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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andro Antolovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey Doyle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andro Antolovic!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Mickey Doyle has been cut.
Antolovic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Doyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Antolovic counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Antolovic.
Antolovic works over Doyle's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Antolovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Antolovic.
Antolovic misses with a head kick.
Antolovic lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Antolovic is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Antolovic, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Antolovic.
Doyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antolovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Antolovic works over Doyle's head and body with a nice combination.
Antolovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Antolovic connects with a high kick.
Doyle is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Antolovic engages and cracks Doyle with a massive lead left hook - Doyle tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Antolovic is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andro Antolovic!
In defeat, Mickey Doyle stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can beat me around but you won't get rid of me. I'll be dancing on my enemies' bones long after they've all eaten the dirt sandwich.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Del Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Doors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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248 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Del Rosario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theo Doors!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Rosario lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Del Rosario fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doors.
The fighters circling - Del Rosario throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doors misses with a kick to the body.
Del Rosario scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doors takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Del Rosario scores with a kick to the body.
Doors looks winded!
Doors walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Del Rosario swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Del Rosario!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lambo Aventador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yury Kulikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lambo Aventador has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lambo Aventador seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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World class 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lambo Aventador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yury Kulikov!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aventador keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aventador moves away from the strike by Kulikov.
Kulikov throws a solid leg kick but Aventador takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kulikov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aventador, as that shot connected.
It looks like Yury Kulikov has been cut.
Aventador moves out of range of the body kick.
Kulikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulikov drives through and clinches with Aventador against the cage.
Kulikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Aventador controls his hands.
Kulikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aventador avoids it.
Aventador scores with a shot to the side of Kulikov's head.
Aventador is working Kulikov over against the cage.
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!
Kulikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aventador lands with a short shot to the head.
Kulikov looks winded!
Aventador scores with a hook to the body.
Aventador lands a hook that snaps the head of Kulikov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Aventador.
Kulikov is rocked!
Kulikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aventador is defending well for now.
Kulikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Aventador finish him?
Aventador lands a big right hand! Kulikov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lambo Aventador!
Lambo Aventador 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hussey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pranang Krampuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pranang Krampuk told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Hussey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pranang Krampuk!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krampuk throws a leg kick which misses Hussey's front leg but catches the back leg as Hussey tries to avoid it.
Krampuk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hussey lands an overhand right.
Krampuk thuds a left hand into Hussey's body.
Krampuk throws a head kick that Hussey semi-blocks.
Krampuk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Krampuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krampuk punishes Hussey's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussey misses with a body kick.
Hussey blocks the body kick.
Krampuk misses with a head kick.
Krampuk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hussey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Krampuk.
Some wild striking there from Hussey.
Hussey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hussey scores with a nice head shot.
Krampuk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hussey will feel that in the morning.
Hussey is breathing heavily.
Krampuk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hussey takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krampuk works over Hussey's head and body with a nice combination.
Krampuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussey.
A left and a right from Krampuk both land. Nice combination.
A big right from Hussey misses.
Hussey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krampuk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hussey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krampuk as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Krampuk.
Krampuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krampuk blocks a leg kick.
Krampuk lands a body shot.
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!
Krampuk scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampuk throws a sloppy head kick and Hussey moves out of range easily.
Krampuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hussey takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hussey avoids the head kick by Krampuk.
Hussey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pranang Krampuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krampuk circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Krampuk.
Krampuk throws a sloppy head kick and Hussey moves out of range easily.
Krampuk throws a combination. Hussey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krampuk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krampuk lands a head kick. Hussey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hussey is rocked!
Hussey has been working on his balance at Madz , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Krampuk.
Krampuk feints and then cracks Hussey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hussey down.
Oh Hussey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hussey avoids the head kick by Krampuk.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krampuk.
Hussey seems to have got his legs back now.
Hussey misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampuk is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Krampuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krampuk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hussey will feel that in the morning.
Hussey tries to clinch there but Krampuk circles away.
Hussey just misses with a punch to the body.
Krampuk slips a straight right by Hussey.
Krampuk slips a jab from Hussey.
Krampuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussey.
Hussey blocks a head kick by Krampuk.
Hussey misses the jab.
Krampuk throws a leg kick which misses Hussey's front leg but catches the back leg as Hussey tries to avoid it.
Hussey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krampuk counters with a left to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krampuk.
Hussey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Krampuk counters with a straight right hand.
Hussey misses with an uppercut. Krampuk saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampuk punishes Hussey's body with a nice straight punch.
Krampuk throws a series of strikes that have Hussey backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Krampuk lands but Hussey takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krampuk.
That kick from Krampuk tenderised Hussey's leg. Hussey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hussey throws a front kick aimed at Krampuk's knee but Krampuk avoids it well.
Krampuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Hussey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krampuk. Krampuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussey avoids the head kick by Krampuk.
Krampuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Krampuk.
Krampuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pranang Krampuk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big left from Hussey misses.
Krampuk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hussey rather than just go for the knockout.
Hussey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krampuk's waist but Krampuk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hussey off to one side.
Krampuk takes one on the button.
Krampuk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hussey.
Krampuk circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hussey drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Krampuk follows Hussey to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pranang Krampuk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Enki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enki.
Enki misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Enki.
Enki misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Enki.
Enki throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Robinson scores with a decent looking hook.
Enki throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson dives in and grabs Enki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enki pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Enki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Master Enki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Enki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Master Enki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Enki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Enki misses with a hook
and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Enki is keeping the position for now.
Robinson stops Enki from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Enki is keeping the position for now.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Enki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Enki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard.
Enki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Enki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Enki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Enki has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
Enki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Enki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Enki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Enki's best efforts.
Enki wants to get back to his feet.
Enki is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Enki wants to stand but Robinson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Enki.
Enki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Enki controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Master Enki.
Enki swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Robinson dives in and grabs Enki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enki pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Enki which made him look bad.
Enki throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed
and Enki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Enki dominated that round.
That's time! Enki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Enki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enki connects with a jab.
Robinson shoots in but Enki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Enki.
Enki throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Master Enki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enki digs a good body shot into Robinson's ribs.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki misses with a head kick.
Master Enki is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Enki but Enki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Master Enki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Robinson.
Enki lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Enki which made him look bad.
Enki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Enki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Enki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Enki jumps into guard, dragging Robinson to the mat.
Enki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Enki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Enki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson trying to control but Enki is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson advances to half guard.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enki keeps working.
Enki is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Enki is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Enki trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Enki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robinson trying to control but Enki is working from the bottom.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson stops Enki from standing up.
Enki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Enki is tightening it up a little... Robinson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Robinson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Robinson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Enki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Master Enki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Kuslovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wladimir Kuslovich!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuslovich to the ground. Shields is now in Kuslovich's guard.
Kuslovich is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
Kuslovich working for a triangle but Shields defends it easily.
Shields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuslovich's head.
Kuslovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuslovich has his foot on Shields's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shields works his way back into a safe position though.
Shields 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.
Shields postures up in Kuslovich's guard and throws a big left but Kuslovich blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kuslovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuslovich looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Shields stands up over Kuslovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuslovich keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shields slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields lands a couple of elbows.
Kuslovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shields defends well.
Kuslovich is looking for a triangle but Shields pushes his legs off easily.
Shields drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shields jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shields is pushing down on Kuslovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuslovich is fighting to maintain full guard but Shields has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuslovich is trying to get back to full guard.
Shields working the head and body with strikes.
Shields slips a nice elbow through Kuslovich's hands, connecting with Kuslovich's forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuslovich looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shields pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kuslovich wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Shields landing punches.
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!
Kuslovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields landing punches.
Kuslovich is rocked!
Kuslovich tries to reverse the position but Shields maintains control.
Kuslovich is still in real trouble! Can Shields finish him?
Shields working for a guillotine from mount but Kuslovich is in no mood to give up.
Kuslovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuslovich regains half guard.
Kuslovich looking for submissions off his back.
Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shields lands strikes from half guard.
Kuslovich is looking to improve his position.
Shields scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kuslovich wants to get back to full guard.
Shields is trying to work for a kimura but Kuslovich is defending well.
Kuslovich is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuslovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuslovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shields is trying to control. Kuslovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shields is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuslovich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuslovich taking some punishment here, with Shields in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shields connects with a nice short shot to Kuslovich's temple.
Kuslovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuslovich has hold of Shields's hands but Shields slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is trying to control. Kuslovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuslovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shields scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuslovich actively working from the bottom here.
Shields is working for a submission of some sort.
Shields is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuslovich is just riding it out for now. Shields eventually gives up the hold.
Shields throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuslovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuslovich has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shields escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shields!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields 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.
Kuslovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Shields sprawls well. He's pushed Kuslovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shields scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuslovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuslovich is looking for a sweep.
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuslovich struggling a bit here.
Kuslovich is looking for a sweep.
Kuslovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuslovich struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuslovich tries to buck Shields off but Shields is having none of it.
Shields landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shields has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kuslovich is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shields yanks on the arm and Kuslovich is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shields.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Shields!
An out of breath Jake Shields thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenton Meeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn comes to the cage accompanied by Muay Thai fight music. 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
30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fenton Meeks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks tries a head kick but it misses.
Meeks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chaowanungkarn tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Chaowanungkarn's head coaches at Palazzo Paisano that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Meeks gets a clinch.
Meeks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meeks digs a right hand underneath Chaowanungkarn's ribcage. Chaowanungkarn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chaowanungkarn misses with an elbow strike.
Chaowanungkarn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Meeks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meeks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meeks tries to throw a body punch but Chaowanungkarn avoids it by throwing Meeks back against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meeks blocking some punches.
Meeks gets through Chaowanungkarn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaowanungkarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaowanungkarn taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a left to the head.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chaowanungkarn trying to land knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaowanungkarn slowing the pace effectively.
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaowanungkarn's elbow.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow just above Meeks 's eye.
Chaowanungkarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaowanungkarn landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn has a couple of punches blocked by Meeks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meeks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks working aggressively here.
Meeks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chaowanungkarn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meeks can turn it around.
Meeks misses with a punch to the body.
Chaowanungkarn avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chaowanungkarn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Meeks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meeks.
Meeks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks managing to block the knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaowanungkarn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a knee to the head.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with a punch to the body.
Chaowanungkarn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chaowanungkarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice uppercut.
Meeks is working Chaowanungkarn over against the cage.
Meeks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meeks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chaowanungkarn looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Chaowanungkarn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks working aggressively here.
Chaowanungkarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meeks lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meeks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaowanungkarn taking a breather.
Chaowanungkarn crunches a lovely knee into Meeks's ribcage.
Meeks avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meeks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meeks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn trying to land knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Meeks lands with a left to the head.
Meeks lands with a right to the head.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a knee strike.
Meeks misses with some punches.
Meeks avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chaowanungkarn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meeks blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a knee to the head.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meeks tries a body shot but Chaowanungkarn blocks it.
Chaowanungkarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaowanungkarn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the head but Meeks blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Chaowanungkarn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meeks lands with a right to the head.
Meeks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Suchart Chaowanungkarn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chaowanungkarn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chaowanungkarn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Meeks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meeks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meeks avoids the head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chaowanungkarn's head backwards.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meeks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chaowanungkarn stuns Meeks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice looking body shot.
Meeks clinches.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow that stopped Meeks in his tracks for a moment.
Meeks swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaowanungkarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaowanungkarn misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaowanungkarn backwards.
Meeks tries to throw a body punch but Chaowanungkarn avoids it by throwing Meeks back against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaowanungkarn obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meeks's face.
Chaowanungkarn tries to work over Meeks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaowanungkarn trying to stall but Meeks improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn leaning against his opponent.
Chaowanungkarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks managing to block the knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaowanungkarn.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Meeks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meeks lands an uppercut.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks blocks an elbow strike from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn looking to stall.
Meeks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meeks is defending well for now.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meeks avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meeks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaowanungkarn backwards.
Meeks wants to stall.
Meeks is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Chaowanungkarn has denied him.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meeks is defending well for now.
Meeks lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaowanungkarn obliges.
Meeks scores with a shot to the side of Chaowanungkarn's head.
Chaowanungkarn working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Meeks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks pushes Chaowanungkarn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chaowanungkarn prevents a body shot from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Chaowanungkarn crunches a lovely knee into Meeks's ribcage.
Chaowanungkarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body punch.
Chaowanungkarn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a shot to the side of Meeks's head.
Meeks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaowanungkarn backwards.
Chaowanungkarn tries a knee to the head but Meeks blocks it.
Chaowanungkarn lands a shoulder strike.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Chaowanungkarn trying to stall but Meeks improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meeks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaowanungkarn takes a shot to the head.
Meeks stalling the fight.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks throws a head punch that misses.
Meeks lands with a right to the head.
Meeks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn takes an elbow to the temple.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to maintain a safe position but Meeks gets an underhook and turns Chaowanungkarn into the cage.
Chaowanungkarn lands a damaging elbow.
Chaowanungkarn is struggling to control the position.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the head but Meeks blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaowanungkarn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meekss head.
Meeks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meeks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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 Suchart Chaowanungkarn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Meeks moves into the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meeks blocks a body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chaowanungkarn as Meeks tries to tie him up.
Chaowanungkarn blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn blocks a body shot from Meeks.
Chaowanungkarn misses with some punches.
Meeks misses with a body punch.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a knee to the head.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the head but Meeks blocks with his arms.
Meeks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meeks scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn missing with knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn prevents a body shot from Meeks.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaowanungkarn pushes Meeks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meeks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaowanungkarn backwards.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Meeks avoids the damage to the body.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meeks is defending well for now.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaowanungkarn stalling in the clinch but Meeks improves position.
A short right from Meeks.
Meeks throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meeks misses with a punch to the body.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaowanungkarn takes an elbow to the temple.
Meeks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meeks lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a knee strike.
Meeks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meeks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chaowanungkarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Meeks - that landed with a thud.
Meeks swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaowanungkarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meeks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meeks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks managing to block the knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks looking to slow down the pace here.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a punch to the body.
Chaowanungkarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Chaowanungkarn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Chaowanungkarn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Meeks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chaowanungkarn or not.
Chaowanungkarn lands a good knee to the midsection. Meeks won't want to take too many of those.
Meeks lands an uppercut.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the head but Meeks blocks with his arms.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to maintain a safe position but Meeks gets an underhook and turns Chaowanungkarn into the cage.
Chaowanungkarn pushes Meeks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chaowanungkarn takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Meeks.
A left hand lands to the body for Chaowanungkarn.
Meeks misses with some punches.
Chaowanungkarn scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chaowanungkarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meeks tries to work over Chaowanungkarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meeks lands a shoulder strike.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a right to the head.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chaowanungkarn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chaowanungkarn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meeks blocks it with crossed arms.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow inside.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the position but instead, Meeks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chaowanungkarn into the cage.
Meeks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chaowanungkarn.
Fenton Meeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaowanungkarn trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Meeks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Meeks.
Meeks tries a body shot but Chaowanungkarn blocks it.
Nice body punch from Meeks - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fenton Meeks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chaowanungkarn 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Suchart Chaowanungkarn thanked Tokyo United Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Choake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choake comes to the cage accompanied by Hans Zimmer - The Kraken. Flare has chosen Also Sprach Zarathustra as his entrance music. Rick Flare has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Choake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Flare!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choake moves into range and clinches up with Flare.
Flare throws a head punch that misses.
Choake gets underhooks to prevent Flare's takedown attempt.
Choake blocks a body shot from Flare.
We've been hearing reports that Choake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Flare.
Flare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flare pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flare tries to work over Choake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Choake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flare goes for a takedown attempt but Choake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jermaine Choake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.
Flare thuds his right hand into Choake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Choake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Choake - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Flare throws a head punch that misses.
Choake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare tries to throw a body punch but Choake avoids it by throwing Flare back against the cage.
Flare struggles to land a body shot inside as Choake controls his hands.
Choake gets through Flare's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Flare fails to land.
Choake lands a left hand.
Flare managing to block the knees to the body from Choake.
Flare misses with the head strike.
Flare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Choake lands a left hand.
Choake lands a takedown into guard.
Choake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Choake controlling from the top position.
Choake postures up in Flare's guard and throws a big left but Flare blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Choake defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choake throws a big elbow that misses.
Choake throws an elbow that misses. Flare uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Choake's guard. Nice move by Flare!
Choake working for a triangle but Flare defends it easily.
Flare lands a couple of elbows.
Flare in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flare keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Choake's head.
Flare passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flare has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Choake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flare's best efforts.
Flare thows a huge punch but Choake dodges it nicely.
Choake tries to get to full guard but Flare has control of the leg.
Flare is just content to waste time from the top position. Choake takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Flare stopping the sweep attempt from Choake.
Choake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Flare trying to control the position from guard on top but Choake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flare trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Choake trying to keep a closed guard but Flare is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flare throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Choake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Choake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flare is one step ahead there.
Flare stays in close to Choake's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flare accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flare throwing strikes from guard but Choake blocks nicely.
Choake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Flare 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.
Choake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flare is out of range and Choake settles back down.
Choake darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Choake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choake pulls his head out easily.
Choake trying to control the action but Flare is working from the bottom.
Choake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flare is looking to control Choake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flare avoid being mounted?
Flare works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flare controls Choake momentarily but Choake frees himself.
Choake stands up over Flare, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jermaine Choake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choake trying to control the position from guard on top but Flare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flare manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Choake bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Choake cracks Flare with a solid left hand.
Choake trying to control the position from guard on top but Flare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Choake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Choake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Flare gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Choake defends well.
Flare working for a triangle but Choake defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare has momentary wrist control but Choake slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Choake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Choake wants to control from the top but Flare keeps moving.
Flare has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Choake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choake wants to control from the top but Flare keeps moving.
Choake postures up in Flare's guard and throws a big left but Flare blocks it.
Flare working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Choake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flare controls Choake momentarily but Choake frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flare looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Choake has picked Flare up and slammed him! Flare can't keep hold of the triangle and Choake manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Choake dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flare checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Choake misses.
Choake throws a low kick but Flare avoids it.
Choake tries to clinch up.
Flare drives through with a takedown into guard.
Choake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flare is one step ahead there.
Choake lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flare!
Choake looking to control but Flare is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Choake lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choake landing punches.
Choake has hold of Flare's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flare manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Choake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Choake with good strikes from the mount here!
Flare really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Choake working Flare over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choake landing punches.
Choake landing punches.
Choake lands a big elbow.
Choake lands with some strikes.
Choake cracks Flare with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Flare is rocked!
Choake lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Flare is still in real trouble! Can Choake finish him?
Flare takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Choake's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Choake!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jermaine Choake thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahoohalphala comes to the cage accompanied by Diablo Swing Orchestra - Ragdoll Physics. Chelios comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In Waves kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
215 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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30
214 lbs
27 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahoohalphala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chelios sprawls well initially but Kahoohalphala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahoohalphala prevents Chelios from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Kahoohalphala there.
Chelios is looking for a sweep. Kahoohalphala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kahoohalphala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kahoohalphala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chelios defending well though.
Chelios wants to get back to his feet.
Chelios is looking to improve his position.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but Chelios is blocking nicely.
Chelios is not content to let Kahoohalphala control the position.
Kahoohalphala is controlling the pace.
Kahoohalphala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios is trying to maintain the position but Kahoohalphala is very close to passing his half guard.
Kahoohalphala prevents Chelios from improving his position.
Kahoohalphala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chelios does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chelios misses the jab.
Kahoohalphala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kahoohalphala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahoohalphala dips to his left and cracks Chelios with an uppercut!
Kahoohalphala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chelios defends it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Kahoohalphala as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chelios momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kahoohalphala. That snapped Chelios's head back.
A big right from Kahoohalphala misses.
Titus Kahoohalphala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahoohalphala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chelios slips under a jab from Kahoohalphala.
Chelios lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahoohalphala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
Kahoohalphala lands with a good body shot.
Kahoohalphala connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala slips a jab from Chelios.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kahoohalphala is defended easily by Chelios.
Kahoohalphala missing with a left hand there. Chelios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahoohalphala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chelios sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Kahoohalphala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chelios gets caught napping as Kahoohalphala dives in and scores a takedown. Chelios manages to retain guard.
Chelios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahoohalphala is one step ahead there.
Kahoohalphala postures up in Chelios's guard and throws a big left but Chelios blocks it.
Chelios working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kahoohalphala.
Chelios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Chelios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chelios looking to control.
Kahoohalphala postures up in Chelios's guard and throws a big left but Chelios blocks it.
Chelios is trying to keep Kahoohalphala in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Chelios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kahoohalphala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Chelios as Kahoohalphala shoots in.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala thuds a left hand into Chelios's body.
Kahoohalphala feints and as Chelios raises his hands in defense, Kahoohalphala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kahoohalphala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donk. Chelios catches Kahoohalphala right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Titus Kahoohalphala has been cut.
Kahoohalphala closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chelios quickly recovers to half guard.
Chelios trying to control here.
Chelios is looking for a sweep. Kahoohalphala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chelios works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kahoohalphala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Chelios is working from the bottom.
Kahoohalphala 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.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahoohalphala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Titus Kahoohalphala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chelios is on top in guard.
Chelios wants to stand but Kahoohalphala has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kahoohalphala is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahoohalphala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chelios controls Kahoohalphala momentarily but Kahoohalphala frees himself.
Kahoohalphala stands and throws Chelios's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios tries to buck Kahoohalphala off but Kahoohalphala is having none of it.
Kahoohalphala is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahoohalphala landing a few strikes.
Chelios is trying to get back to half guard.
Kahoohalphala looks up at the clock and then as Chelios takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kahoohalphala smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kahoohalphala lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chelios down.
Kahoohalphala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Chelios is keeping him busy.
Kahoohalphala working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kahoohalphala crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Kahoohalphala.
Chelios tries to bench press Kahoohalphala off him but Kahoohalphala keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Kahoohalphala seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chelios wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kahoohalphala trying to control the action but Chelios is working from the bottom.
Chelios tries to bench press Kahoohalphala off him but Kahoohalphala keeps the position.
Kahoohalphala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position but Chelios is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chelios sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kahoohalphala throws an elbow but Chelios slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Chelios is keeping him busy.
Chelios gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kahoohalphala lands with a punch from half guard.
Chelios is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahoohalphala lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kahoohalphala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Kahoohalphala's cut.
That's time! Kahoohalphala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Chelios 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chelios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahoohalphala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chelios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Titus Kahoohalphala is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahoohalphala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chelios at a distance.
Kahoohalphala throws a series of punches but Chelios moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Kahoohalphala or perhaps it was just good defense by Chelios which made him look bad.
Chelios tries to bum rush Kahoohalphala with a series of wild strikes but Kahoohalphala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahoohalphala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chelios defending well as Kahoohalphala loads up on a big left hand.
Kahoohalphala throws a hook but Chelios avoids it easily.
Chelios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kahoohalphala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chelios is staying active underneath Kahoohalphala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kahoohalphala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chelios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Chelios looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kahoohalphala throws a strike but Chelios avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahoohalphala throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahoohalphala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chelios wants to control the position but Kahoohalphala says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kahoohalphala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kahoohalphala working over Chelios with some ground and pound. Chelios looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chelios wants to improve his position but Kahoohalphala is controlling well.
Kahoohalphala working Chelios over with strikes.
Kahoohalphala is looking to take a break and control but Chelios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala drops an elbow to the side of Chelios's head.
Kahoohalphala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chelios can do to turn this around?
Chelios is trying to stand up here but Kahoohalphala is controlling him well.
Kahoohalphala is keen to just control but Chelios is a slippery customer.
Chev Chelios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chelios is looking to escape.
Kahoohalphala seems to be looking for submissions.
Kahoohalphala looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chelios with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chelios is staying active underneath Kahoohalphala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chelios has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahoohalphala is working away from the top position though.
Kahoohalphala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chelios knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chelios is trying to stand back up but Kahoohalphala is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios is looking for a sweep. Kahoohalphala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chelios is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kahoohalphala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kahoohalphala is keen to just control but Chelios is a slippery customer.
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!
Kahoohalphala slips a nice elbow through Chelios's hands, connecting with Chelios's forehead.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kahoohalphala keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chelios is refusing to be controlled, as Kahoohalphala sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chelios is refusing to be controlled, as Kahoohalphala sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Kahoohalphala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kahoohalphala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Kahoohalphala!
Titus Kahoohalphala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
72% |
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