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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willy Pincher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Shot Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willy Pincher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willy Pincher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buck Shot Bowie!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Willy Pincher has been cut.
Bowie scores with a shot to the body.
Bowie lands a lovely overhand right.
Pincher moves forwards but Bowie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pincher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Australian Xtreme Elite Stand Up Training in the buildup to the fight.
Bowie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bowie tries to close the distance and clinch but Pincher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bowie lands with a shot to the body.
Pincher moves into range and clinches up with Bowie.
Bowie works on Pincher's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pincher backwards.
Bowie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pincher backwards.
Bowie lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bowie.
Bowie lands a nice uppercut.
Bowie lands with a short shot to the head.
Bowie lands a body shot.
Bowie lands a hook that snaps the head of Pincher backwards.
Pincher is rocked!
Bowie lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Pincher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowie lands with a light punch inside.
Bowie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pincher backwards.
Bowie unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pincher! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bowie is unloading with more strikes now! Pincher drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Shot Bowie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imran Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Robinson (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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210 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Imran Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson looks to land a body kick but Khan moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch.
Khan trying to stall but Robinson improves his position.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robinson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Robinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Imran Khan has been cut.
Robinson tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Khan slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
Robinson with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Chris Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Robinson does it's job there.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson clinches with his opponent.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Robinson.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robinson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Khan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Khan has the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Khan gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Khan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Khan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robinson up against the cage.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khan walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Imran Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Robinson.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khan checks a leg kick.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Khan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Robinson will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
A left lands for Robinson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Khan wants to clinch.
Khan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson wants to land a leg kick but Khan is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Imran Khan's cut.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
Robinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khan managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khan walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Robinson lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Khan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan thows a body kick. Robinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Robinson lands an overhand right.
Robinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan misses with a double jab.
Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
Imran Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson drives through and clinches with Khan against the cage.
Khan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robinson tries to circle away but Khan has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson looking to stall.
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Chris Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan blocks a jab.
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan counters with an inside leg kick.
Robinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Khan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Khan stalling.
Robinson is working for takedown but Khan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to stall.
Khan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Khan'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.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Khan is controlling him.
Robinson tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Robinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Imran Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Robinson.
Robinson tries to circle away but Khan has him pinned against the cage.
Khan is struggling to control the position.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch but Khan keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Khan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robinson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Khan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Robinson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Khan trying to control the hands but Robinson breaks the grip.
Khan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Robinson not allowing Khan to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Imran Khan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Robinson tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
Robinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Khan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Khan is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Khan.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
Khan is trying to maintain a safe position but Robinson gets an underhook and turns Khan into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a knee to the body.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan lands a knee to the body.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson jumps guard but Khan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan lands an elbow inside that Robinson shrugs off.
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Khan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khan clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
A short left from Khan.
Khan missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Robinson tries to tie him up.
Khan trying to control the position but instead, Robinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Khan into the cage.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Khan is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Imran Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khan tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Khan's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Khan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robinson.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson throws an off balance right hand
and Khan counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Khan throws a combination. Robinson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Chris Robinson has been cut.
Khan darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khan throws an elbow but misses.
Khan stops a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Chris Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imran Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Robinson!
Chris Robinson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Dmitrigorbachovovonovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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280 lbs
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244 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vyacheslav Dmitrigorbachovovonovich!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mir 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.
Mir drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Mir seems to have locked his on tight now - Dmitrigorbachovovonovich screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Mir, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Frank Mir!
Frank Mir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Its Time for War. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Darude - Sandstorm . 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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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
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacquiao throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
Pacquiao tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Pacquiao misses its intended target.
Pacquiao throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pacquiao's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pacquiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carlos Silva.
Pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!
Pacquiao throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Pacquiao didn't expect that.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
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!
Silva advances position into side control!
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva 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.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Pacquiao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao dodges the ground and pound from Silva.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva trying to control the action but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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 Pacquiao's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pacquiao is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlos Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pacquiao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Pacquiao scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacquiao throws out the jab.
Pacquiao throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacquiao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Pacquiao working aggressively here.
Pacquiao stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Pacquiao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pacquiao trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Pacquiao to the mat.
Pacquiao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacquiao has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pacquiao is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pacquiao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pacquiao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pacquiao is working hard here to advance position.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva avoids the attempt from Pacquiao to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a head shot.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pacquiao wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Silva looking to ground and pound but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.
Pacquiao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Pacquiao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Pacquiao misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva throws a wild hook but Pacquiao just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Silva gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Pacquiao raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
A very excited looking Manny Pacquiao 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pat Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe has chosen For Whom the Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Pat Small could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blake Axe's chin.
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27
178 lbs
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32
177 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Axe!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small moves out of range of the strikes.
Small lands a nice shot that snaps Axe's head back.
Axe throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Small misses with a double jab.
Small with a nice cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Axe scores with a four punch combination!
Axe just misses with a punch to the body.
Small takes a swing at Axe's ribcage but misses.
Axe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Axe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Small looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Small tries to land a leg kick but Axe saw it coming and moves away.
Small slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small gets a clinch.
Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axe backwards.
Axe is rocked!
Small lands a right hand.
Axe is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him?
Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut.
Small lands an uppercut.
Small lands a big right hand that drops Axe! The killer instinct kicks in and Small finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Small!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Small!
An out of breath Pat Small thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trinidad Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Stien has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Trinidad Suarez's chin.
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200 lbs
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28
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trinidad Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Stien!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez misses with a hook. Stien ducked under it nicely.
Stien tests Suarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trinidad Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stien scores with a jab.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Stien counters with a right hand to the body.
Stien digs a good body shot into Suarez's ribs.
Suarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stien. Stien obviously looking to wear him down.
Suarez dips to his left and cracks Stien with an uppercut!
It looks like Ben Stien has been cut.
Suarez throws a nice looking combination but Stien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suarez missing with a left hand there. Stien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stien closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez is staying active underneath Stien, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez wants to control but Stien is keeping busy.
Stien trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
Suarez is refusing to be controlled, as Stien sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Stien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stien perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stien working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stien lands strikes from half guard.
Stien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suarez controlling the position for now.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stien in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stien misses with a looping right.
Stien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stien lands with a good body shot.
Suarez swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suarez. Stien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stien scores with a body shot.
Stien scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stien throws a hook to the side of Suarez's head but Suarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stien moves away.
Suarez misses with a body shot
and Stien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stien uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suarez has time to react.
Suarez misses with a takedown
and Stien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stien feints and as Suarez raises his hands in defense, Stien changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stien trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez wants to improve his position but instead Stien has moved into half guard.
Stien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stien missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suarez is concentrating on defense, preventing Stien from advancing position.
Suarez tries to roll over but Stien keeps him under control.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
Stien tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stien is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stien missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stien not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stien trying to mount his opponent but Suarez defends it.
Stien slips a nice elbow through Suarez's hands, connecting with Suarez's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stien thows a huge punch but Suarez dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Stien's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stien tries for a takedown but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stien shoots in looking for a takedown. Suarez tries to sprawl out of it but Stien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Suarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Stien.
Stien just misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stien defends well and Suarez ends up having to push Stien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stien prevents the takedown attempt.
Suarez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stien.
Trinidad Suarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Stien.
Stien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stien is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Suarez is working for takedown but Stien is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ben Stien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stien scores with a nice strike.
Stien scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suarez somewhat.
Stien staying out of range there.
Stien looks to land a left hand but Suarez moved out of range nicely.
Suarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Suarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stien manages to avoid it.
Stien needs to keep his hands up - Suarez had a free shot at his head there.
Stien cracks the inside of Suarez's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez fails with the takedown
letting Stien counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stien misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Stien. That snapped Suarez's head back.
Suarez misses with an uppercut.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt - Stien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Stien is just out of range.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Stien misses with a body shot.
Stien lands a glancing blow to the side of Suarez's head.
Stien bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stien lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Suarez down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stien trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez is trying to control Stien's posture but Stien avoids it.
Ben Stien has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stien trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Stien misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez regains half guard, as Stien was trying to land strikes.
Stien wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez controlling the position for now.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Stien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suarez defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suarez's head.
Suarez is holding on to half guard well.
Stien lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Stien's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stien shoots in for a double leg but Suarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez avoids the body shot from Stien.
Suarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Stien misses with the combination.
Stien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stien misses with a straight right.
Stien misses with a series of wild punches.
Suarez misses the shot to the body.
Stien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suarez.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stien misses with a left hand
letting Suarez counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suarez misses with a body shot
and Stien counters with a leg kick.
Stien lands with a good body shot.
Stien misses with a low kick.
Stien misses with an uppercut.
Suarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stien.
Stien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stien looks for the body kick but Suarez saw that one coming.
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stien counters with a straight right hand.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Stien saw that one coming.
Stien throws the left hand but Suarez avoids the punch easily.
Suarez lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stien, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stien moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Suarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Stien.
Suarez moves out of range as Stien strikes.
Suarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stien.
Stien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suarez momentarily.
Stien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
Stien swings for the body but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez slips a jab from Stien.
Stien ducks under a wild hook from Suarez.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Stien on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez misses with a combination
and Stien counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Suarez is in trouble now - Stien has advanced to mount!
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Stien isn't that keen on the idea.
A big strike lands for Stien! That's really hurt Suarez and he's turned his back - Stien keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Stien jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Stien!
After winning the bout, Ben Stien 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hannibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ovid Julios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
275 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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30
279 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hannibal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ovid Julios!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hannibal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Julios.
Hannibal misses with a wild body shot.
Hannibal cracks Julios with a good jab.
It looks like Ovid Julios has been cut.
Julios closes the distance and clinches.
Julios misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hannibal.
Julios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Julios avoids the elbow strike from Hannibal, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Julios is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hannibal is defending well for now.
Hannibal tries a knee to the head but Julios blocks it.
Julios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Julios.
It looks like Jason Hannibal has been cut.
Julios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hannibal scores with a shoulder strike.
Hannibal lands an elbow just above Julios 's eye.
Hannibal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hannibal misses with a punch to the body.
Hannibal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Hannibal.
That has opened up Ovid Julios's cut even more.
A short left from Hannibal.
Hannibal digs a right hand into Julios's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Julios's gas tank.
Julios is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hannibal is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannibal pushes Julios back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Julios looks winded!
Hannibal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hannibal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hannibal creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Julios's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Julios drops to his knees and Hannibal pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Hannibal!
An out of breath Jason Hannibal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Super Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans comes to the cage accompanied by Hans being Hans. Alves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guerreiro by Curumin. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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29
171 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Super Hans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Alves!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hans lunges at Alves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alves's hand.
Hans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Alves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hans swings widly with a right hand
so Alves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hans keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves cracks Hans with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alves.
Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hans has his foot on Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.
Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alves wants to control from the top but Hans keeps moving.
Hans has momentary wrist control but Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
Alves won't allow Hans to sweep him here.
Hans working a defensive guard here.
Hans manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alves?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hans lands with some strikes.
Alves is rocked!
Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
Hans is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Alves has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alves?
Alves is still in real trouble! Can Hans finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hans! Alves is hurt baaadly! Hans is firing away with more strikes - Alves is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Hans!
A victorious Super Hans 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 Curtis Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuhiko Jr has chosen EYE OF THE TIGER as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr enters the cage!
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33
176 lbs
25 - 14 - 1 |
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29
183 lbs
26 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Sharp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tatsuhiko Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharp wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to pass the guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up in Sharp's guard and throws a big left but Sharp blocks it.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Tatsuhiko Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tatsuhiko Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sharp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sharp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sharp wants to get back to his feet but Tatsuhiko Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuhiko Jr with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatsuhiko Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing strikes from guard but Sharp blocks nicely.
Tatsuhiko Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Sharp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Curtis Sharp just wasn't active enough.
Tatsuhiko Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Sharp gets double underhooks and turns Tatsuhiko Jr into the cage.
Sharp misses with some punches.
Tatsuhiko Jr has Sharp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sharp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sharp is trying to break the clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr is controlling him.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sharp is defending well.
Curtis Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
Sharp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatsuhiko Jr prevents Sharp from breaking the clinch.
Tatsuhiko Jr prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp is trying to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sharp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharp smiles and moves away.
Tatsuhiko Jr dives in and grabs Sharp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sharp pushes down on Tatsuhiko Jr's head and hops out.
A big left from Sharp misses.
Sharp throws an overhand right that lands on Tatsuhiko Jr's shoulder, as Tatsuhiko Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatsuhiko Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Sharp's guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatsuhiko Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharp trying to control the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to stand but Sharp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tatsuhiko Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Tatsuhiko Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sharp's head.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tatsuhiko Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Sharp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sharp jumps into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control but Sharp flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sharp has the hooks in. Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tatsuhiko Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tatsuhiko Jr rolls, trying to escape but Sharp keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sharp's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tatsuhiko Jr can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sharp digs a good hook to Tatsuhiko Jr's body.
A slow jab from Sharp misses its intended target.
Sharp lands a nice looking body shot.
Sharp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has been cut.
Sharp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sharp looks to land a body kick but Tatsuhiko Jr moved away.
Sharp misses with a straight right.
Curtis Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Sharp shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Sharp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sharp.
Sharp misses with a jab to the body
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Sharp avoids the head kick by Tatsuhiko Jr.
A head kick misses from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Sharp throws a leg kick that misses.
Sharp throws the kick towards the body but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp misses with a hook to the body
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sharp is trying to get back to full guard.
Sharp desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sharp tries to kick Tatsuhiko Jr off but Tatsuhiko Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sharp wants to control but Tatsuhiko Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the action but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sharp defends it well.
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. Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a nice short shot to Sharp's temple.
Tatsuhiko Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Sharp to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sharp has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tatsuhiko Jr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sharp wants to break free but Tatsuhiko Jr has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries for a takedown but Sharp manages to get underhooks.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tatsuhiko Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sharp controlling from the top position.
Sharp won't allow Tatsuhiko Jr to sweep him here.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Tatsuhiko Jr keeps moving.
Sharp stopping the sweep attempt from Tatsuhiko Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tatsuhiko Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sharp's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr passes Sharp's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sharp wants to get back to full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr is taking a breather. Sharp says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sharp keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Tatsuhiko Jr blocks the leg kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatsuhiko Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatsuhiko Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sharp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sharp takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the action but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Sharp sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sharp trying to control but Tatsuhiko Jr postures up.
Sharp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sharp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Sharp's brow.
Tatsuhiko Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Sharp.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Sharp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharp wants to sweep here but Tatsuhiko Jr controlling him for the moment.
Sharp is adopting a defensive guard.
Sharp has momentary wrist control but Tatsuhiko Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharp is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsuhiko Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Sharp wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sharp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sharp is pulling down on Tatsuhiko Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Tatsuhiko Jr, at least for the moment.
Sharp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sharp trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tatsuhiko Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sharp wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharp trying to control the position.
Sharp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatsuhiko Jr is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up in Sharp's guard and throws a big left but Sharp blocks it.
Sharp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to stand but Sharp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sharp misses with a jab to the body
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sharp as Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in.
Sharp thows a body shot but no joy.
Curtis Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatsuhiko Jr blocks a leg kick.
Sharp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sharp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sharp is looking to wear down Tatsuhiko Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharp is fending him off so far but Tatsuhiko Jr persists. Nope, Sharp circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Sharp fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sharp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatsuhiko Jr is one step ahead there.
Sharp is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tatsuhiko Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is trying to keep Tatsuhiko Jr in close.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatsuhiko Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws an elbow that misses. Sharp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tatsuhiko Jr's guard. Nice move by Sharp!
Sharp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to sweep here but Sharp controlling him for the moment.
Tatsuhiko Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tatsuhiko Jr cracks Sharp with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sharp tries to lock up and control but Tatsuhiko Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tatsuhiko Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Sharp blocking the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuhiko Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sharp's face.
Sharp is rocked!
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a couple of good shots and Sharp has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Sharp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sharp has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tatsuhiko Jr is punishing Sharp with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to control Sharp but Sharp is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sharp to escape the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sharp manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tatsuhiko Jr's guard. Nice work there by Sharp.
Sharp won't allow Tatsuhiko Jr to sweep him here.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Tatsuhiko Jr keeps moving.
Tatsuhiko Jr has an active guard here but Sharp has managed to pass into half guard.
Sharp seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharp is keen to just control but Tatsuhiko Jr is a slippery customer.
Tatsuhiko Jr manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatsuhiko Jr manages to avoid it.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to move into range but Sharp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tatsuhiko Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatsuhiko Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sharp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sharp connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp wants to slow Tatsuhiko Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Sharp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
A punch lands to the side of Tatsuhiko Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Sharp finds it's target.
Sharp throws a looping overhand right but Tatsuhiko Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis Sharp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Sharp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatsuhiko Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Sharp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatsuhiko Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sharp throws a poor cross that misses
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Curtis Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Sharp throws a shot to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range as Sharp strikes.
Sharp leaves Tatsuhiko Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tatsuhiko Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatsuhiko Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
Curtis Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharp throws a series of punches but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuhiko Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sharp's guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Sharp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tatsuhiko Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatsuhiko Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharp, not yet.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tatsuhiko Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tatsuhiko Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing strikes but Sharp manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sharp wants to control but Tatsuhiko Jr is keeping him busy.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp working away.
Tatsuhiko Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to get to full guard but Sharp has control of the leg.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuhiko Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to control but can't.
Sharp is keen to just control but Tatsuhiko Jr is a slippery customer.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatsuhiko Jr, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
I've got Tatsuhiko Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr is the new welterweight champion!
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germanicus comes to the cage accompanied by Now We Are Free. Jensen has chosen Devour as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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256 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen misses with a low kick.
Germanicus throws a front kick aimed at Jensen's knee but Jensen avoids it well.
Jensen with a poor takedown
and Germanicus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jensen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Germanicus.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jensen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Hagen Germanicus has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germanicus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germanicus connects with an inside leg kick.
Jensen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Germanicus works the jab nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Germanicus - that will leave a mark!
Germanicus throws an overhand right that lands on Jensen's shoulder, as Jensen tries to avoid the shot.
Germanicus shoots in but no luck this time.
Jensen throws a combination that misses
and Germanicus counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Germanicus - that landed with a thud.
Germanicus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Germanicus blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus has Jensen pressed against the cage.
Jensen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Germanicus after a bit of a struggle.
Germanicus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jensens head.
Germanicus is looking to control Jensen's arms but Jensen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Germanicus has his back to the cage.
Jensen has had enough of the clinch but Germanicus keeps him there for the moment.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jensen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jensen misses with a punch to the body.
Germanicus tries a body shot but Jensen blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Jensen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jensen scores with a shot to the side of Germanicus's head.
Germanicus blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Germanicus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jensen misses with a body punch.
Germanicus lands a nice uppercut.
Jensen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jensen has a couple of punches blocked by Germanicus.
Jensen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to break free but Germanicus has control.
Germanicus prevents Jensen from breaking the clinch.
Jensen prevents a body shot from Germanicus.
Germanicus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jensen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Germanicus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hagen Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Jensen.
Jensen wants to break free but Germanicus has control.
Germanicus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Germanicus.
Germanicus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Germanicus misses with the head strike.
Jensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jensen misses with some punches.
Germanicus blocking some punches.
Jensen breaks the clinch.
Germanicus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jensen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jensen looks winded!
Germanicus dips to his left and cracks Jensen with an uppercut!
Germanicus scores with the left hand. Jensen knows he should have avoided that one.
Jensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Germanicus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen lands with a cross.
Germanicus misses with a low kick.
Germanicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.
Germanicus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Germanicus misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Germanicus sprawls well. Germanicus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Germanicus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jensen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germanicus waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Jensen. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Jensen to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Germanicus landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus looking to pass the guard.
Jensen looking for a guillotine here but Germanicus defends easily.
Jensen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Germanicus!
Germanicus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jensen trying to control but Germanicus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germanicus can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hagen Germanicus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hagen Germanicus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jensen throws out a loose jab but Germanicus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jensen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Germanicus scores with a body shot.
Jensen misses with an uppercut.
Germanicus misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Jensen misses.
Germanicus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Jensen. No joy for Germanicus on that attempt.
Germanicus digs a good body shot into Jensen's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Germanicus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jensen misses with the combination.
Germanicus misses with a body kick.
Germanicus lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Hagen Germanicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Germanicus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Jensen slaps away a takedown attempt from Germanicus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Germanicus. Beautiful body shot.
Germanicus thuds a left hand into Jensen's body.
Germanicus throws a leg kick which misses Jensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jensen tries to avoid it.
Germanicus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Germanicus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germanicus with a nice cross.
Jensen walks into a left hand.
Germanicus lunges at Jensen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jensen's hand.
Hagen Germanicus is winning the standup battle so far.
Germanicus lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen throws a nice looking combination but Germanicus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Germanicus drops his shoulder and cracks Jensen with a huge uppercut! Jensen goes down! Can Germanicus finish him?
Jensen is rocked!
It looks like Gunnar Jensen has been cut.
Germanicus arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jensen's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hagen Germanicus!
Hagen Germanicus retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Hagen Germanicus said 'We wait here for you, Maximus. Strength and Honor! And while we wait, we will shop like real barbarians at Syndicate Nutrition...'.
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