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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Dong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aegukka. This should be a great matchup!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong Dong!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong Dong shoots for a takedown but Mir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jong Dong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jong Dong wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mir. No joy for Jong Dong on that attempt.
Mir works over Jong Dong's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Kim Jong Dong has been cut.
Jong Dong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jong Dong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mir works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mir thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mir is working for a guillotine from mount but Jong Dong frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mir but it's paid off an Jong Dong is forced to tap! Nice work by Mir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Mir!
A very excited looking Frank Mir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hannibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Mageramsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Hannibal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph Mageramsky's chin.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hannibal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Mageramsky!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mageramsky misses with a two punch combination.
Mageramsky closes the distance and clinches up with Hannibal, looking for a takedown. Mageramsky pushes Hannibal against the cage but Hannibal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mageramsky misses with a shot to the body
and Hannibal counters with a head kick that drops Mageramsky to the mat! Mageramsky scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hannibal feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Mageramsky crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Hannibal!
After winning the bout, Jason Hannibal 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trinidad Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Pray by Jay-Z feat. Rob Dougan. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Trinidad Suarez enters the cage!
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200 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trinidad Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suarez shoots and misses
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily
and Wallace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suarez thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Suarez shoots in.
Antoine Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trinidad Suarez.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Wallace throws the left hand but Suarez avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown by Suarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallace which made him look bad.
Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Wallace looks for a takedown but Suarez sprawls well.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming.
Suarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Trinidad Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Wallace.
It looks like Trinidad Suarez has been cut.
Suarez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suarez preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace looking for subs off his back but Suarez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wallace tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.
Suarez lands with a punch from half guard.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Wallace taking some punishment here, with Suarez in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suarez is looking to stall here but Wallace recovers full guard.
Wallace manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Suarez wants to hold on but Wallace pushes him away.
Suarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wallace with a couple of short strikes.
Suarez wants to hold on but Wallace pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big strike lands for Wallace! That's really hurt Suarez and he's turned his back - Wallace keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Wallace jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Wallace!
An intense looking Antoine Wallace took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The A-Train rolls on! Find me someone else to put on their back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brick Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Taylor.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
Taylor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Taylor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodriguez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taylor.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Taylor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodriguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taylor.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Taylor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodriguez tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike from Taylor.
Taylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taylor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodriguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor lands a knee to the head.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez lands with a left to the head.
Rodriguez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taylor lands a damaging elbow.
Taylor lands a damaging elbow.
Taylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to throw knees to the head but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rodriguez.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor blocks a low kick nicely.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a hook. Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez thows a body kick. Taylor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Taylor throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Taylor throws a front kick that sends Rodriguez stumbling back into the cage.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
Rodriguez digs a good hook to Taylor's body.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taylor is looking to chop away at Rodriguez's legs.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Rodriguez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
Taylor throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez jabs Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodriguez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Brick Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodriguez jabs at Taylor's body.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taylor, right into the meat.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick. Taylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodriguez tried to score with a low kick but Taylor checks it.
Lucas Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taylor throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taylor keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taylor lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
Taylor misses with a knee strike.
Taylor looking to throw knees to the head but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Rodriguez as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor misses with a knee to the head.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Taylor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Taylor taking a breather.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Brick Taylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodriguez tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taylor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor is looking to control Rodriguez's arms but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taylor has his back to the cage.
A short left from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike.
Rodriguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taylor lands a damaging elbow.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodriguez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor misses with an elbow over the top.
Taylor scores a nice knee to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor lands an elbow just above Rodriguez 's eye.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor misses with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez avoids the elbow strike from Taylor, against the cage.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Rodriguez lands a shot to the body.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Rodriguez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodriguez lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rodriguez lands the left hand.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodriguez should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taylor missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taylor tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taylor moves to clinch but Rodriguez breaks away
and Rodriguez counters with a nice body kick.
Taylor connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodriguez motions for Taylor to come forward. Rodriguez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez is looking to wear down Taylor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Taylor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands the left hand.
Rodriguez lands with an overhand left.
Taylor tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Rodriguez connects with a high kick.
Taylor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks.
Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodriguez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodriguez.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodriguez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez tries to work over Taylor's front leg with a kick but Taylor checks it.
Taylor tries to clinch up
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lucas Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Taylor throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
Taylor scores with a head kick. Rodriguez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Taylor as he checks the leg kick.
Rodriguez tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
Taylor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriguez 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bones Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gryphen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gryphen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tubthumping. Forrest Gryphen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bones Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forrest Gryphen!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gryphen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Forrest Gryphen has been cut.
Gryphen shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Gryphen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones cracks Gryphen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gryphen lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones misses with a hook
and Gryphen counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Gryphen scores with a nice head shot.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gryphen circles away quickly and effectively.
Gryphen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gryphen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gryphen shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bones Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Gryphen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryphen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a jab when Gryphen was well out of range.
Jones misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Gryphen.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Gryphen throws a body kick that misses.
Gryphen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gryphen is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gryphen scoring well with a low kick there.
Bones Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a body shot.
Gryphen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gryphen.
Jones misses with a combination
and Gryphen counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gryphen drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Gryphen is rocked!
Gryphen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gryphen is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gryphen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Gryphen seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with the left hand. Gryphen knows he should have avoided that one.
Gryphen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Gryphen slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Gryphen should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Jones.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Gryphen's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gryphen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gryphen slips under a jab.
Gryphen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gryphen throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Gryphen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
It looks like Bones Jones has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gryphen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Gryphen tries to clinch up.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Gryphen counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Gryphen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gryphen scrambles back to his feet.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones avoids the head kick by Gryphen.
Gryphen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gryphen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gryphen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Gryphen. Gryphen gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bones Jones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones scores with a jab. Gryphen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gryphen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bones Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Forrest Gryphen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones sizes up Gryphen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gryphen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gryphen misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gryphen moves away.
Gryphen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones digs a good hook to Gryphen's body.
Donk. Jones catches Gryphen right on the button with a cross.
Gryphen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gryphen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones throws a hook but Gryphen blocks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gryphen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Gryphen.
Gryphen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a hook but Gryphen avoids it easily.
Gryphen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gryphen throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Gryphen only half commits.
Gryphen misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Gryphen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Gryphen slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gryphen walks into a left hand.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gryphen.
Gryphen is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Gryphen dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Gryphen throws a big right hand that misses.
Gryphen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gryphen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones 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.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Gryphen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gryphen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Gryphen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Gryphen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gryphen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gryphen scrambles back to his feet.
Gryphen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gryphen tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gryphen is just out of range.
Gryphen cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gryphen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bones Jones dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gryphen slips a jab from Jones.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Gryphen is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Jones moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bones Jones!
A relieved looking Bones Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillion Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Comeback Kid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fenton Meeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximillion Butler!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meeks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butler tries to work over Meeks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Meeks on the inside.
Butler throws a head punch that misses.
Butler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meeks is pressed up against the cage. Butler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meeks down to the mat. Meeks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meeks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butler, pushing him back against the cage.
Meeks pushes Butler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meeks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meeks lands a body punch.
Meeks lands a shot to the body.
Butler tries to score a body lock takedown but Meeks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Meeks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Butler up against the cage.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meeks dodges an elbow strike from Butler.
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Butler.
Meeks scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Meeks.
Meeks has Butler pressed against the cage.
Meeks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fenton Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximillion Butler.
Butler throws a punch but it's blocked by Meeks.
Butler working aggressively here.
Meeks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meeks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meeks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Meeks moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks lands a body punch.
Butler misses with some punches.
Butler tries to work over Meeks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meeks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Butler.
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butler lands with a right to the head.
Meeks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Butler tries to work over Meeks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meeks misses with a body punch.
Butler misses with the head strike.
Butler tries a body shot but Meeks blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Butler as Meeks tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Meeks.
Meeks pushes Butler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meeks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meeks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meeks stalls.
Butler tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Butler back against the cage.
Butler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meeks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Butler up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Meeks.
Meeks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks slows down the pace here.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meeks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Butler misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Butler fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meeks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meeks presses Butler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meeks pushes Butler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Butler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meeks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Meeks dominated 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.
Meeks misses with a right hand
and Butler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meeks 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.
Meeks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meeks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Butler!
Meeks is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Butler's corner calls for a 1-2. Butler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Butler tries to keep at a distance but Meeks has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeks is struggling to control the position.
Butler is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Meeks.
Meeks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Butler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Fenton Meeks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meeks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Butler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meeks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Butler is breathing heavily.
Meeks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Meeks effectively controlling the action here.
Butler can't find room to land a body shot as Meeks controls the action.
Butler misses with the head strike.
A short left from Meeks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meeks backwards.
Butler misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Meeks - that landed with a thud.
Meeks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butler or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Butler 's eye.
Meeks lands with a right to the head.
Meeks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Butler avoids it.
Butler avoiding damage as Meeks throws knees to the body.
Butler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Meeks.
Meeks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meeks blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks cracks Butler with a nice body shot.
Meeks stalling the fight.
Meeks lands a body punch.
Butler misses with a punch on the inside.
Butler misses with a punch on the inside.
Meeks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Butler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meeks's elbow.
Meeks scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks stalling the fight.
Meeks lands a body shot.
Butler misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meeks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meeks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Butler.
A short right from Meeks.
Meeks lands a nice shot to the body.
Butler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Meeks trying to land knees to the body.
Meeks pushes Butler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butler is rocked!
Meeks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Meeks finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Butler's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Butler drops to his knees and Meeks pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fenton Meeks!
A victorious Fenton Meeks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski comes to the cage accompanied by Sting Of The Bumblebee. Mega has chosen Black and Yellow as his entrance music. 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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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Mega!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kochanowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kochanowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab.
Max Mega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mega gets a takedown into half guard.
Mega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kochanowski defending well though.
Mega throwing shots but Kochanowski is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Mega seems content to control.
Mega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mega sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mega is trying to control the action in half guard but Kochanowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Mega is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max Mega has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mega missing with a left hand there. Kochanowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Mega. Those never looked like landing.
Mega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kochanowski catches Mega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mega fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochanowski looks to land a right hand but Mega moved out of range.
Kochanowski connects with a high kick.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mega throws a poor cross that misses
and Kochanowski counters with a good, hard body kick but Mega shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Mega.
Kochanowski instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega wants to break free but Kochanowski has control.
Mega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kochanowski scores with a knee to the head.
Kochanowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Mega controls his hands.
Mega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mega throws a series of punches but Kochanowski avoids them all with ease.
Kochanowski throws a leg kick but Mega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kochanowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kochanowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Mega slips a straight right by Kochanowski.
Mega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kochanowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kochanowski scores with a jab to the body.
Kochanowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mega.
Mega misses with a wild combination.
Mega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Mega with that takedown attempt.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Mega circles away and keeps his distance.
Kochanowski rushes Mega and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mega.
Kochanowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mega avoiding damage as Kochanowski throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kochanowski as the two fighters clinch.
Kochanowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mega is defending well for now.
Mega managing to block the knees to the body from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mega.
Kochanowski missing with knees to the body.
Kochanowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kochanowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mega throws a shot from downtown. Kochanowski moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Mega.
Mega swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kochanowski holds on and brings the fighters into a 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 Janek Kochanowski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kochanowski wants to clinch.
Mega fails to land with a series of punches.
Mega misses with a series of wild punches.
Mega misses with a wild body shot.
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mega.
Kochanowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kochanowski circles away.
Mega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kochanowski momentarily.
Kochanowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski stuffs the takedown.
Kochanowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Kochanowski misses.
Kochanowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mega misses with a hook. Kochanowski ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Mega misses.
Kochanowski throws out a loose jab but Mega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kochanowski stuffs the takedown.
Janek Kochanowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mega.
Kochanowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mega looks to land a combination. Kochanowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kochanowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mega throws a nice looking combination but Kochanowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega misses with a double jab
and Kochanowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kochanowski thuds a left hand into Mega's body.
Mega fails with a takedown attempt.
Mega misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kochanowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kochanowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kochanowski connects with a leg kick. Mega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mega scores with a three punch combo!
Mega tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mega slips a straight right by Kochanowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kochanowski counters with a three punch combo that has Mega backing up. Mega nods at Kochanowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Mega misses with a series of wild punches.
Mega moves out of range as Kochanowski strikes.
Mega throws a right and a left that Kochanowski avoids nicely.
Kochanowski thumps Mega with a low kick.
Mega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kochanowski stuffs the takedown.
Mega misses with a double jab
and Kochanowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Mega is breathing heavily.
Kochanowski throws a combination. Mega tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kochanowski lands with a hook. Mega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mega tries for a takedown but Kochanowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mega cracks a nice hook into Kochanowski's ribs.
Mega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochanowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Mega.
Kochanowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Kochanowski tenderised Mega's leg. Mega is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Mega misses the target.
Kochanowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mega misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski connects with a body shot that sends Mega's belly button to the back.
Kochanowski misses with an uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mega crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kochanowski - the referee stops the clock and Mega gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kochanowski. Mega manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Janek Kochanowski will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Mega lands a two punch combo.
Mega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kochanowski connects with a body shot that sends Mega's belly button to the back.
Mega misses with a series of wild punches.
Mega scores with a three punch combo!
Danga de danga de dang - Mega scores with a four punch combination!
Mega misses with a wild combination.
Kochanowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mega scores with a one two! Kochanowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kochanowski scores with a jab.
Mega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski moves into range and clinches up with Mega.
Kochanowski working hard to break the clinch.
Kochanowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kochanowski tries to bum rush Mega with a series of wild strikes but Mega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kochanowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Mega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochanowski throws an off balance right hand
and Mega counters with a left and a right that stings Kochanowski.
Kochanowski slips a jab and a cross from Mega.
Kochanowski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mega lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Mega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mega fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Mega misses.
Mega throws a series of punches but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Mega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kochanowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski walks into a straight right hand from Mega.
Janek Kochanowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Mega avoids the head kick by Kochanowski.
Mega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mega looks to land a combination but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Kochanowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kochanowski counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kochanowski.
Mega looks to land a combination but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Janek Kochanowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
Mega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kochanowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kochanowski moves out of range as Mega strikes.
Nice body punch from Mega.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mega. Those never looked like landing.
Kochanowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Mega is just out of range.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Mega avoids nicely.
Kochanowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mega misses with a wild combination.
Kochanowski throws a looping overhand right but Mega ducks down to avoid it.
Max Mega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kochanowski connects with a body shot that sends Mega's belly button to the back.
Mega misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mega backs up against the cage.
Kochanowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Janek Kochanowski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kochanowski, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janek Kochanowski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Janek Kochanowski waved his t-shirt featuring Xtreme Merchandise's logo in front of the cameras.
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