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SteelPenn - Lopez v Rubble III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Menzies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Kennedy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Menzies!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Kennedy gets control of Menzies's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kennedy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kennedy controls Menzies momentarily but Menzies frees himself.
Kennedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Menzies can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Menzies throwing strikes but missing.
Kennedy can't keep his opponent in guard - Menzies advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Menzies looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Menzies wants to take a breather but Kennedy is having none of it.
Kennedy pushes Menzies off looking to stand but Menzies dives back in and keeps control.
Menzies is controlling the pace.
Menzies trying to advance position but Kennedy counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy is trying to keep Menzies in close.
Kennedy looking for a guillotine here but Menzies defends easily.
Menzies works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kennedy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Menzies trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Menzies is defending well. Kennedy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Menzies has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kennedy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Kennedy!
Marcus Kennedy 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 Mark Sutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Sutter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Parker!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sutter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sutter has had enough of the clinch but Parker keeps him there for the moment.
Parker tries to work over Sutter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sutter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sutter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker tries to clinch up but Sutter circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick from Parker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sutter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sutter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sutter.
Sutter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sutter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker throws a right and a left that Sutter avoids nicely.
Sutter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sutter misses with a hook.
Sutter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parker defends well and Sutter ends up having to push Parker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sutter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Parker.
Parker tries a body shot but Sutter blocks it.
Parker has Sutter pushed against the cage.
Sutter tries to score a body lock takedown but Parker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Sutter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parker stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
Sutter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sutter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Parker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parker throws a body kick that misses.
Parker leaves Sutter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sutter if he has to take too many more of those.
Dre Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutter throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Sutter's head back.
Sutter misses with a body shot.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sutter.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sutter.
Sutter loses concentration momentarily and Parker pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Sutter crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Parker finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dre Parker!
In his post fight interview, Dre Parker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of - Rage against the Machine!. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Doom!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doom.
Kennedy lands with a straight right. Doom didn't see that one coming.
Kennedy jabs at Doom's body.
Kennedy thows a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doom. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kennedy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Doom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kennedy throws an off balance right hand
and Doom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doom is looking to score with low kicks.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown attempt from Doom. Doom gets slowly back to his feet.
Doom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doom shoots in and drives through. Kennedy sprawls well.
Kennedy misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kennedy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kennedy sizes up Doom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doom jabs Kennedy right on the nose. Kennedy blinks but takes it well.
Kennedy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Doom moved out of range.
Doom throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doom.
Kennedy slaps away a takedown attempt from Doom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
John Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Doom.
A low kick from Kennedy misses
and Doom counters with a single leg into guard. Kennedy didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Doom postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.
Doom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy trying to keep a closed guard but Doom is proving a slippery customer.
Doom trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doom distracts Kennedy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Doom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doom wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Doom working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kennedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom distracts Kennedy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Doom throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doom throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kennedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Kennedy.
Doom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kennedy finds it's way round the side to connect with Doom's head.
Kennedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kennedy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kennedy throws a looping overhand right but Doom ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom looks for a takedown but Kennedy sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kennedy looks for the body kick but Doom saw that one coming.
Doom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kennedy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
Doom misses with a low kick.
Doom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kennedy tries to avoid it but Doom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kennedy to the ground. Kennedy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy misses with a two punch combination.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Doom.
Doom defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Doom will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kennedy scores with a push kick.
Kennedy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kennedy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doom is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doom.
Doom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
John Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Doom.
Kennedy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
Doom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kennedy to the mat! Kennedy manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doom trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kennedy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doom is one step ahead there.
Doom wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
Kennedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom postures up.
Kennedy is controlling Doom's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Doom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doom wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
Doom postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it.
Doom throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Doom controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Kennedy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Doom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Doom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy looks to land a combination but Doom avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doom.
Doom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kennedy is able to avoid easily.
Kennedy lands an overhand right.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doom.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kennedy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Doom - the referee stops the clock and Kennedy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Doom. Kennedy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
Jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy motions for Doom to come forward. Kennedy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom moves out of range of the body kick.
Kennedy defending well as Doom loads up on a big left hand.
Doom misses with a leg kick.
Kennedy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Kennedy looks for the body kick but Doom saw that one coming.
Doom lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doom throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doom.
Kennedy swings widly with a right hand
and Doom counters with a good, hard body kick but Kennedy shrugs it off.
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 John Kennedy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Doom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
A good leg kick by Doom.
Doom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
John Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doom.
That kick from Kennedy tenderised Doom's leg. Doom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kennedy sizes up Doom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doom ducks right into an uppercut from Kennedy.
Doom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doom looks to land a body kick but Kennedy moved away.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Doom moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doom throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennedy.
Doom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kennedy finds it's way round the side to connect with Doom's head.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Doom moved away.
Doom closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Kennedy.
Doom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kennedy is defending well for now.
Kennedy works on Doom's body with a couple of short punches.
Doom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kennedy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doom is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Kennedy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kennedy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kennedy throws a right hand that Doom ducks under and follows up with a left that Doom also avoids with ease.
Kennedy lands with a cross.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Doom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
John Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doom is able to avoid easily.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
Kennedy lands a leg kick that knocks Doom off balance momentarily.
Kennedy works Doom's body with a nice hook.
Kennedy throws a shot from downtown. Doom moves away and avoids it.
Kennedy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Doom slips a straight right by Kennedy.
Kennedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Doom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kennedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kennedy is defending well for now.
Kennedy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Dave Doom has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom takes an elbow to the temple.
Doom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doom is trying to break free.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Doom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doom is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy keeps control of Doom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doom working aggressively here.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Kennedy misses with an elbow over the top.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kennedy avoids the elbow strike from Doom, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennedy.
Kennedy is working Doom over against the cage.
Doom takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kennedy 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dave Doom!
Dave Doom really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ponting (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Ponting!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakimyuk moves out of range as Ponting strikes.
Ponting throws a lazy right hand but Yakimyuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yakimyuk digs a good body shot into Ponting's ribs.
Ponting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakimyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Ponting.
Yakimyuk throws a chopping leg kick but Ponting manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yakimyuk jabs Ponting to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ponting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk rushes Ponting and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ponting drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yakimyuk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ponting uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yakimyuk has time to react.
Ponting fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yakimyuk looks to land a left hand but Ponting moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Ponting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakimyuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yakimyuk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk throws out a loose jab but Ponting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ponting lunges at Yakimyuk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yakimyuk's hand.
Ponting lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
Ponting on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yakimyuk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ponting is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ponting.
Ponting pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ponting connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponting moves out of range as Yakimyuk strikes.
Ponting fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ponting shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yakimyuk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yakimyuk wants to stand up but Ponting is controlling him.
Ponting trying to control but Yakimyuk is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting won't allow Yakimyuk to get back to his feet.
Yakimyuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yakimyuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ponting won't allow Yakimyuk to get back to his feet.
Ponting throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting wants to pass the guard but Yakimyuk is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ponting looks to land a left hand but Yakimyuk moved out of range nicely.
Ponting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk swings for the body but Ponting moves out of range.
Ponting keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakimyuk lands with a shot to the body.
Yakimyuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ponting swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ponting rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yakimyuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yakimyuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ponting. That did some damage!
Ponting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ponting throws a sloppy head kick and Yakimyuk moves out of range easily.
Ponting connects with a crisp jab.
Ponting misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ponting. Those never looked like landing.
Yakimyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ponting.
Ponting misses the jab.
Yakimyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ponting shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yakimyuk as he avoids it easily.
Roman Yakimyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ponting.
Ponting on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakimyuk closes the distance and clinches.
Yakimyuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ponting stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakimyuk.
Ponting misses with a hook.
Yakimyuk throws a series of punches but Ponting moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yakimyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yakimyuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yakimyuk misses with a straight right.
Ponting tries to bum rush Yakimyuk with a series of wild strikes but Yakimyuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roman Yakimyuk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yakimyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ponting.
Yakimyuk loads up on a big right hand but Ponting slips the punch.
Ponting avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yakimyuk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ponting eats them both and turns towards Yakimyuk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Yakimyuk as he connects with a hook.
Yakimyuk misses with an uppercut. Ponting saw that one coming.
Yakimyuk moves away from the strike by Ponting.
Ponting misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Yakimyuk scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakimyuk throws a hook to the side of Ponting's head but Ponting sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yakimyuk closes the distance and pushes Ponting back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakimyuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been informed that Ponting has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yakimyuk throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk throws a head punch that misses.
Yakimyuk lands a left hand.
Ponting wants to break free but Yakimyuk has control.
Yakimyuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakimyuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yakimyuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ponting wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yakimyuk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yakimyuk tries a body shot but Ponting blocks it.
Ponting working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ponting.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakimyuk.
Ponting blocking some punches.
Ponting has had enough of the clinch but Yakimyuk keeps him there for the moment.
Ponting wants to get back to striking at distance but Yakimyuk won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakimyuk.
Ponting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yakimyuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ponting breaks from the clinch.
Ponting misses with the combination.
Ponting looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakimyuk is just out of range.
Ponting loads up on a big right hand but Yakimyuk slips the punch.
Yakimyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yakimyuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ponting. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponting connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yakimyuk tries to land a front kick but Ponting steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yakimyuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Yakimyuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yakimyuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yakimyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ponting.
Yakimyuk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ponting throws a body punch but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Yakimyuk moves into range and clinches up with Ponting.
Ponting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yakimyuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yakimyuk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ponting's sensitive parts.
Ponting looks to land a left hand but Yakimyuk moved out of range nicely.
Yakimyuk connects with a body shot.
Ponting misses with a hook. Yakimyuk ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Ponting misses.
Ponting displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yakimyuk throws out the jab.
Ponting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yakimyuk throws the left hand but Ponting avoids the punch easily.
Ponting swings for the body but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
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!
Yakimyuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ponting has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yakimyuk finds it's way round the side to connect with Ponting's head.
Yakimyuk gets caught napping as Ponting dives in and scores a takedown. Yakimyuk manages to retain guard.
Yakimyuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ponting.
Yakimyuk trying to control the position here.
Yakimyuk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ponting is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ponting advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Yakimyuk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ponting throws the left hand but Yakimyuk avoids the punch easily.
Yakimyuk throws a good cross that connects.
Yakimyuk walks into a jab.
Yakimyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ponting throws out the jab.
Ponting misses with a body shot
and Yakimyuk counters with a thumping low kick.
Yakimyuk avoids the body shot from Ponting.
Ponting throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakimyuk.
Ponting misses with an uppercut.
Ponting moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yakimyuk misses with an uppercut. Ponting saw that one coming.
Yakimyuk looks to land a left hand but Ponting moved out of range nicely.
Yakimyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ponting moves away.
Yakimyuk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ponting fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting avoids the body shot from Yakimyuk.
Ponting shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roman Yakimyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakimyuk misses the jab.
Yakimyuk scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Ponting as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakimyuk.
Ponting shoots in but no luck this time.
Roman Yakimyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ponting.
Yakimyuk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ponting is out of range and Yakimyuk settles back down.
Ponting walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yakimyuk throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Yakimyuk misses.
Yakimyuk misses with a hook. Ponting ducked under it nicely.
Ponting swings widly with a right hand
and Yakimyuk counters with a low kick, right behind Ponting 's knee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ponting darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakimyuk.
Ponting gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ponting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk scores with a jab to the body.
Ponting bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ponting bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yakimyuk's head backwards.
Yakimyuk misses with a body kick.
Yakimyuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ponting paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ponting moves out of range of the body kick from Yakimyuk.
Ponting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk throws a jab when Ponting was well out of range.
Yakimyuk jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk lands a lovely overhand right.
Yakimyuk scores with a jab.
Ponting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a hook.
Yakimyuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ponting rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yakimyuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yakimyuk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yakimyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ponting.
Yakimyuk throws a body punch but Ponting moves out of range.
Ponting shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yakimyuk as he jumps to the side.
Yakimyuk stuns Ponting with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ponting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yakimyuk throws a nice looking combination but Ponting bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk tries to clinch up but Ponting circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakimyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ponting throws out the jab.
Ponting uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakimyuk.
Ponting takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ponting's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ponting misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponting misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Ponting does no damage.
Yakimyuk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Yakimyuk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakimyuk misses with a low kick as Ponting jumps back.
Ponting swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricky Ponting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ponting swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yakimyuk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Yakimyuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yakimyuk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Yakimyuk!
A relieved looking Roman Yakimyuk 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isamu Natsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Snuffed Out by Streetlife. The key to victory for Leonard Washington has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isamu Natsuki!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Natsuki can pounce on him.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
Washington works the jab nicely.
Washington throws a body punch but Natsuki moves out of range.
Natsuki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Natsuki trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Natsuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Natsuki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washington keeping hold of Natsuki's head, controlling as best he can.
Natsuki wants to free his trapped foot but Washington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Natsuki wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
Washington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Natsuki is working away from the top position though.
Natsuki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Natsuki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Natsuki is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Natsuki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Washington throws a hook but Natsuki avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington catches Natsuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Natsuki.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Natsuki connects with an inside leg kick.
Washington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Natsuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Natsuki manages to avoid it.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Natsuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Natsuki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Natsuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Isamu Natsuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Natsuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Natsuki lands a nice looking body kick.
Natsuki darts in looking for a takedown but Washington gets double underhooks and turns Natsuki into the cage.
Washington wants to stall.
I was talking to Washington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leonard Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isamu Natsuki.
Natsuki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Washington uses from the top position.
Natsuki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Natsuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Natsuki is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Washington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Washington trying to control but Natsuki is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Natsuki is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natsuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Washington pushing down on Natsuki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isamu Natsuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Natsuki.
Natsuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Natsuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A solid body kick from Natsuki.
Natsuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes.
Washington has managed to clinch.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Natsuki tries to score a body lock takedown but Washington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leonard Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isamu Natsuki.
Washington successfully pulls guard.
Natsuki wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Natsuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington working a defensive guard but Natsuki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sloppy strikes there by Natsuki.
Natsuki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Washington is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Natsuki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Washington prevents Natsuki from moving into mount.
My spies in Masaru Fighting Systems inform me that Natsuki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Natsuki is putting a hurting on Washington here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington taking a bit of punishment here - Natsuki scoring with strikes.
Natsuki working the ground and pound but Washington is defending the strikes.
Washington is trying to improve his position.
Natsuki trying to control the position but Washington is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Washington stops Natsuki from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington wants to control but Natsuki postures up.
Washington trying to remain calm as Natsuki controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki trying to control the position but Washington is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Natsuki throws a leg kick that misses.
Natsuki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Natsuki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Natsuki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Natsuki slips a jab from Washington.
Natsuki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Washingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Isamu Natsuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Washington checks a leg kick.
Natsuki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonard Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natsuki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington walks into a left hand.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Natsuki.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Natsuki manages to avoid it.
Natsuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Natsuki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Washington avoids the body shot from Natsuki.
Washington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Natsuki lands a front kick.
Washington wants to clinch but Natsuki slips to the side
and Natsuki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Washington's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natsuki looking to pass the guard.
Natsuki throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isamu Natsuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Natsuki connects with a leg kick. Washington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Natsuki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Washington throws a body punch but Natsuki moves out of range.
Natsuki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Natsuki throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Washington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Natsuki is out of range and Washington settles back down.
Washington is looking to wear down Natsuki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Washington avoids the head kick by Natsuki.
Washington slips a straight right by Natsuki.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Natsuki manages to avoid it.
Washington tries to clinch but Natsuki moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
Natsuki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Washington's guard.
Natsuki trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natsuki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Natsuki stands up over Washington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Natsuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Natsuki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leonard Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natsuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Natsuki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Natsuki throws a big elbow that misses.
Natsuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Natsuki pushing down on Washington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington controlling the position well.
Natsuki slows the pace down in half guard.
Natsuki prevents Washington from improving his position.
Isamu Natsuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington is refusing to be controlled, as Natsuki sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Natsuki.
Natsuki stays in close to Washington's body and controls the position.
Isamu Natsuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Isamu Natsuki.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Good work by Washington as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Natsuki moves forwards but Washington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot by Washington.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isamu Natsuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Natsuki 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 Damien Edna 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... Isamu Natsuki!
Isamu Natsuki took some time post fight to say the following; 'First off to my man Don Afrika, Congrats on RCS 100 keep up the great work!! Now, Terrell I know we have been exchanging some harsh words leading up to this moment, so why stop now? You will never be able to swim with this shark!! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole Solseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump comes to the cage accompanied by Fucking Hostile - Pantera. Solseng has chosen Iron Horse - Hero of the Day as his entrance music. Ole Solseng will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ole Solseng!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solseng connects with a single shot there.
Gump misses with a wild body shot.
Solseng dips to his left and cracks Gump with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Solseng, as that shot connected.
Gump on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Gump misses.
Gump throws a hook to the side of Solseng's head but Solseng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gump looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solseng is fending him off so far but Gump persists. Nope, Solseng circles away and we're back to standing.
Solseng throws a solid leg kick but Gump takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Solseng.
Gump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solseng was well out of range. Poor timing from Gump.
Bubba Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gump throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Solseng was covering up waiting for the punch and Gump finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solseng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gump is controlling him.
Gump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solseng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solseng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gump trying to control but Solseng is working from the bottom.
Gump 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.
Gump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Solseng working a defensive guard here.
Solseng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gump throws a strike but Solseng rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gump trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gump looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Solseng has picked Gump up and slammed him! Gump can't keep hold of the triangle and Solseng manages to pass to side control!
Gump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solseng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gump is working hard here to advance position.
Solseng stands up and beckons Gump to his feet.
A big left from Gump misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump moves out of range of the leg kick from Solseng.
Gump staying out of range there.
Gump misses with a wild body shot.
Solseng lands a slapping body shot.
Solseng throws a leg kick which misses Gump's front leg but catches the back leg as Gump tries to avoid it.
Solseng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gump.
Gump misses with a straight right.
Gump jabs Solseng right on the nose. Solseng blinks but takes it well.
Gump avoids the head kick by Solseng.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Solseng throws out a loose jab but Gump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gump feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Solsengs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solseng bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gump digs a good body shot into Solseng's ribs.
Gump keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gump loads up on a big right hand but Solseng slips the punch.
Gump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solseng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump shoots in for a takedown but Solseng shows good takedown defense.
Gump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solseng.
Solseng scores with a shot to the body.
Gump is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solseng sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solseng connects with the punch.
Solseng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Solseng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gump.
Ole Solseng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gump misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Gump finds it's target.
Gump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solseng motions for Gump to come forward. Solseng throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solseng clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solseng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gump looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Gump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gump has Solseng pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gump pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Solseng tumbling to the mat - Gump dives into Solseng's guard.
Gump won't allow Solseng to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bubba Gump will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gump misses with a straight right.
Solseng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gump.
A jab lands there for Gump.
It looks like Ole Solseng has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gump.
Gump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solseng moves away.
Gump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Solseng circles away.
Solseng comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solseng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Solseng scores with a jab to the body.
Solseng lunges at Gump with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gump's hand.
Solseng lands a slapping body shot.
Solseng clinches with his opponent.
Solseng lands with a right to the head.
Solseng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Solseng.
Gump has a couple of punches blocked by Solseng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Solseng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solseng tries to throw a body punch but Gump avoids it by throwing Solseng back against the cage.
Solseng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gump backwards.
Solseng working aggressively here.
Solseng tries to throw a body punch but Gump avoids it by throwing Solseng back against the cage.
Solseng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solseng throws a punch but it's blocked by Gump.
Solseng is working Gump over against the cage.
Gump breaks from the clinch.
Gump shoots in for a double leg but Solseng sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donk. Solseng catches Gump right on the button with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gump.
Gump throws a hook to the side of Solseng's head but Solseng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Solseng coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solseng tests Gump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Solseng lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gump misses its intended target.
Solseng lands with a nice body kick.
Solseng sends Gump crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Solseng is motioning to the referee to let Gump up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gump is rocked!
Solseng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Gump is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Solseng.
Solseng is looking to slow Gump down with leg kicks.
Ole Solseng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solseng circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Gump tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Solseng wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ole Solseng!
A relieved looking Ole Solseng thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bubba Gump stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew he was gonna be a challenge coming in. I guess I just wasn't up to it tonight...'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Apeman. Rubble has chosen Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Alberto Lopez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alberto Lopez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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32
146 lbs
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140 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Lopez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barney Rubble!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Rubble throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rubble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rubble feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Rubble avoids it well.
Rubble throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rubble throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Rubble lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rubble misses with a body shot.
Barney Rubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez checks a low kick from Rubble.
Rubble lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lopez's sensitive parts.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rubble tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rubble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side.
Rubble throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rubble throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and Rubble only half commits.
Lopez connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Rubble looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rubble throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Rubble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rubble is looking to land body kicks.
Rubble throws a body kick that misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Rubble connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a leg kick
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Lopez blocks the low kick.
Rubble stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rubble tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Rubble tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rubble.
Rubble is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Rubble missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rubble lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rubble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lopez avoids a kick to the body.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Lopez lands with a straight right. Rubble didn't see that one coming.
Lopez scores with a nice body kick.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Rubble lands a nice looking body kick.
Rubble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Rubble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez slips a jab from Rubble.
Rubble shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Rubble thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Rubble throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rubble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble misses with a body kick.
Rubble ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez.
Rubble bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rubble ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Rubble cracks the inside of Lopez's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubble throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rubble tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Rubble throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Rubble dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubble throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rubble tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rubble finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rubble. Lopez shrugs it off though.
Lopez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rubble counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rubble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rubble lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rubble throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Rubble throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lopez connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubble attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rubble's head.
Rubble throws a body kick that misses.
Rubble tried to score with a low kick but Lopez checks it.
Rubble misses with a head kick.
Rubble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez defending well as Rubble loads up on a big left hand.
Rubble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubble.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Rubble works the jab nicely.
Lopez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barney Rubble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez moves out of range as Rubble strikes.
Rubble looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez walks into a jab.
Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Rubble's front leg but catches the back leg as Rubble tries to avoid it.
Lopez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lopez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rubbles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rubble connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Rubble.
Rubble tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Rubble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
Lopez moves out of range as Rubble strikes.
A left lands for Lopez.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rubble throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rubble misses with a leg kick.
Rubble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rubble scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopez should have avoided that one.
Rubble throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubble.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubble walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble connects with an inside leg kick.
Rubble lands a lovely overhand right.
Rubble throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Rubble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Rubble misses.
Lopez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Rubble there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubble throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Lopez throws a low kick but Rubble moves out of range easily.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Rubble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
Rubble lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Rubble.
A jab from Lopez finds it's way through Rubble's defenses.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Rubble sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rubble goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rubble throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Rubble.
A leg kick checked by Lopez.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Rubble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Rubble misses.
Lopez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rubble. That one must have hurt.
Rubble throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Rubble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rubble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body kick there by Rubble.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
Lopez blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rubble.
Rubble swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Rubble slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
Rubble moves forwards but Lopez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rubble.
Rubble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rubble throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Rubble throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubble pushes Lopez away with a front kick.
Rubble throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a body punch but Rubble moves out of range.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Rubble loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubble is out of range.
Rubble lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Rubble.
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez.
Rubble tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rubble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rubble throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lopez back to the cage. Rubble follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rubble tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubble lands with a kick to the ribs.
A punch combination from Rubble misses.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rubble.
Nice body kick there by Rubble.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rubble misses with a looping right.
Rubble throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Rubble really 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.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Rubble.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rubble lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Rubble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubble.
Rubble throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rubble has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rubble and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rubble throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rubble dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubble walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
Rubble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rubble scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez throws a low kick but Rubble avoids it.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rubble goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubble throws a body kick that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Rubble fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Rubble throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a good, hard body kick but Rubble shrugs it off.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rubble doesn't seem phased though.
Lopez scores with a jab. Rubble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Lopez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Lopez defending well as Rubble loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubble misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
A low kick from Rubble is predictable there
and Lopez counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rubble. That's going to slow Lopez down.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Rubble.
Rubble misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Rubble throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rubble misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubble.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez takes one on the button.
Rubble throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopez on the side of the head.
Lopez pushes Rubble away with a front kick.
Rubble tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
Rubble lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rubble throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lopez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rubble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez walks into a jab.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubble is just out of range.
Rubble stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopez.
Rubble throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rubble lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubble tried to score with a low kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lopez there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Barney Rubble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Rubble blocks the leg kick.
Lopez scores with a one two! Rubble had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubble.
Lopez blocks the body kick.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rubble throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Lopez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rubble is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rubble.
Rubble is looking to land body kicks.
Lopez slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rubble.
Lopez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubble on the side of the head.
Rubble misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Rubble.
Rubble swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a good, hard body kick but Rubble shrugs it off.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Rubble moves out of range easily.
Rubble lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Rubble throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez digs a good hook to Rubble's body.
Rubble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alberto Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lopez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rubble throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crunch! Rubble slams his shin into Lopez's torso.
Rubble misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rubble throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side.
Rubble feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
Rubble lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lopez takes a step back to recover.
Lopez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lopez checks a low kick from Rubble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez lands with an overhand left.
Rubble throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and Rubble only half commits.
Rubble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rubble throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rubble 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rubble throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rubble throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Rubble feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lopezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rubble connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Rubble lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopez doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Rubble keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rubble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lopez at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez scores with a hook.
Rubble goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubble avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barney Rubble.
Well Rubble 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Rubble!
Barney Rubble is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Barney Rubble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandragoran has chosen Danny Boy as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willy Biggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lan Mandragoran!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Biggs.
Mandragoran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biggs tries to pull guard but Mandragoran won't allow it.
Biggs dodges an elbow strike from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Biggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Biggs.
Mandragoran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Biggs.
Biggs blocks the elbow strike.
Biggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Biggs throws an elbow but misses.
Mandragoran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mandragoran can't find room to land a body shot as Biggs controls the action.
Mandragoran can't find room to land a body shot as Biggs controls the action.
Mandragoran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mandragoran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Willy Biggs has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran lands a damaging elbow.
Mandragoran stops a takedown attempt from Biggs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mandragoran is defending well for now.
Mandragoran told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mandragoran lands a good knee to the midsection. Biggs won't want to take too many of those.
Biggs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran lands an elbow just above Biggs 's eye.
A short left from Mandragoran.
Biggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandragoran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggss head.
Mandragoran lands a good knee to the midsection. Biggs won't want to take too many of those.
Mandragoran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biggs backwards.
Nice elbow from Mandragoran.
Biggs takes an elbow to the temple.
Mandragoran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biggs backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandragoran is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mandragoran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Biggs's defenses.
Mandragoran lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Mandragoran.
Biggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Biggs takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Mandragoran.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mandragoran.
Biggs is rocked!
Mandragoran controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lan Mandragoran!
Lan Mandragoran is the new heavyweight champion!
Lan Mandragoran thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Brigglett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krynn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thunderstruck. Huma Krynn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huma Krynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Brigglett!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krynn throws a leg kick
and Brigglett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Krynn misses.
Brigglett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krynn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brigglett backs up against the cage.
It looks like Dane Brigglett has been cut.
Brigglett throws a series of punches but Krynn avoids them all with ease.
Krynn clinches up with Brigglett and pushes him back against the cage.
Brigglett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brigglett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krynn.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Brigglett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krynn lands a damaging elbow.
Brigglett breaks from the clinch.
Krynn connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brigglett moves out of range as Krynn strikes.
Brigglett blocks a head kick by Krynn.
Krynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brigglett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krynn looks to land a left hand but Brigglett moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Krynn.
Crunch! Krynn slams his shin into Brigglett's torso.
Brigglett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krynn lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brigglett.
Krynn feints and then cracks Brigglett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brigglett down.
A leg kick checked by Krynn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brigglett looks to throw the jab but Krynn is out of range.
Krynn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brigglett blocks a head kick by Krynn.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brigglett, as that shot connected.
Krynn tries to work over Brigglett's front leg with a kick but Brigglett checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krynn misses with a head kick.
Krynn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zombie Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Krynn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Krynn lands with a cross.
Krynn throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krynn. That's going to slow Brigglett down.
Krynn misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Brigglett misses.
Nice combo by Brigglett! Oh, that's hurt him - Krynn falls to the canvas and Brigglett follows him into side control.
Krynn is rocked!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brigglett scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Krynn is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Brigglett can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dane Brigglett!
Dane Brigglett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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