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The Thrones - Birchmont Reigns PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tateum Titain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyes Badaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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284 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tateum Titain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyes Badaoui!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badaoui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Titain.
Badaoui takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Badaoui shoots in looking for a takedown. Titain tries to sprawl out of it but Badaoui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Titain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Titain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Badaoui moves into the clinch successfully.
Badaoui pulls Titain into guard.
Badaoui wants to sweep here but Titain controlling him for the moment.
Badaoui is pulling down on Titain's head to control his posture.
Badaoui is looking to sinch up a triangle. Titain throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Badaoui's body to avoid the submission. Badaoui has instead reached around Titain's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Badaoui arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lyes Badaoui!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slawomi Niedzwiedz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Taistelija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niedzwiedz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Two Steps from Hell - Heart of Courage. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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317 lbs
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285 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slawomi Niedzwiedz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tero Taistelija!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niedzwiedz moves in looking to clinch but Taistelija pushes him off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taistelija crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Niedzwiedz - the referee stops the clock and Taistelija gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Niedzwiedz. Taistelija manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Niedzwiedz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Niedzwiedz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Niedzwiedz lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Tero Taistelija has been cut.
A knee to the head by Niedzwiedz.
Niedzwiedz crunches a lovely knee into Taistelija's ribcage.
Taistelija looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Niedzwiedz.
Niedzwiedz lands a nice uppercut.
Niedzwiedz with a knee to the head.
Taistelija is rocked!
Niedzwiedz stalling the fight.
Taistelija is still on wobbly legs! Can Niedzwiedz finish him?
Niedzwiedz pushes Taistelija against the cage. Niedzwiedz is working some dirty boxing. Niedzwiedz pushes off with a quick right hook! Taistelija goes down! Taistelija tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Niedzwiedz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slawomi Niedzwiedz!
Slawomi Niedzwiedz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phill Bunce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Tiburcio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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241 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phill Bunce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andres Tiburcio!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiburcio moves away from the strike by Bunce.
Tiburcio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiburcio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiburcio digs a right hand underneath Bunce's ribcage. Bunce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bunce tries to break the clinch but Tiburcio is controlling the position.
Tiburcio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunce or not.
Bunce 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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiburcio.
Tiburcio has Bunce pressed against the cage, preventing Bunce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiburcio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tiburcio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bunce.
Bunce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bunce working hard to break the clinch.
Tiburcio stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tiburcio - that landed with a thud.
Tiburcio cracks Bunce with a nice body shot.
Bunce is trying to break the clinch but Tiburcio is controlling him.
Tiburcio lands a nice uppercut.
Tiburcio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunce backwards.
Tiburcio lands a right hand.
Tiburcio is leaning against Bunce and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tiburcio cracks Bunce with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiburcio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Tiburcio.
Tiburcio digs a right hand into Bunce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bunce's gas tank.
Tiburcio slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiburcio.
Tiburcio is stalling here.
Tiburcio lands a shoulder strike.
Tiburcio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tiburcio - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiburcio effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiburcio.
Tiburcio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunce tries to break the clinch but Tiburcio is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Tiburcio as the two fighters clinch.
Tiburcio avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Tiburcio.
Tiburcio lands with a right to the head.
Bunce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiburcio leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tiburcio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bunce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiburcio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiburcio has him pressed against the cage.
Tiburcio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Tiburcio on the inside.
Bunce is rocked!
Tiburcio lands a body punch.
Oh Bunce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiburcio lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiburcio stalling.
Tiburcio cracks Bunce with a nice body shot.
Bunce seems to have got his legs back now.
Tiburcio lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tiburcio lands a right hand.
Tiburcio lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiburcio.
Tiburcio scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiburcio scores with a hook to the body.
Tiburcio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Tiburcio.
Tiburcio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunce or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiburcio.
Tiburcio lands a left hand.
Tiburcio gets through Bunce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiburcio.
Tiburcio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunce backwards.
Tiburcio lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiburcio lands an uppercut.
Tiburcio lands a shot to the body.
Tiburcio lands a big right hand that drops Bunce! The killer instinct kicks in and Tiburcio finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tiburcio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Tiburcio!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andres Tiburcio made sure he mentioned Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Tim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler has chosen The Toadies - Possum Kingdom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gerry Chandler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiny Tim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerry Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Tim - just one landing.
Chandler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chandler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tim lands a jab to the nose.
Tim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Tim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tim scores with the left hand. Chandler knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler gets the takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chandler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chandler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chandler's guard! Nice work there by Tim!
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tim won't allow Chandler to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tiny Tim wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chandler defending well as Tim loads up on a big left hand.
Chandler walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Tim. That snapped Chandler's head back.
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tim throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Tim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Tim.
Tim punishes Chandler's body with a nice straight punch.
Tim misses with a series of wild punches.
Tim misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chandler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tim looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Tim.
Tim is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chandler looks winded!
Tim connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tim.
Tim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tim can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Tim there.
Chandler is rocked!
Tim looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Tim finish him?
Chandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tim throws out the jab.
Tim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler seems to have recovered his senses.
Tim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tim throws a monster overhand right that drops Chandler! Tim follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiny Tim!
After winning the bout, Tiny Tim 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Carlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Saitou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, NFG-Anthem for the Unwanted. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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176 lbs
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Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Carlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Saitou!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitou throws a body punch but Carlo moves out of range.
Carlo throws a leg kick which misses Saitou's front leg but catches the back leg as Saitou tries to avoid it.
Saitou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carlo.
Carlo darts in and clinches Saitou up against the cage.
Saitou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carlo is trying to trip Saitou. He has hold of a leg but Saitou is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carlo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saitou trying to control the position.
Carlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Saitou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitou keeping moving, preventing Carlo from controlling successfully.
Carlo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saitou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saitou controls Carlo momentarily but Carlo frees himself.
Saitou keeping full guard, as Carlo tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saitou is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saitou swats away the attempt to clinch by Carlo.
Jim Carlo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saitou is trying to defend but Carlo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saitou is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitou is trying to control but can't.
Carlo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saitou's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carlo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlo is working for a kimura but Saitou is defending it quite comfortably.
Saitou controlling the position for now.
Carlo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carlo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Carlo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saitou manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Saitou can't do much from the bottom here.
Carlo in side control, throwing shots but Saitou defends.
Carlo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Saitou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carlo but great work by Saitou.
Carlo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Saitou misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Saitou controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlo gets back to half guard.
Saitou stalling.
Carlo is staying active underneath Saitou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saitou seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitou is just content to waste time from the top position. Carlo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saitou defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Carlo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saitou connects with a nice looking jab.
Saitou misses with a double jab
and Carlo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saitou's knee momentarily.
Carlo misses with a takedown
and Saitou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carlo misses with a takedown
and Saitou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carlo slips a jab and a cross from Saitou.
Saitou stuffs the takedown attempt from Carlo. Carlo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlo shoots in looking for a takedown but Saitou manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carlo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Saitou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saitou.
Saitou looks to land a combination but Carlo avoids it well.
Saitou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlo with a poor takedown
and Saitou counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saitou lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carlo shoots and misses
and Saitou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carlo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saitou avoids it really well and circles away.
Saitou stuffs the takedown.
Saitou clinches up with Carlo and pushes him back against the cage.
Carlo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saitou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saitou is trying to push Carlo away but Carlo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carlo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saitous head.
Saitou is trying to break the clinch but Carlo is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carlo as Saitou tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saitou gets caught napping as Carlo dives in and scores a takedown. Saitou manages to retain guard.
Saitou working a defensive guard here.
Carlo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saitou is keeping the position for now.
Carlo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saitou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carlo stands and throws Saitou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saitou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saitou is trying to get back to half guard.
Carlo cracks Saitou with a big right hand but Saitou just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saitou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carlo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saitou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carlo swings around for an armbar but Saitou sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carlo's guard.
Saitou stopping the sweep attempt from Carlo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlo is trying to keep Saitou in close.
Saitou landing some decent shots from guard.
Saitou trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitou stopping the sweep attempt from Carlo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saitou trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Saitou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Saitou gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saitou keeping full guard, as Carlo tries to pass.
Saitou trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Carlo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saitou is keeping the position for now.
Carlo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitou controlling the position.
Carlo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jim Carlo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Saitou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carlo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlo advances to half guard.
Saitou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carlo is stalling in the full guard.
Saitou controls Carlo momentarily but Carlo frees himself.
Carlo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saitou's head.
Carlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Saitou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlo defends it easily.
Saitou wants to sweep here but Carlo controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saitou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlo wants to control from the top but Saitou keeps moving.
Saitou thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carlo passes Saitou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saitou wants to control but Carlo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saitou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlo moves into full mount! Saitou won't be happy about that!
Carlo landing punches.
Carlo lands a big shot there that rocks Saitou but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carlo tries to control but Saitou wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlo looking to secure an arm triangle but Saitou defends it well.
Carlo fails to move to back control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Saitou has worked his arm free - good work by Saitou!
Carlo tries for a kimura but Saitou is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saitou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Carlo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carlo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Carlo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jim Carlo waved his t-shirt featuring Xtreme Merchandise's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Pittana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Twister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Twister told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alessandro Pittana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Twister!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pittana misses with a combination
and Twister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Twister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pittana throws out the jab.
Twister feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Twister advances position into side control!
Pittana wants to get back to his feet but Twister drags him back down.
Twister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pittana is trying to get back to his feet.
Twister tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Twister 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 Pittana's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pittana is pushing Twister's head away, looking to escape. Twister manages to hold on to the position though.
Twister is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pittana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pittana is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twister has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pittana!
Twister working for a submission but Pittana is keeping him at bay.
Pittana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Twister on the ground.
Pittana wants to get back to his feet.
Twister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Twister takes Pittana's back.
Twister working for a choke but Pittana is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twister working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Pittana is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Twister has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Pittana taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Twister!
A victorious Tony Twister thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bors De Camlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bors De Camlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Camlan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Camlan fails with the takedown
and Jordan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Camlan breaks from the clinch.
De Camlan throws a series of punches but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Camlan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jordan on the side of the head.
De Camlan thows a body shot but no joy.
De Camlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jordan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jordan gets a clinch.
De Camlan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Camlan prevents a body shot from Jordan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jordan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Camlan tries to pull guard but Jordan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Camlan is trying to force a seperation but Jordan has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Camlan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Camlan can't break the clinch.
A short left from Jordan.
Jordan taking a breather.
Jordan pushes De Camlan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jordan tries to work over De Camlan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Camlan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jordan pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bors De Camlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Camlan throws a series of punches but Jordan avoids them all with ease.
Jordan lands a really nice looking cross but De Camlan seems unphased.
Jordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Camlan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jordan's head.
Jordan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jordan jabs at De Camlan's body.
Bors De Camlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Camlan misses with a takedown
and Jordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Camlan shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense.
De Camlan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Camlan ducks right into an uppercut from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Camlan throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jordan. No joy for De Camlan on that attempt.
Jordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Camlan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jordan as he avoids it easily.
Jordan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Camlan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jordan darts in and clinches De Camlan up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Camlan.
A left hand lands to the body for Jordan.
De Camlan is breathing heavily.
De Camlan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jordan after a bit of a struggle.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
Jordan lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jordan has De Camlan pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jordan.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Camlan backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jordan.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan breaks the clinch.
Jordan blocks a head kick by De Camlan.
Jordan works the jab nicely.
De Camlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Camlan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jordan throws a nice looking combination but De Camlan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jordan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordan pushes De Camlan up against the cage in a clinch.
De Camlan letting Jordan take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jordan.
De Camlan misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jordan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jordan punishes De Camlan's body with a nice straight punch.
Jordan moves in looking to clinch but De Camlan pushes him off.
De Camlan cracks Jordan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Camlan misses with a few strikes there.
De Camlan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Camlan misses the shot to the body.
Jordan pushes De Camlan up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Camlan.
A short body shot lands from Jordan as the two fighters clinch.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as De Camlan controls his hands.
Jordan slows down the pace here.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of De Camlan's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Camlan tries to circle away but Jordan has him pinned against the cage.
Jordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Camlan tries to circle away but Jordan has him pinned against the cage.
De Camlan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jordan smiles and moves away.
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Camlan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jordan to score with a decent uppercut.
De Camlan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jordan swivels and escapes.
De Camlan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Jordan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Camlan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Camlan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jordan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Camlan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jordan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jordan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Camlan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jordan scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Camlan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bors De Camlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Camlan falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan catches De Camlan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Camlan ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Camlan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jordan avoids the head kick by De Camlan.
De Camlan fails to land with a series of punches.
Jordan takes the fight into the clinch.
Jordan lands a left hand.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Jordan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Michael Jordan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Jordan breaks from the clinch.
Jordan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of De Camlan backwards.
A frustrated look appears on De Camlan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jordan.
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jordan controlling the action here for a moment.
De Camlan is looking for a takedown.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of De Camlan's head.
Jordan blocking some punches.
De Camlan is trying to break free.
Jordan pushes De Camlan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Camlan backwards.
Jordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
De Camlan throws a lazy head kick
and Jordan counters with a nice body kick.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Camlan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Camlan misses with a series of wild punches.
De Camlan throws a jab when Jordan was well out of range.
De Camlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Camlan throws a right and a left that Jordan avoids nicely.
Jordan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Camlan.
Jordan cracks a nice hook into De Camlan's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Camlan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jordan to score with a decent uppercut.
Jordan cracks De Camlan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Camlan ducks right into an uppercut from Jordan.
Michael Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jordan scores with a shot to the body.
Jordan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Camlan.
De Camlan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Camlan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
Jordan breaks from the clinch.
De Camlan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jordan tries to sprawl out of it but De Camlan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jordan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Jordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Camlan doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jordan.
De Camlan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bors De Camlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan throws a head kick that De Camlan semi-blocks.
Jordan forces De Camlan back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Jordan.
Jordan lands a body punch.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of De Camlan backwards.
Jordan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Camlan backwards.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Jordan breaks the clinch.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
De Camlan can't break the clinch.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jordan as the two fighters clinch.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Camlan dodges the punch combination from Jordan.
Jordan lands a head kick. De Camlan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Camlan blocks a head kick by Jordan.
De Camlan misses with a double jab.
Bors De Camlan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jordan darts in and clinches De Camlan up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
Jordan breaks the clinch.
Jordan connects with a body shot that sends De Camlan's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan cracks a nice hook into De Camlan's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Camlan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Camlan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jordan drives through and clinches with De Camlan against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
De Camlan is trying to break the clinch but Jordan is controlling him.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
De Camlan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jordan is defending well.
Jordan is working De Camlan over against the cage.
Jordan breaks from the clinch.
Michael Jordan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Camlan tries for a takedown but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jordan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Camlan on the side of the head.
Bors De Camlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Camlan on the side of the head.
Michael Jordan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jordan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jordan!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Jordan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anal Bead Party (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Natural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Natural has chosen Tupac- Me Against The World as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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236 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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anal Bead Party!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Natural!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Natural gets the takedown into side control.
Natural misses with the ground and pound.
Natural sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Party is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Party regains half guard, as Natural was trying to land strikes.
Natural missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natural is looking to advance position but Party won't allow it.
Natural throws a strike but Party avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Natural has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Natural throws a big right hand that misses.
Natural stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Party swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natural postures up in Party's guard and throws a big left but Party blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natural trying to move into half guard but instead Party has managed to sweep!
Natural has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Randy Natural.
Natural feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Party keeping full guard, as Natural tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Party is looking to stand up but Natural isn't so interested in that idea.
Natural throwing strikes from guard but Party blocks nicely.
Party wants to stand and escape but Natural is having none of it.
Natural throws a big elbow that misses.
Natural makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like Anal Bead Party has been cut.
Natural throws an elbow that misses. Party uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Natural's guard. Nice move by Party!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Party would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Party being controlled here momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Natural drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Natural dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anal Bead Party'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.
Natural drives through with a takedown into Party's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Party preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Natural working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Natural throwing strikes but missing.
Natural passes Party's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Natural is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Party doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Natural.
Natural throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Party avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Natural.
Natural throws a strike but Party avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Natural throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Party works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Natural postures up in Party's guard and throws a big left but Party blocks it.
Natural is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Natural's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Natural accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natural missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Natural throws an elbow that misses. Party uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Natural's guard. Nice move by Party!
Natural is trying to control the position but Party postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Natural holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anal Bead Party has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Natural blocks a head kick by Party.
Natural shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Party manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Natural throws an elbow that misses. Party uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Natural's guard. Nice move by Party!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natural looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Party tries to stand but Natural is controlling from the bottom.
Natural wants to improve his position but instead Party has moved into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Party tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Natural.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Natural showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anal Bead Party's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A low kick from Party is predictable there
and Natural counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Natural.
Natural has gone for a leg lock! Party slips out almost immediately though and dives into Natural's guard.
Natural looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy Natural has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Natural drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Natural throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Randy Natural has got the better of the ground game so far.
Natural throws an elbow but Party slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natural fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Natural tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Natural swings around for an armbar but Party sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Natural's guard.
Natural working a defensive guard but Party manages to pass into side control anyway.
Natural is looking for a sweep.
Party working away.
Anal Bead Party has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natural is looking for a sweep.
Natural can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Randy Natural.
Party misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Party throws a head kick that misses.
Natural shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Natural showed some decent athleticism there.
Randy Natural is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Natural is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Natural comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Natural has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Natural!
A victorious Randy Natural thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Massive Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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168 lbs
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157 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
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Massive Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Alonso!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alonso.
Alonso with a poor takedown
and Destruction counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Destruction accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Destruction controlling from the top position.
Destruction keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alonso's head.
Destruction trying to control but Alonso is working from the bottom.
Destruction in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Destruction wants to control from the top but Alonso keeps moving.
Destruction postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Destruction preventing the sweep.
Destruction lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Destruction postures up and lands a big shot to Alonso's brow.
Destruction working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction throws a big elbow that misses.
Destruction postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Destruction postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alonso 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.
Destruction wants to control from the top but Alonso keeps moving.
Alonso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Destruction manages to get himself to full guard.
Destruction bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alonso's guard.
Destruction lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alonso working a defensive guard here.
Destruction scoring with some ground and pound.
Destruction is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Destruction has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alonso throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Destruction throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction works over Alonso with some ground and pound from guard.
Destruction is in close to Alonso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alonso looking for a sweep. Not yet Alonso, not yet.
Destruction throws a big right hand that misses.
Alonso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alonso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Destruction chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destruction throwing strikes from guard but Alonso blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destruction postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Destruction is looking to work some ground and pound but Alonso has wrist control.
Alonso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Destruction not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Destruction working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Destruction working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction distracts Alonso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Destruction landing with the ground and pound.
Destruction postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Destruction trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alonso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alonso is on top in guard.
Destruction wants to sweep but no luck.
Alonso throws a big right hand that misses.
Destruction 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.
Destruction escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alonso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Destruction has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alonso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alonso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction looking for a guillotine here but Alonso defends easily.
Destruction working for a triangle but Alonso defends it easily.
Destruction looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Destruction keeping moving, preventing Alonso from controlling successfully.
Alonso lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massive Destruction dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Destruction slips a jab and a cross from Alonso.
Alonso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Destruction counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alonso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Destruction. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Destruction trying to control from half guard but Alonso is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Destruction connects with a nice short shot to Alonso's temple.
Destruction in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alonso tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Destruction!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massive Destruction!
Post fight, an emotional Massive Destruction said 'Don't be scared homie !'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birchmont wants to clinch.
Birchmont takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lil III connects with a looping right hand.
Birchmont doesn't manage to clinch there - Lil III circles away.
Birchmont stuffs the takedown attempt from Lil III. Lil III gets slowly back to his feet.
Lil III looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Birchmont connects with a crisp jab.
Birchmont tries to clinch up but Lil III circles away and keeps his distance.
Birchmont darts in trying to clinch
and Lil III counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lil III keeps the fight on the outside.
Lil III gets tackled into the cage by Birchmont. Birchmont maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lil III working aggressively here.
Lil III breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III misses with a head kick.
Birchmont doesn't manage to clinch there - Lil III circles away.
Some wild striking there from Birchmont.
Birchmont fails with an attempt to clinch.
Birchmont darts in and clinches Lil III up against the cage.
Birchmont tries to stall but Lil III uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lil III misses with a punch to the body.
Birchmont is looking to control Lil III's arms but Lil III gets an underhook and turns him. Now Birchmont has his back to the cage.
Lil III throws an elbow but it misses.
Lil III tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birchmont's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Lil III fails to land.
Birchmont pushes Lil III back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lil III'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.
Lil III lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lil III lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birchmont backwards.
Lil III taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birchmont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lil III's elbow.
Lil III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Birchmont is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Birchmont scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchmont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birchmont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birchmont manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil III throws a big right hand that misses.
Lil III wants to control from the top but Birchmont keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Birchmont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lil III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Birchmont working for a triangle but Lil III defends it easily.
Lil III landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Birchmont works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lil III got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birchmont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lil III has managed to get both his arms back between Birchmont's legs - danger averted.
Birchmont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lil III can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lil III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birchmont swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lil III won't allow Birchmont to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lil III scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lil III postures up in Birchmont's guard and throws a big left but Birchmont blocks it.
Lil III landing some decent shots from guard.
Lil III pushes down on Birchmont's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lil III takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lil III landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III trying to mount his opponent but Birchmont defends it.
Birchmont trying to control but Lil III postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III is looking to advance position but Birchmont won't allow it.
Lil III seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birchmont does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Birchmont is trying to get back to full guard.
Birchmont moves into full guard.
Lil III scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lil III trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lil III's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lil III postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Birchmont being controlled here, momentarily.
Lil III working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Birchmont's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Birchmont takes the fight into the clinch.
Birchmont managing to block the knees to the body from Lil III.
Lil III can't find room to land a body shot as Birchmont controls the action.
Birchmont lands a left hand.
Lil III goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birchmont lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Lil III on the inside.
Lil III can't find room to land a body shot as Birchmont controls the action.
Lil III throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lil III lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birchmont backwards.
Birchmont scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lil III goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Lil III.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lil III lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lil III.
Birchmont looking to slow down the pace here.
Lil III tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birchmont's elbow.
Birchmont prevents a body shot from Lil III.
Birchmont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lil III walks away with a smile on his face. Birchmont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III gets tackled into the cage by Birchmont. Birchmont maintains the clinch.
Birchmont tries to stall but Lil III uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Birchmont lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lil III lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Lil III.
Lil III can't find room to land a body shot as Birchmont controls the action.
Birchmont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lil III dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lil III tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Birchmont smiles and moves away.
Lil III misses with a straight left.
Birchmont doesn't manage to clinch there - Lil III circles away.
Lil III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birchmont doesn't manage to clinch there - Lil III circles away.
Birchmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lil III was well out of range. Poor timing from Birchmont.
Birchmont lands with a hook. Lil III tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont moves away from the strike by Lil III.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lil III misses with a leg kick.
Lil III blocks a jab.
Christian Birchmont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Birchmont misses.
Birchmont misses with an uppercut. Lil III saw that one coming.
Birchmont takes one on the button.
Birchmont closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lil III counters with a nice uppercut.
Christian Birchmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lil III cracks a nice hook into Birchmont's ribs.
Birchmont with a jab.
Lil III throws a leg kick but Birchmont sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lil III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Birchmont as he avoids it easily.
Lil III looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Birchmont wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont has managed to clinch.
Lil III struggles to land a body shot inside as Birchmont controls his hands.
Lil III tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birchmont's elbow.
Lil III can't find room to land a body shot as Birchmont controls the action.
Birchmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birchmont throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lil IIIs head.
Lil III lands a right hand.
Birchmont is trying to pull guard but Lil III has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Birchmont.
Lil III tries to land knees in the clinch but Birchmont avoids the damage to the body.
Lil III wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birchmont wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lil III stalling in the clinch but Birchmont improves position.
Lil III lands a left hand.
Ba Lil III has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Birchmont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lil III tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birchmont scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont tries to work over Lil III's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birchmont can't find room to land a body shot as Lil III controls the action.
Birchmont scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lil III swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lil III blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Birchmont on the inside.
Lil III tries a body shot but Birchmont blocks it.
Lil III tries to throw a body punch but Birchmont avoids it by throwing Lil III back against the cage.
Birchmont is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lil III to keep the fight standing.
Birchmont lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Birchmont looking to stall.
Lil III is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Birchmont is keeping busy.
Lil III jumps guard but Birchmont stands there with Lil III around his waist. Lil III gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lil III misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lil III misses with a hook to the ribs.
Birchmont tries to work over Lil III's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Ba Lil III 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.
Jab from Lil III.
Lil III misses the shot to the body.
Lil III fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Birchmont is out of range.
Birchmont is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Birchmont.
Lil III swings for the body but Birchmont moves out of range.
Lil III takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lil III jabs Birchmont right on the nose. Birchmont blinks but takes it well.
Birchmont wants to clinch up but Lil III keeps it at a distance.
Birchmont drives through and clinches with Lil III against the cage.
Lil III lands with a left to the head.
Birchmont scores with a hook to the body.
Lil III is leaning against Birchmont and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III is trying to pull guard but Birchmont turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lil III is stalling here.
Lil III doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lil III walks away with a smile on his face. Birchmont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lil III pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Birchmont is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lil III.
Lil III ducks right into an uppercut from Birchmont.
Birchmont doesn't manage to clinch there - Lil III circles away.
Birchmont has taken the fight to the clinch.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Lil III holds him up against the cage and eventually Birchmont drops back down to his feet.
Lil III has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Birchmont is trying to keep an underhook but Lil III manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Birchmont keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Birchmont avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lil III.
Lil III not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lil III landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lil III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Birchmont tries to roll over but Lil III keeps him under control.
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!
Lil III is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Birchmont sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lil III lands a nice short elbow.
Lil III is looking for a kimura here.
Birchmont is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lil III's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lil III's back!
Lil III is trying to break free.
Lil III wants to control his opponent's hands but Birchmont gets his hands free.
Lil III defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Birchmont's arms.
Lil III wants to control his opponent's hands but Birchmont gets his hands free.
Birchmont has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lil III! Can he survive? No! He's out! Birchmont gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Birchmont! Christian Birchmont retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Christian Birchmont 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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