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BFT-291 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Staggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedja Ranu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Marabahaya - Saint Loco ft. Project E.A.R kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Reggie Staggs has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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24
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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20
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reggie Staggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tedja Ranu!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Staggs with that takedown attempt.
Staggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ranu.
Staggs tries to clinch there but Ranu circles away.
Ranu misses with a body kick.
Ranu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Staggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Staggs stalling against the cage.
Ranu jumps guard but Staggs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ranu tries to pull guard but Staggs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Staggs successfully pulls guard.
Ranu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ranu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Staggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ranu is one step ahead there.
Ranu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Staggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staggs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ranu trying to control the position from guard on top but Staggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staggs looking for a guillotine here but Ranu defends easily.
Ranu wants to control from the top but Staggs keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Staggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ranu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ranu postures up in Staggs's guard and throws a big left but Staggs blocks it.
Staggs wants to get back to his feet but Ranu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ranu stands up and waves to Staggs to follow him.
Ranu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Staggs as he jumps to the side.
Reggie Staggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tedja Ranu.
Staggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranu tries to clinch but Staggs moves away
and Staggs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ranu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses
and Staggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ranu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ranu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Staggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Staggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Staggs has Ranu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ranu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ranu prevents the takedown attempt.
Staggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Staggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Staggs rushes Ranu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Staggs goes for a takedown attempt but Ranu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ranu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Staggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Staggs slips a jab and a cross from Ranu.
Staggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Ranu.
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!
Staggs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ranu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ranu can't do much from the bottom here.
Ranu tries to bench press Staggs off him but Staggs keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staggs grinds an elbow into Ranu's temple.
Staggs decides to stand back up. Staggs steps back and let's Ranu get back to his feet.
Staggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Staggs wants it to stay on the 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 Reggie Staggs 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.
Ranu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Staggs tries to clinch there but Ranu circles away.
Staggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ranu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ranu throws a head kick but Staggs moves out of range.
Ranu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Staggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ranu as he avoids it easily.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses
so Staggs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Staggs won't allow Ranu to get back to his feet.
Staggs wants to control from the top but Ranu keeps moving.
Ranu trying to keep a closed guard but Staggs is proving a slippery customer.
Staggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ranu is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staggs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ranu working for a triangle but Staggs defends it easily.
Staggs postures up.
Staggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Ranu has wrist control.
Ranu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ranu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staggs gets to his feet - Ranu follows without any prompting.
Ranu thuds a left hand into Staggs's body.
Staggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ranu momentarily.
Staggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ranu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Staggs is defended easily by Ranu.
Staggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ranu moves away.
Staggs tries to clinch there but Ranu circles away.
Staggs blocks a head kick by Ranu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ranu tries to clinch but Staggs is having none of it.
Staggs lands with an overhand left.
Ranu scores with the left hand. Staggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Staggs looks to land a body kick but Ranu moved away.
Ranu throws a nice looking combination but Staggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Staggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Staggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ranu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Staggs but Staggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ranu is breathing heavily.
Staggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ranu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ranu wants it to stay on the feet.
Ranu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ranu doesn't manage to clinch there - Staggs circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staggs tries to clinch up.
Staggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Staggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ranu moves in looking to clinch but Staggs pushes him off.
Ranu just misses with a punch to the body.
Staggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ranu has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ranu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ranu tries a head kick but it misses.
Staggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ranu is fending him off so far but Staggs persists. Nope, Ranu circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staggs takes a swing at Ranu's ribcage but misses.
Staggs moves into the clinch.
Ranu throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Staggs 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Staggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ranu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Staggs.
Ranu misses with a left hand
and Staggs counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ranu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ranu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ranu tries to clinch up but Staggs circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ranu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ranu lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Staggs catches Ranu right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Ranu as Staggs shoots in.
Staggs clinches up against the cage.
Ranu tries for a takedown but Staggs manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranu breaks the clinch.
Ranu moves in looking to clinch but Staggs pushes him off.
Staggs tries to land a front kick but Ranu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Staggs wants to clinch up but Ranu keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Staggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tedja Ranu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranu throws a head kick but Staggs moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ranu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Staggs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Staggs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ranu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ranu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Staggs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ranu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Ranu wants to stand but Staggs is controlling the position.
Ranu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Staggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ranu is keeping the position for now.
Ranu looking to control.
Staggs trying to control but Ranu is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reggie Staggs.
Ranu cracks the inside of Staggs's front leg.
Ranu is looking to clinch but Staggs is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Ranu as Staggs shoots in.
Staggs gets tackled into the cage by Ranu. Ranu maintains the clinch.
Ranu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Staggs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ranu wants to get back to full guard.
Ranu wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranu wants to improve his position but Staggs is controlling well.
Staggs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Staggs working over Ranu with some ground and pound. Ranu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ranu gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ranu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Staggs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tedja Ranu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reggie Staggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Staggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Staggs 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Staggs!
Reggie Staggs took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tokyo United Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kochanowski's choice of entrance music: Sting Of The Bumblebee. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
176 lbs
27 - 19 - 1 |
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38
165 lbs
19 - 31 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski moves into the clinch.
Kochanowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharp lands with a light punch inside.
Sharp struggles to land a body shot inside as Kochanowski controls his hands.
Sharp can't break the clinch.
Sharp digs a right hand underneath Kochanowski's ribcage. Kochanowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sharp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharp swinging wildly here.
Sharp looks to land a left hand but Kochanowski moved out of range nicely.
Kochanowski slips a jab from Sharp.
Sharp wants to land a leg kick but Kochanowski is out of range.
Sharp cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochanowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
Kochanowski drops his hands momentarily and Sharp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sharp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Kochanowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp misses with an uppercut.
Kochanowski avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Sharp throws a jab but it's blocked by Kochanowski.
Sharp moves away from the strike by Kochanowski.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharp misses with a body punch
and Kochanowski counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski missing with knees to the body.
Kochanowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Sharp has double underhooks.
Sharp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kochanowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kochanowski is trying to force a seperation but Sharp has the dominant position.
Kochanowski missing with knees to the body.
Sharp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharp working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kochanowski as Sharp tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kochanowski has Sharp pressed against the cage, preventing Sharp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sharp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kochanowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kochanowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Kochanowski finds it's target.
Kochanowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Kochanowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Kochanowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Kochanowski finds it's target.
Kochanowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Kochanowski blocks the leg kick.
Sharp misses with a double jab.
Sharp lands with a good body shot.
Kochanowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sharp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kochanowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp scores with a nice head shot.
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Curtis Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp looks to land a body kick but Kochanowski moved away.
Kochanowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kochanowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sharp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kochanowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kochanowski has managed to clinch.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but Kochanowski avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the cage.
Sharp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kochanowskis head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kochanowski.
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!
Kochanowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sharp is breathing heavily.
Kochanowski trying to land knees to the body.
Sharp lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kochanowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sharp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kochanowski presses Sharp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharp misses with a punch to the body.
Kochanowski looking to throw knees to the head but Sharp is blocking nicely.
Kochanowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Kochanowski trying to land knees to the body.
Kochanowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kochanowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sharp takes a swing at Kochanowski's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharp connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kochanowski, as that shot connected.
Sharp throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 Curtis Sharp will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kochanowski is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Sharp's head coaches at The Shield that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kochanowski stuns Sharp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sharp throws a body punch but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochanowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharp.
Sharp throws a big shot that misses.
Kochanowski throws a series of strikes that have Sharp backpedaling.
A slow jab from Sharp misses its intended target.
Kochanowski slips a jab and a cross from Sharp.
Kochanowski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kochanowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharp lands a jab to Kochanowski's midsection.
Sharp throws a leg kick but Kochanowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kochanowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Curtis Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.
Kochanowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sharp throws a lazy uppercut
and Kochanowski counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharp misses with the combination.
Kochanowski lands a leg kick that knocks Sharp off balance momentarily.
Kochanowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sharp darts in looking for a takedown but Kochanowski gets double underhooks and turns Sharp into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Sharp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sharp avoiding damage as Kochanowski throws knees to the body.
Sharp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kochanowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kochanowski tries a knee to the head but Sharp blocks it.
Kochanowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kochanowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sharp.
Sharp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kochanowski.
Sharp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sharp throws an off balance right hand
and Kochanowski counters with a low kick, right behind Sharp 's knee.
Sharp slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Good standup being displayed there by Kochanowski as he connects with a hook.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
Sharp misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kochanowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kochanowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sharp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski lands with a nice body kick.
Sharp lands a body shot.
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochanowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
Sharp swings for the body but Kochanowski moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Sharp misses
and Kochanowski counters with a good low kick that Sharp was not able to check.
Sharp misses with a leg kick
and Kochanowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Kochanowski slips a jab from Sharp.
Sharp throws a looping overhand right but Kochanowski ducks down to avoid it.
Kochanowski rushes Sharp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kochanowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sharp is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kochanowski backwards.
Kochanowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharp avoids it.
Kochanowski blocking some punches.
Sharp manages to break the clinch.
Sharp misses with a jab to the body
and Kochanowski counters with a body kick that stops Sharp in his tracks momentarily.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Sharp misses.
Kochanowski has closed the distance and engaged Sharp in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharp.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Sharp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kochanowski lands a knee to the body.
Kochanowski looking to throw knees to the head but Sharp is blocking nicely.
Kochanowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kochanowski moves away from the strike by Sharp.
Kochanowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sharp will feel that in the morning.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but Sharp moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janek Kochanowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sharp misses with a hook. Kochanowski ducked under it nicely.
Sharp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharp looks to throw the jab but Kochanowski is out of range.
Kochanowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kochanowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kochanowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kochanowski!
Sharp looks to land a left hand but Kochanowski moved out of range nicely.
Kochanowski scores with a head kick.
Sharp misses the jab.
Nice cross by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kochanowski slips under a jab from Sharp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Sharp circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kochanowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sharp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kochanowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Kochanowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sharp has time to react.
Kochanowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Kochanowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sharp clobbers Kochanowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sharp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kochanowski defends it nicely.
Kochanowski forces Sharp back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kochanowski sprawls well. Kochanowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet.
Sharp throws a right hand that misses
and Kochanowski counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kochanowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kochanowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kochanowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Kochanowski breaks the clinch.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kochanowski throws a jab when Sharp was well out of range.
Sharp throws a looping overhand right but Kochanowski ducks down to avoid it.
Sharp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kochanowski pinned against the cage. Kochanowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Sharp shoots in but no luck this time.
Kochanowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski slips a jab from Sharp.
Sharp throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kochanowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kochanowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kochanowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kochanowski throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp misses with a head kick.
Sharp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kochanowski.
Sharp dives in and grabs Kochanowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kochanowski pushes down on Sharp's head and hops out.
Kochanowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sharp's sensitive parts.
A big left from Sharp misses.
Kochanowski connects with a leg kick. Sharp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sharp misses with a left hand
and Kochanowski counters with a straight right hand.
Kochanowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochanowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kochanowski defends well and Sharp ends up having to push Kochanowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janek Kochanowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kochanowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janek Kochanowski!
Janek Kochanowski very nearly forgot to thank Xtreme Merchandise amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Tyzzkling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyzzkling is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dagger (mustasch). Peter Tyzzkling will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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252 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Tyzzkling!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyzzkling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stevens gets a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Stevens has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tyzzkling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyzzkling is defending well.
Stevens jumps guard and drags Tyzzkling to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tyzzkling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevens has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tyzzkling should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stevens has tightened it up now! Tyzzkling should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Stevens!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mega has chosen Black and Yellow as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Max Mega was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Mega!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mega.
Russo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mega shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Russo sprawls well. Russo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mega gets slowly back to his feet.
Mega shoots in looking for a takedown but Russo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russo misses with a double jab
and Mega counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Russo tries to roll over but Mega keeps him under control.
Mega wants to take a breather but Russo is having none of it.
Mega looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Russo is not content to let Mega control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mega.
Mega wants to pass the guard but Russo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo wants to improve his position but Mega is controlling well.
Russo is refusing to be controlled, as Mega sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Mega was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Frankie Russo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mega.
Frankie Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mega.
Russo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mega to the ground. Russo is now in Mega's guard.
Russo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russo lands a couple of elbows.
Mega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Russo trying to control but Mega is working from the bottom.
Russo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mega keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo passes Mega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Russo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mega can do anything to dispel that myth.
Russo prevents Mega from standing back up.
Russo 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.
Russo is trying to control. Mega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Russo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mega is trying to stand up here but Russo is controlling him well.
Russo lands with a punch from half guard.
Russo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mega is trying to get back to full guard.
Russo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mega is trying to stand up here but Russo is controlling him well.
Russo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Russo trying to control from half guard but Mega is working away.
Russo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Russo connects with a nice short shot to Mega's temple.
Mega pushes Russo off looking to stand but Russo dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo wants to control but Mega is keeping him busy.
Russo drops an elbow to the side of Mega's head.
We've been hearing that Russo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russo thows a huge punch but Mega dodges it nicely.
Russo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mega is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mega wants to get back to his feet.
Russo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Russo is trying to work for a kimura but Mega is defending well.
Russo working over Mega with some ground and pound. Mega looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mega is trying to stand back up but Russo is controlling him
Russo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mega is trying to get back to full guard.
Russo passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Russo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Russo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Russo.
Frankie Russo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russo throws a lazy uppercut
so Mega counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Russo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Russo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Mega is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Russo connects with a nice short shot to Mega's temple.
Frankie Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo trying to control the action but Mega is working from the bottom.
Russo working Mega over with strikes.
Mega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Russo throwing shots but Mega is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega wants to get back to his feet.
Mega taking some punishment here, with Russo in his half guard.
Russo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mega with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mega looks like he's trying to stand up.
Russo throwing shots but Mega is blocking nicely.
Russo thows a huge punch but Mega dodges it nicely.
Mega wants to control but Russo is keeping busy.
Russo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Russo thows a huge punch but Mega dodges it nicely.
Mega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Russo.
Russo slips a nice elbow through Mega's hands, connecting with Mega's forehead.
Mega taking some punishment here, with Russo in his half guard.
Russo working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mega pushes Russo off looking to stand but Russo dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega is staying active underneath Russo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Russo connects with a nice short shot to Mega's temple.
Russo drops an elbow to the side of Mega's head.
Russo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mega with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mega has hold of Russo's hands but Russo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Russo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mega tries to kick Russo off but Russo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Russo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mega gets back to full guard.
Russo stands up over Mega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Russo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mega's head.
Russo passes Mega's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Russo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mega defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to pass to full mount but Mega defends it.
Mega is trying to stand.
Russo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Russo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mega makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Russo misses with a double jab.
Mega avoids the body shot from Russo.
Russo slaps away a takedown attempt from Mega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frankie Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Mega scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mega tries to avoid it but Russo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mega to the ground. Mega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russo throws out a loose jab but Mega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mega shoots in and drives through. Russo sprawls well.
Mega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo landing with the ground and pound.
Russo landing with the ground and pound.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
Mega working for a triangle but Russo defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Russo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Russo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Russo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mega.
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mega circles away.
Russo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mega closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Russo quickly recovers to half guard.
Mega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mega is trying to control. Russo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Russo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mega trying to mount his opponent but Russo defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Russo controlling the position for now.
Russo is looking for a sweep. Mega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mega wants to advance to full mount but Russo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Russo has Mega pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mega pushing down on Russo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mega trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Mega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russo defending well though.
Mega misses with a head shot. Russo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Russo controls Mega momentarily but Mega frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mega throws a big elbow that misses.
Mega wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.
Mega's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Mega from controlling successfully.
Mega looking to pass the guard.
Mega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max Mega has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Russo goes for a double leg but Mega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mega continues to drive forward.
Russo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo tries to score a body lock takedown but Mega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Max Mega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Russo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Mega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Russo 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 Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Russo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
169 lbs
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24
167 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Kampmann!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega blocks the body kick.
Vega dodges the punch combination from Kampmann.
Kampmann misses with a body shot.
Kampmann has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kampmann feints a jab promting Vega to slip. Kampmann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vega slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kampmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vega's head.
Kampmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kampmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vega at a distance.
Vega misses with a hook. Kampmann ducked under it nicely.
Kampmann tries to clinch up.
Kampmann lands a nice shot that snaps Vega's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega gets a clinch.
Kampmann prevents a body shot from Vega.
Kampmann prevents a body shot from Vega.
Kampmann stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kampmann lands a left hand.
Vega goes for a takedown attempt but Kampmann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martin Kampmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vega checks a leg kick nicely.
Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Kampmann is just out of range.
Kampmann tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it.
Vega moves away from the strike by Kampmann.
Vega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vega misses with a body shot.
Kampmann cracks the inside of Vega's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kampmann.
Kampmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Kampmann finds it's target.
Vega throws a body punch but Kampmann moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target.
Vega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kampmann sprawls well initially but Vega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vega tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kampmann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kampmann is just riding it out for now. Vega eventually gives up the hold.
Vega looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kampmann is in trouble now - Vega has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann gets back to half guard.
Kampmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kampmann is looking to improve his position.
Vega is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kampmann defends it well.
Vega wants to work for an arm triangle but Kampmann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kampmann has his hands clasped together around Vega's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vega is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kampmann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kampmann shrugs it off.
Kampmann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kampmann wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Kampmann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vega throws a body punch but Kampmann moves out of range.
Vega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vega darts in looking for a takedown but Kampmann gets double underhooks and turns Vega into the cage.
Vega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kampmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kampmann cracks Vega with a nice body shot.
Kampmann presses Vega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kampmann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kampmann.
Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Vega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kampmann slips under a jab from Vega.
Kampmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kampmann is looking to clinch.
Kampmann throws a looping overhand right but Vega ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann rushes Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kampmann on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kampmann.
Kampmann lands a right hand.
Kampmann lands with a light punch inside.
Kampmann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Kampmann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kampmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kampmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kampmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kampmann lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega is trying to push Kampmann away but Kampmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kampmann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martin Kampmann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Kampmann.
Kampmann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Vega's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Kampmann.
Kampmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kampmann is defending well.
Kampmann is leaning against Vega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kampmann taking a breather.
Vega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vega wants a takedown.
Vega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kampmann prevents it.
Kampmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Kampmann gets through Vega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kampmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kampmann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kampmann.
Vega misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Kampmann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vega is rocked!
Kampmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Vega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kampmann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Kampmann lands a big right hand that drops Vega! The killer instinct kicks in and Kampmann finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kampmann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Kampmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Kampmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroud comes to the cage accompanied by Septic Flesh - Pyramid God. Stanson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Until The End kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanson is looking to clinch.
Stanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Stroud scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Brian Stanson has been cut.
Stanson moves into the clinch successfully.
Stanson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stanson blocks an uppercut.
Stroud takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Stanson.
Stroud blocks an elbow strike from Stanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stroud turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stroud manages to end up in side control.
Stroud postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stroud looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stanson is avoiding damage well.
Stanson is trying to get back to his feet.
Stroud trying to control the action but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Stanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Stroud misses with a double jab.
Stanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Stanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stroud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stroud has managed to clinch.
Stanson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stroud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud manages to break the clinch.
Stroud shoots in for a double leg but Stanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Stanson tenderised Stroud's leg. Stroud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glenn Stroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stroud fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Brian Stanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanson takes a swing at Stroud's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Stanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stanson.
Stroud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stanson.
Stanson wants to clinch but Stroud slips to the side
and Stroud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stroud is breathing heavily.
Stroud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stroud keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanson moves into the clinch successfully.
Stanson tries to throw a body punch but Stroud avoids it by throwing Stanson back against the cage.
Stroud has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stanson.
Stroud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stroud throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson blocks an elbow strike.
Stroud is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stanson is keeping busy.
Stanson lands an elbow inside that Stroud shrugs off.
Stroud throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanson.
Stanson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Stanson stalling.
Stroud can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Stroud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroud has Stanson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stanson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stanson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stroud avoids a wild elbow strike from Stanson.
Stroud drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stanson pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stroud.
Stanson closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson is looking to control Stroud's arms but Stroud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stanson has his back to the cage.
Stanson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stanson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanson tries to stall but Stroud uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stroud can't find room to land a body shot as Stanson controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stanson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stanson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Stanson.
Stanson is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Stroud.
Stroud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stanson blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stanson is defending well.
Stroud is trying to break free.
Stroud has had enough of the clinch but Stanson keeps him there for the moment.
Stroud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanson connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Stanson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stanson dips to his left and cracks Stroud with an uppercut!
Stanson moves into the clinch.
Stroud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stroud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stanson has him pressed against the cage.
Stanson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stroud has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stanson tries to land a knee to the head but Stroud blocks with his arms.
Stanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stroud backwards.
Stroud is looking to break free of the clinch but Stanson has double underhooks.
Stroud avoids the elbow strike from Stanson, against the cage.
Stanson misses with a body punch.
Stroud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanson pushes off an throws an elbow but Stroud leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stroud dodges an elbow strike from Stanson.
Stroud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stanson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stroud is keeping busy.
Stanson crunches a lovely knee into Stroud's ribcage.
Stroud is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stanson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stroud has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stanson stops a takedown attempt from Stroud.
Stanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stanson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stroud avoiding damage as Stanson throws knees to the body.
Stanson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stroud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stroud blocks an elbow strike from Stanson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stanson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stroud's brow.
Stroud takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Stroud.
Stroud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanson backwards.
Stanson lands an elbow just above Stroud 's eye.
Stroud being controlled against the cage.
Stanson misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Stroud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stanson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stroud.
Stanson has Stroud pressed against the cage.
Stroud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stanson scores with a shot to the side of Stroud's head.
Stroud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanson stalling against the cage.
Stroud blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stroud counters with a three punch combo that has Stanson backing up. Stanson nods at Stroud to acknowledge the strikes.
Stanson misses with a straight left.
Stanson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stroud rather than just go for the knockout.
Stanson closes the distance and clinches.
Stroud blocks the elbow strike.
Stanson prevents Stroud from breaking the clinch.
Stanson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stroud lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stroud 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.
Stanson trying to get back to full guard but Stroud takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stanson is looking to improve his position but Stroud isn't that keen on the idea.
Stroud looking to control but Stanson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Stanson from controlling successfully.
Stanson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stroud has momentary wrist control but Stanson slips an elbow through the middle.
Stanson stands and throws Stroud's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stanson decides to stand back up. Stanson steps back and let's Stroud get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud misses with a straight right.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Stanson's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stanson is looking to slow Stroud down with leg kicks.
Stanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Stroud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanson moves in looking to clinch but Stroud pushes him off.
Stanson moves in looking to clinch but Stroud pushes him off.
Stanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Stroud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stroud closes the distance and clinches.
Stroud drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stroud blocks an elbow strike.
Stanson misses with an elbow over the top.
Stroud wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanson lands a nice elbow.
Stanson trying to control the position but instead, Stroud has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stanson into the cage.
Stroud blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stanson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stroud's brow.
Stanson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stanson lands an elbow that stopped Stroud in his tracks for a moment.
Stanson pushes Stroud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stroud blocks an elbow strike.
Stanson lands an elbow just above Stroud 's eye.
Stanson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stanson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stroud misses with a knee to the head.
Stanson lands an elbow that stopped Stroud in his tracks for a moment.
Stroud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Brian Stanson's cut even more.
Stroud has had enough of the clinch but Stanson keeps him there for the moment.
Stanson lands a damaging elbow.
Brian Stanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud managing to block the knees to the body from Stanson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanson is pressed up against the cage. Stroud has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stanson down to the mat. Stanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Stroud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanson connects with the punch.
Brian Stanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanson darts in and clinches Stroud up against the cage.
Stanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stroud controls his hands.
Stanson gets underhooks to prevent Stroud's takedown attempt.
Stroud missing with knees to the body.
Stanson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stroud up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stanson.
Stroud breaks the clinch.
Stroud looks to land a left hand but Stanson moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud swinging wildly here.
Stanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stroud.
Stroud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stroud drops his hands momentarily and Stanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stroud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stroud moves into the clinch.
Stanson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stanson.
A short uppercut from Stroud.
Stroud tries to break free but Stanson pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stanson lands an elbow inside that Stroud shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Stroud.
Stanson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroud takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stroud misses with the head strike.
Stanson lands an elbow inside that Stroud shrugs off.
Stroud can't break the clinch.
Stroud is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Stanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stroud is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oh Stroud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanson taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Stanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stanson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Stanson!
Brian Stanson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Sir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Devour . Sir is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kickstart. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Sir!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sir misses with a looping right.
Jensen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jensen moves away from the strike by Sir.
Jensen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jensen. Sir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sir attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sir throws a big shot that misses.
Jensen misses with a combination
and Sir counters with a three punch combo that has Jensen backing up. Jensen nods at Sir to acknowledge the strikes.
Jensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jensen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Sir misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sir 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.
Sir just misses with a punch to the body.
Sir misses with a straight left.
Jensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jensen counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen stuffs the takedown attempt from Sir. Sir gets slowly back to his feet.
Jensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sir manages to avoid it.
Jensen lands a high kick!
It looks like Pablo Sir has been cut.
Sir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jensen moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Sir.
Sir scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jensen misses the shot to the body.
Sir thows a body shot but no joy.
Jensen gets caught flat footed, as Sir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sir with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sir has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sir has a couple of punches blocked by Jensen.
Jensen blocking some punches.
Jensen blocks an uppercut.
Sir is trying to break the clinch but Jensen is controlling him.
Jensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jensen.
Jensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jensen.
Jensen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jensen gets to his feet - Sir follows without any prompting.
Jensen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sir throws a hook but Jensen blocks it.
Sir staying out of range there.
Jensen looks to throw the jab but Sir is out of range.
Sir misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sir looks to land a left hand but Jensen moved out of range nicely.
Sir looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
Sir misses with a body punch
and Jensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sir throws a jab but it's blocked by Jensen.
Sir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jensen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Sir misses its intended target.
Sir jabs at Jensen's body.
Jensen slips a jab and a cross from Sir.
Sir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jensen doesn't seem bothered though.
Sir throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sir throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen drops Sir with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sir looks back up at him and smiles so Jensen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sir is rocked!
Sir walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Jensen! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Jensen!
Our winner, Gunnar Jensen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Terell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero. Terell has chosen Let's Go-Lil Jon ft. Trick Daddy and Twista as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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223 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raphael Bowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Terell!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Terell did well to prevent Bowie getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Terell wants to control but Bowie is keeping busy.
Bowie prevents Terell from improving his position.
Bowie is looking to advance position but Terell won't allow it.
Bowie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Terell wants to improve his position but Bowie is controlling well.
Terell actively working from the bottom here.
Bowie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bowie wants to work for an arm triangle but Terell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Terell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Terell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Terell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bowie defends well.
Bowie drops back looking for a leg! Terell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terell manages to kick Bowie off! Bowie jumps back into Terell's guard.
Terell is looking for a triangle but Bowie pushes his legs off easily.
Bowie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bowie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Terell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bowie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Terell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Terell keeping full guard, as Bowie tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Terell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowie has managed to get both his arms back between Terell's legs - danger averted.
Bowie distracts Terell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bowie escapes and throws Terell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bowie tries to move to mount but Terell blocks the move with his legs.
Terell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Terell is looking for a sweep. Bowie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bowie seems to be working for a kimura but Terell defends the submission attempt.
Terell manages to get to full guard.
Terell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bowie stacks Terell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bowie!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Terell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bowie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terell is not content to let Bowie control the position.
Terell is looking to control Bowie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Terell avoid being mounted?
Terell tries to get to full guard but Bowie has control of the leg.
Terell is not content to let Bowie control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terell actively working from the bottom here.
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 Raphael Bowie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bowie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Terell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Terell is looking to reverse the position.
Bowie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Terell's legs.
Terell tries to improve position but can't.
Bowie scoring with punches from side control.
Bowie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Terell tries to improve position but can't.
Terell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bowie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terell keeps working.
Terell tries to bench press Bowie off him but Bowie keeps the position.
Terell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bowie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terell is trying to maintain the position but Bowie is very close to passing his half guard.
Terell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowie pulls his head out easily.
Bowie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bowie is working hard here to advance position.
Bowie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Terell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowie pulls his head out easily.
Bowie is keen to just control but Terell is a slippery customer.
Bowie is looking to advance position but Terell won't allow it.
Terell wants to control but Bowie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Terell has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bowie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bowie!
Terell struggling a bit here.
Terell is looking to reverse the position.
Bowie trying to control the position but Terell is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terell wants to control but Bowie postures up.
Bowie scoring with punches and elbows.
Terell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Terell tries to buck Bowie off but Bowie is having none of it.
Bowie is trying to get an arm triangle but Terell is defending well.
Bowie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Terell is trying to get back to half guard.
Terell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bowie off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bowie turns into Terell and is now in his guard.
Terell trying to control the position.
Terell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Terell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bowie defends well.
Terell working for a triangle but Bowie defends it easily.
Terell is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowie won't allow Terell to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Bowie 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!
A lazy left from Terell finds it's target.
Bowie gets a double leg takedown into Terell's guard.
Terell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bowie!
Bowie is trying to escape the mount.
Bowie gets back to half guard.
Terell tries to pass to full mount but Bowie defends it.
Terell seems to be looking for submissions.
Bowie trying to hold on to Terell's head to control him but Terell postures up.
Terell is looking to take a break and control but Bowie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Terell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terell is thwarting Bowie's attempts to control the position.
Terell wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bowie wants to improve his position but Terell is controlling well.
Terell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bowie defends it well.
Terell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason Terell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowie is refusing to be controlled, as Terell sits in half guard.
Bowie tries to get to full guard but Terell has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie actively working from the bottom here.
Terell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bowie is looking for a sweep. Terell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bowie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Terell works over Bowie with some ground and pound from guard.
Bowie has momentary wrist control but Terell slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terell passes Bowie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Terell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Terell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bowie defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Terell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bowie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Terell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Terell.
Terell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terell throwing strikes but missing.
Bowie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowie looking for a sweep. Not yet Bowie, not yet.
Terell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Terell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Terell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bowie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Terell, into his guard.
Bowie wants to control from the top but Terell keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terell is keeping the position for now.
Terell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bowie defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Terell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bowie 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Raphael Bowie!
Raphael Bowie 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 Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Hunt 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko tries to clinch up
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
Emelianenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
I was talking to Emelianenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hunt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Tony Hunt has been cut.
Emelianenko dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt misses with an elbow over the top.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko blocks an elbow strike.
Emelianenko stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Emelianenko lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye.
Emelianenko dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
Knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Hunt looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko with a knee to the head.
Hunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko lands a damaging elbow.
Emelianenko lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye.
Nice elbow from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Hunt takes an elbow to the temple.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Tony Hunt's cut even more.
A short right from Emelianenko.
The referee calls for Emelianenko to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Emelianenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Emelianenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Tony Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Hunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Emelianenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
Hunt is rocked!
Tony Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Emelianenko.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Emelianenko!
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