidim lands a damaging elbow.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Numidim is controlling the position.
Numidim throws an elbow that misses.
Numidim throws an elbow but it misses.
Numidim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numidim misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Numidim.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Numidim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Numidim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Numidim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Numidim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Numidim lands a nice elbow.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Numidim throws an elbow that misses.
Numidim misses with an elbow strike.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Numidim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Numidim.
With the fighters up against the cage, Numidim throws an elbow but misses.
Numidim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Numidim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Numidim.
Numidim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Numidim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Numidim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Numidim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Numidim throws an elbow but it misses.
Numidim throws an elbow but it misses.
Numidim misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numidim lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Numidim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Numidim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juba Numidim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on RZ Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Numidim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Numidim moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Numidim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Numidim backpedaling.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva defending well as Numidim loads up on a big left hand.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Numidims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Numidim moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Numidim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Numidim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva throws a jab when Numidim was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Numidim is just out of range.
Numidim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Numidim holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Numidim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Numidim lands a damaging elbow.
Numidim keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Numidim won't allow it.
Numidim throws an elbow that misses.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Numidim lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Numidim lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
RZ Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numidim lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Numidim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Numidim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Numidim throws an elbow that misses.
Numidim keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Numidim lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Numidim.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Numidim.
Numidim throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
With the fighters up against the cage, Numidim throws an elbow but misses.
Silva tries to circle away but Numidim has him pinned against the cage.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Numidim.
Numidim misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Numidim throws an elbow that misses.
Juba Numidim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Numidim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Numidim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva wants to break free but Numidim has control.
Numidim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Numidim lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Numidim keeps him there for the moment.
Numidim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Numidim.
Nice elbow from Numidim.
Numidim throws an elbow that misses.
Numidim prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Numidim throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numidim throws an elbow but it misses.
Numidim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Numidim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Numidim, against the cage.
Numidim lands a nice elbow.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Numidim blocks a body shot from Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Numidim lands a damaging elbow.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numidim lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Numidim.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Numidim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juba Numidim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Numidim, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juba Numidim!
Juba Numidim thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrestling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drowning Pool - Step Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Spar Wrestling is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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27
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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183 lbs
6 - 3 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Coke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestling looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Coke!
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.
Wrestling pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wrestling takes Coke's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Coke is in trouble.
Wrestling is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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!
Wrestling is persistently looking for the submission but Coke is defending it well.
Wrestling throwing damaging strikes from the back! Coke could be in trouble here!
Wrestling working for a choke but Coke is defending well.
Coke prevents Wrestling from getting a body triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling avoiding Coke 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Coke right now.
Wrestling trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Coke doesn't escape.
Wrestling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wrestling is looking for the choke from the back position but Coke is controlling his hands well.
Coke is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestling looking for the choke from the back.
Wrestling is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Coke is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wrestling gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling looking for the RNC.
Wrestling is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Coke is defending well though. Wrestling let's go of the attempt for now.
Wrestling is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wrestling is looking for the choke from the back position but Coke is controlling his hands well.
Wrestling connects with a big shot to the side of Coke's head.
Wrestling looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wrestling's guard. Nice work there by Coke.
Coke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wrestling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coke has managed to get both his arms back between Wrestling's legs - danger averted.
Wrestling lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Coke!
Wrestling lands with some strikes.
Coke is trying to stand.
Wrestling landing strikes from the mount and Coke is in trouble!
Wrestling has control of Coke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling has control of Coke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Coke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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!
Wrestling fails to advance to Coke's back.
Wrestling trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wrestling raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wrestling looking to secure an arm triangle but Coke defends it well.
Coke tries to hold on but Wrestling postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spar Wrestling 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.
Coke wants to clinch but Wrestling slips to the side
so Wrestling counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Coke looking for a guillotine here but Wrestling defends easily.
Wrestling looking to pass the guard.
Coke 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.
Coke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wrestling.
Coke working a defensive guard but Wrestling manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wrestling tries for a kimura but Coke is defending well.
Wrestling connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Coke some visible discomfort.
Coke is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Coke is trying to escape and Wrestling transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Coke is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wrestling! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spar Wrestling!
After winning the bout, Spar Wrestling thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zombo Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papa Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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24
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Papa Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zombo Axe!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Axe pinned against the cage. Axe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Axe misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Axe's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Axe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones postures up in Axe's guard and throws a big left but Axe blocks it.
Axe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Axe keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets to his feet - Axe follows without any prompting.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Axe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Axe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axe throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Axe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Axe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Axe from improving his position.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Axe's hands, connecting with Axe's forehead.
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!
Axe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papa Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Axe. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Axe's waist but Axe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Axe sprawls well. Axe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Axe is looking to clinch.
Zombo Axe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axe stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Axe.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Axe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones scores with a takedown into Axe's guard.
Axe keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Axe blocks nicely.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Axe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Axe trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Axe frees his head nicely. Oh but Jones has switched to an armbar! Axe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Papa Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snuffed Out by Streetlife. Velasquez has chosen Edge as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Leonard Washington has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leonard Washington seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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32
220 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Washington scores with a hook.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Velasquez up against the cage.
A short right from Washington on the inside.
Washington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Washington scores with a shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washington slows down the pace here.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Velasquez rolls with it to try and escape but Washington cranks on the arm and Velasquez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonard Washington!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leonard Washington made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Landon Kaplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Tharis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaplan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Of Wolf And Man by Metallica. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tharis's choice of entrance music: Burning down the house. 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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25
285 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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27
265 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Landon Kaplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Tharis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tharis is looking to clinch but Kaplan is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tharis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaplan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kaplan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Tharis.
Kaplan stalling.
Kaplan breaks the clinch.
Kaplan connects with the punch.
Kaplan throws a hook but Tharis blocks it.
Kaplan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jon Tharis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tharis moves in looking to clinch but Kaplan pushes him off.
Kaplan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tharis slips a straight right by Kaplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tharis takes the fight into the clinch.
Tharis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tharis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaplan avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaplan.
Kaplan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan trying to land knees to the body.
Kaplan lands a shot to the body.
Tharis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaplan.
Tharis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tharis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaplan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tharis misses with some punches.
Tharis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaplan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaplan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tharis lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaplan won't want to take too many of those.
Kaplan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaplan missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharis blocking some punches.
Tharis misses with an elbow strike.
Tharis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaplan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tharis.
Kaplan lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaplan lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharis backwards.
Kaplan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tharis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaplan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tharis stalling against the cage.
Kaplan tries for a takedown but Tharis manages to get underhooks.
Kaplan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharis backwards.
Tharis trying to stall but Kaplan improves his position.
Tharis dodges an elbow strike from Kaplan.
Kaplan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaplan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tharis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaplan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Landon Kaplan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Tharis.
Nice elbow from Kaplan.
Kaplan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaplan takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Landon Kaplan has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tharis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaplan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaplan digs a right hand into Tharis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharis's gas tank.
Tharis trying to land knees to the body.
Kaplan dodges an elbow strike from Tharis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaplan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tharis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kaplan's face.
Kaplan working aggressively here.
Tharis takes a shot to the head.
Kaplan takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaplan tries a body shot but Tharis blocks it.
Tharis blocks an uppercut.
Tharis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaplan is breathing heavily.
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!
Kaplan wants a takedown.
Kaplan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tharis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaplan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaplan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan wants to break free but Tharis has control.
Tharis blocks an uppercut.
Tharis missing with knees to the body.
Tharis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaplan.
Tharis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaplan avoids it.
Tharis tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaplan avoids the damage to the body.
Kaplan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tharis lands an elbow inside.
Tharis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaplan.
Kaplan wants to take the fight to the mat but Tharis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaplan manages to break the clinch.
Tharis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tharis wants to clinch up but Kaplan keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tharis scores with a leg kick.
Kaplan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharis fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Landon Kaplan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Landon Kaplan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Tharis.
Kaplan stuns Tharis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Tharis.
Tharis tries to move into range but Kaplan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tharis has Kaplan up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaplan.
Kaplan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaplan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tharis tries a knee to the head but Kaplan blocks it.
Kaplan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tharis prevents it.
Tharis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tharis throws an elbow but it misses.
Kaplan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaplan throws an overhand right that lands on Tharis's shoulder, as Tharis tries to avoid the shot.
Tharis tries to clinch but Kaplan moves away
and Kaplan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaplan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaplan looks to land a right hand but Tharis moved out of range.
Kaplan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tharis throws a leg kick but Kaplan checks it.
Tharis is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaplan. Tharis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tharis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaplan.
Tharis throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaplan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaplan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tharis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tharis closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tharis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaplan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaplan tries a body shot but Tharis blocks it.
Tharis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tharis.
Kaplan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaplan tries a body shot but Tharis blocks it.
Kaplan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tharis lands a knee to the head.
Kaplan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tharis taking a breather.
Kaplan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tharis misses with a knee strike.
Kaplan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kaplan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kaplan.
Tharis is breathing heavily.
A short left from Kaplan.
Tharis avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaplan.
Kaplan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thariss head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaplan.
Kaplan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tharis tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaplan avoids the damage to the body.
Tharis prevents a body shot from Kaplan.
Kaplan has a couple of punches blocked by Tharis.
Kaplan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tharis.
Kaplan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tharis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaplan counters with a straight right hand.
Kaplan blocks a head kick by Tharis.
Kaplan works the jab nicely.
Kaplan lands a jab to Tharis's midsection.
Tharis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaplan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tharis somewhat.
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!
Kaplan swings for the body but Tharis moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaplan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tharis on the side of the head.
A big right from Kaplan misses.
Kaplan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tharis is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kaplan.
Tharis closes the distance but Kaplan moves to the side
and Kaplan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaplan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Tharis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tharis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tharis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaplan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tharis thinking.
Tharis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tharis moves to clinch but Kaplan breaks away
and Kaplan counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Kaplan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon Kaplan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tharis is looking to clinch.
Tharis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaplan missing with a left hand there. Tharis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tharis tries to clinch but Kaplan moves out of range.
Landon Kaplan is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaplan throws a hook to the side of Tharis's head but Tharis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tharis tries to clinch but Kaplan moves away
and Kaplan counters with a nice body shot.
Tharis is looking to clinch but Kaplan is avoiding it.
Tharis wants to clinch but Kaplan slips to the side
enabling Kaplan to counter with a crisp jab.
Tharis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaplan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tharis can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaplan controlling the position from side mount.
Kaplan lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tharis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kaplan working away.
Kaplan cracks Tharis with a big elbow.
Tharis can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaplan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tharis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tharis struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Kaplan crashes against the mat.
Tharis can't do much from the bottom here.
Landon Kaplan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tharis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tharis is not content to let Kaplan control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaplan controls the position from side control.
Tharis is looking for a sweep.
Tharis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tharis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaplan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Landon Kaplan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaplan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaplan misses with a wild body shot.
Kaplan throws an overhand right that lands on Tharis's shoulder, as Tharis tries to avoid the shot.
Kaplan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tharis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kaplan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landon Kaplan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tharis takes one to the side of the head.
Kaplan throws a looping overhand right but Tharis ducks down to avoid it.
Tharis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tharis tries to clinch but Kaplan is having none of it.
Tharis throws a sloppy head kick and Kaplan moves out of range easily.
Jon Tharis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tharis wants to clinch but Kaplan slips to the side
and Kaplan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaplan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaplan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tharis darts in trying to clinch
and Kaplan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tharis wants to clinch up but Kaplan keeps it at a distance.
Tharis tries to clinch up
letting Kaplan counter with a right hand.
Tharis wants to clinch
and Kaplan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tharis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaplan lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Kaplan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaplan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Kaplan!
Landon Kaplan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!, into his post fight interview.
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