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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Cairncross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herteruiop Jertuaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shayne Cairncross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Herteruiop Jertuaser!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Jertuaser does no damage.
Jertuaser tries to clinch but Cairncross moves out of range.
Cairncross changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cairncross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jertuaser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cairncross counters with a three punch combo that has Jertuaser backing up. Jertuaser nods at Cairncross to acknowledge the strikes.
Jertuaser with a poor takedown
and Cairncross counters with a single leg into guard. Jertuaser didn't expect that.
Jertuaser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cairncross controls the pace.
Cairncross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jertuaser on the ground.
Jertuaser looking for a guillotine here but Cairncross defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cairncross looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cairncross gets to his feet. Jertuaser looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cairncross misses with a few strikes there.
Cairncross throws a sloppy head kick and Jertuaser moves out of range easily.
Cairncross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jertuaser has eaten all the pies!
Cairncross lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No luck for Jertuaser with that takedown attempt.
Cairncross tries a head kick but it misses.
Jertuaser tries to bum rush Cairncross with a series of wild strikes but Cairncross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cairncross stalks Jertuaser and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jertuaser's face. Jertuaser staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Herteruiop Jertuaser has been cut.
Cairncross lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jertuaser at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cairncross throws out a powerful jab.
Cairncross looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jertuaser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cairncross swivels and escapes.
Shayne Cairncross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herteruiop Jertuaser.
Jertuaser misses with a takedown
and Cairncross counters with a straight right hand.
Cairncross drives through and clinches with Jertuaser against the cage.
Cairncross manages to break the clinch.
Jertuaser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cairncross scores with a one two! Jertuaser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cairncross lands a leg kick that knocks Jertuaser off balance momentarily.
Cairncross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jertuaser clinches up against the cage.
Cairncross is pressed up against the cage. Jertuaser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cairncross down to the mat. Cairncross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jertuaser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herteruiop Jertuaser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser misses with a two punch combination.
Cairncross looking to score a takedown here. Jertuaser is defending well but Cairncross drives through and ends up in Jertuaser's guard.
Jertuaser is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cairncross presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Jertuaser tries to work over Cairncross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jertuaser missing with knees to the body.
Jertuaser is working for takedown but Cairncross is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cairncross breaks from the clinch.
Jertuaser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jertuaser closes the distance and clinches up with Cairncross, looking for a takedown. Jertuaser pushes Cairncross against the cage but Cairncross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jertuaser takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Cairncross.
Jertuaser throws a low kick but Cairncross avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser throws a series of punches but Cairncross moves out of range.
Cairncross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jertuaser is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cairncross to keep the fight standing.
Cairncross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jertuaser shoots in for a takedown but Cairncross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jertuaser shoots in and drives through. Cairncross sprawls well.
Jertuaser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jertuaser misses with a lunging right hand
and Cairncross counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cairncross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jertuaser moves in looking to clinch but Cairncross pushes him off.
Cairncross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jertuaser manages to circle out of the way.
Cairncross throws a head kick that Jertuaser semi-blocks.
Jertuaser fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cairncross checks it well.
Cairncross feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Cairncross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herteruiop Jertuaser's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jertuaser blocks a low kick nicely.
Cairncross clinches with his opponent.
Jertuaser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cairncross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cairncross goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cairncross shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jertuaser napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cairncross misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jertuaser is trying to escape the position but Cairncross is controlling the position.
Cairncross working the ground and pound but Jertuaser is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jertuaser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cairncross off and has taken his back!
Cairncross wants to control his opponent's hands but Jertuaser gets his hands free.
Jertuaser is controlling the position but Cairncross somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cairncross is trying to get back to full guard.
Jertuaser wants to pass to mount but Cairncross is defending the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jertuaser slips a jab and a cross from Cairncross.
Cairncross stalks Jertuaser and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jertuaser's face. Jertuaser staggers backwards, shaken.
Jertuaser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Jertuaser looks to move away, Cairncross throws a big counter combo bu Jertuaser just gets out of the way.
Cairncross scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser checks a leg kick.
Cairncross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jertuaser avoids a wild elbow strike from Cairncross.
Jertuaser is trying to pull guard but Cairncross has him pressed against the cage.
Jertuaser tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cairncross smiles and moves away.
Shayne Cairncross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herteruiop Jertuaser.
Jertuaser fails to land the takedown.
Jertuaser throws a sloppy head kick and Cairncross moves out of range easily.
Cairncross looks to land a combination. Jertuaser sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jertuaser.
Jertuaser looks to clinch
enabling Cairncross to counter with a crisp jab.
Cairncross is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cairncross.
Cairncross has Jertuaser up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cairncross is defending well for now.
Cairncross lands a takedown into guard.
Jertuaser is looking to stand back up but Cairncross counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jertuaser.
Cairncross winds up and cracks Jertuaser with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cairncross decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jertuaser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jertuaser blocks a head kick by Cairncross.
Jertuaser dives in for a single leg takedown but Cairncross sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cairncross rushes Jertuaser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jertuaser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cairncross closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jertuaser's guard.
Jertuaser keeping moving, preventing Cairncross from controlling successfully.
Jertuaser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cairncross is one step ahead there.
Jertuaser lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shayne Cairncross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cairncross is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cairncross has picked Jertuaser up - he's going for a ride! Cairncross dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Cairncross dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Herteruiop Jertuaser's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Cairncross.
Cairncross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jertuaser can do to turn this around?
Cairncross moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cairncross has Jertuaser up against the cage in a clinch.
Jertuaser drags the fight down to the ground.
Cairncross stands up and waves to Jertuaser to follow him.
Jertuaser avoids the head kick by Cairncross.
Cairncross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jertuaser moves into the clinch.
Cairncross turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jertuaser sneaks out the side door and pushes Cairncross away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cairncross looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jertuaser!
Jertuaser throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jertuaser is looking to slow Cairncross down with leg kicks.
Jertuaser misses with a head kick.
Jertuaser is looking to land body kicks.
Jertuaser gets caught napping as Cairncross dives in and scores a takedown. Jertuaser manages to retain guard.
Jertuaser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cairncross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jertuaser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cairncross has managed to get both his arms back between Jertuaser's legs - danger averted.
Jertuaser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cairncross stands up and waves to Jertuaser to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser shoots in for a double leg but Cairncross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cairncross avoids the body shot from Jertuaser.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cairncross. That's going to slow Jertuaser down.
Cairncross closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jertuaser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cairncross half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cairncross changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cairncross lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cairncross lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Herteruiop Jertuaser's cut even more.
Jertuaser takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cairncross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jertuaser has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cairncross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shayne Cairncross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herteruiop Jertuaser.
Jertuaser wants to get back to striking at distance but Cairncross won't allow it.
Jertuaser working hard to break the clinch.
Jertuaser is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cairncross to keep the fight standing.
Cairncross's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cairncross tries to land knees in the clinch but Jertuaser avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cairncross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jertuaser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jertuaser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cairncross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cairncross misses with the combination.
Cairncross lands a jab to Jertuaser's midsection.
Jertuaser misses with a body kick.
Herteruiop Jertuaser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cairncross lands a nice hook to Jertuaser's body. Jertuaser takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shayne Cairncross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jertuaser looks to throw the jab but Cairncross is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shayne Cairncross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cairncross 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Cairncross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Finisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Frank Finisher has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Frank Finisher seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Finisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finisher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anderson eats them both and turns towards Finisher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Finisher closes the distance and clinches.
Finisher leaning against his opponent.
Finisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Finisher. Finisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finisher sprawls well. Finisher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Finisher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Finisher clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finisher.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Finisher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Finisher breaks the clinch.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Finisher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Frank Finisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anderson.
Finisher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Finisher saw that one coming.
Finisher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finisher off to one side.
Finisher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finisher scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finisher is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Finisher circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finisher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Finisher is taking a breather. Anderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Finisher stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Finisher throws a body kick that misses.
Finisher throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Frank Finisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finisher lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Finisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Finisher is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finisher, as that shot connected.
Finisher looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Finisher counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finisher.
Finisher has been working on his balance at Beast Bar, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Anderson.
Finisher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finisher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finisher moves into the clinch successfully.
Finisher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Finisher won't allow it.
Finisher gets control of Anderson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Finisher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finisher keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Finisher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Finisher gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Finisher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finisher sprawls well. Finisher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Finisher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson shoots in but Finisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Finisher closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finisher holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Finisher dominated that round.
That's time! Finisher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Finisher shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Finisher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but Finisher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finisher avoids it.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Finisher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finisher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finisher moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finisher.
Finisher misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Finisher with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Finisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finisher moves into the clinch.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Finisher avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finisher closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Finisher pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Finisher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Anderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Finisher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finisher clinches.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finisher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Finisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Finisher shoots in.
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Finisher has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Finisher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Finisher ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Finisher circles away.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finisher defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finisher pinned against the cage. Finisher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson tries to clinch but Finisher is having none of it.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Finisher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finisher misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finisher.
Finisher rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Finisher throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Finisher throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Finisher sprawls well.
Finisher instigates a clinch.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Finisher circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Finisher shoots in.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Finisher and move into the clinch position.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Finisher cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Finisher dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Finisher is avoiding it.
A combination from Finisher does no damage.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finisher is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Finisher circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Finisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Anderson.
Finisher lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Finisher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Finisher is now in Anderson's guard.
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finisher defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finisher is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finisher wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Finisher content to stall in guard here.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finisher is one step ahead there.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Finisher is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finisher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finisher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Finisher holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Finisher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finisher.
Finisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finisher shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finisher forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Frank Finisher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Finisher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finisher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finisher throws an elbow but misses.
Finisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Finisher counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Finisher moves into the clinch.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finisher darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finisher slips under a jab.
Finisher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finisher dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finisher as he avoids it easily.
Finisher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finisher trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Finisher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Finisher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finisher 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Finisher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Romero Basquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evgenii Mamchenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joel Romero Basquez's chin.
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190 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joel Romero Basquez!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamchenko circles away.
Mamchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamchenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Basquez sprawls and moves away.
Basquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Basquez trying to control the action but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Basquez.
Mamchenko trying to control here.
Basquez working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko looking for submissions off his back.
Mamchenko trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko looking for submissions off his back.
Basquez is looking to take a break and control but Mamchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamchenko punching from the bottom.
Basquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mamchenko defending well though.
Basquez is trying to work for a kimura but Mamchenko is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Basquez pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mamchenko missing with punches from the bottom.
Mamchenko actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mamchenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Basquez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mamchenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamchenko is staying active underneath Basquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamchenko wants to control but Basquez is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joel Romero Basquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Basquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Mamchenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Basquez keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Basquez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko throwing strikes from guard but Basquez blocks nicely.
Basquez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamchenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Basquez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Basquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamchenko defends well.
Mamchenko passes into half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamchenko.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basquez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Basquez lands in his opponent's guard.
Basquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Basquez throws a head kick but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Basquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mamchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Basquez counters with a head kick. That will keep Mamchenko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mamchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Basquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Mamchenko has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamchenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mamchenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Basquez dives in and scores a takedown into Mamchenko's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko looking for a guillotine here but Basquez defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basquez is looking to stand up but Mamchenko won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basquez wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Mamchenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Basquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mamchenko is tightening it up a little... Basquez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Basquez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Basquez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mamchenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Evgenii Mamchenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jo jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deni Mukhtar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mukhtar has chosen Goyang Dumang as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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225 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, jo jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deni Mukhtar!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukhtar throws a leg kick which misses jo's front leg but catches the back leg as jo tries to avoid it.
jo throws a low kick but Mukhtar avoids it.
jo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mukhtar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mukhtar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
jo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mukhtar connects with a body shot.
Mukhtar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mukhtar with a jab.
jo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mukhtar finds it's way round the side to connect with jo's head.
jo is breathing heavily.
jo takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukhtar slips a jab and a cross from jo.
Mukhtar circles away from the clinch attempt.
jo moves out of range as Mukhtar throws a body kick.
jo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mukhtar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whack! Mukhtar lands a heavy head kick that drops jo. The ref tackles Mukhtar to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because jo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Deni Mukhtar!
A very excited looking Deni Mukhtar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Olley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Costa Munteanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Fight Song by Marilyn Manson. Costa Munteanu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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230 lbs
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250 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Olley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Costa Munteanu!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munteanu with a poor takedown
and Olley counters by moving into the clinch.
Olley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Munteanu manages to pull guard.
Olley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munteanu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Olley distracts Munteanu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Olley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munteanu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munteanu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Munteanu keeping moving, preventing Olley from controlling successfully.
Munteanu looking for a guillotine here but Olley defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munteanu looking for a sweep. Not yet Munteanu, not yet.
Olley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Olley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Olley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Olley is working Munteanu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Olley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Olley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Olley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Munteanu has momentary wrist control but Olley slips an elbow through the middle.
Munteanu is rocked!
Olley lands a couple of elbows.
Munteanu is still in real trouble! Can Olley finish him?
Olley arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Munteanu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Olley!
Tim Olley 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Rodelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coson Granit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Rodelin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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Brawler
Very strong |
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Good kicks
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Rodelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coson Granit!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granit closes the distance but Rodelin moves to the side
and Rodelin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Granit!
Granit explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Coson Granit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granit closes the distance but Rodelin moves to the side
and Rodelin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Granit's guard.
Rodelin slips nicely into half guard.
Rodelin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rodelin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodelin landing strikes from the mount.
Granit is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Rodelin! Granit is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Rodelin!
The defeated Coson Granit had this to say: 'I had a stomach bug for the last 2 days but I'm going to recover soon'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Dice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benito Acero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benito Acero is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Dice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benito Acero!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acero rushes Dice and presses him up against the cage.
Dice fails to pull guard.
Acero tries to work over Dice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Acero manages to break the clinch.
Acero clinches with his opponent.
Acero with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sam Dice has been cut.
Acero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dice.
Dice is breathing heavily.
Acero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dice or not.
A shot in the inside from Acero.
Acero stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acero comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Acero.
Acero told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dice blocks it with crossed arms.
Acero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Acero - that landed with a thud.
Dice fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Dice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Acero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Acero has taken the fight to the clinch.
A knee to the head by Acero.
Acero tries to throw a body punch but Dice avoids it by throwing Acero back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Acero manages to break the clinch.
Acero instigates a clinch.
Acero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dice or not.
Dice goes for a takedown attempt but Acero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acero takes the fight into the clinch.
Acero pressing his opponent against the cage.
Acero manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acero closes the distance and clinches.
Acero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dice backwards.
Dice looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Acero lands a nice shot to the body.
Acero misses with a punch to the body.
Dice being controlled against the cage.
Dice tries to pull guard but Acero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good body shot from Acero.
Acero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dice's face.
Dice tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Acero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Acero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dice.
Acero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dice blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Acero punishes Dice's body with a nice straight punch.
Acero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dice, pushing him back against the cage.
Acero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dice gets tackled into the cage by Acero. Acero maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Acero moves into range and clinches up with Dice.
Acero stalling against the cage.
Acero stalling.
Acero lands a body punch.
Acero effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Acero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Dice's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Acero drives through and clinches with Dice against the cage.
Acero is struggling to control the position.
Acero taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benito Acero.
Dice fails with the takedown.
Acero pushes Dice up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Acero gets a clinch.
Dice is trying to drag Acero to the mat but Acero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Acero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acero is struggling to control the position.
Dice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Acero smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Dice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dice tries to keep at a distance but Acero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Acero lands a knee to the head.
Acero misses with a body punch.
Acero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acero closes the distance and clinches.
Acero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sam Dice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acero throws a head kick that misses.
Acero rushes Dice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Acero breaks from the clinch.
Acero has managed to clinch.
Acero working Dice over with knees to the body.
Acero lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acero lands an elbow inside that Dice shrugs off.
Acero utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Acero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Acero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Acero pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Acero.
Acero lands an elbow inside.
Dice takes an elbow to the temple.
Acero scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Acero.
Dice avoiding damage as Acero throws knees to the body.
Acero just leaning against Dice, taking a breather.
Acero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dice's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Acero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Acero rushes Dice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Acero manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dice, pushing him back against the cage.
Acero effectively controlling the action here.
Acero scores with a knee to the head.
Acero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dice up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Acero as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Acero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Dice's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Acero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Acero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Acero lands a damaging elbow.
Dice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Acero is leaning against Dice and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Acero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Acero.
Acero takes the fight into the clinch.
Acero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Acero darts in and clinches Dice up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acero lands a knee to the body.
Acero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acero has Dice up against the cage in a clinch.
Acero leaning against his opponent.
Dice takes an elbow to the temple.
Acero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Acero lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Acero landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Acero.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dice takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Acero.
Acero stalling the fight.
Acero lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Acero.
Dice avoiding damage as Acero throws knees to the body.
Acero lands a shot to the body.
Acero leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acero landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Acero.
Acero misses with a body punch.
Acero landing knees to the body.
Acero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Acero closes the distance and clinches.
Acero lands a nice shot to the body.
Acero scores a nice knee to the body.
Acero scores with a knee to the head.
Acero lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Acero instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acero effectively controlling the action here.
Acero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Acero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Acero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benito Acero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Acero has Dice up against the cage in a clinch.
Acero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sam Dice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benito Acero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Acero manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Acero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Acero 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 24:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benito Acero!
Our winner, Benito Acero, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fong Say Yuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongol Budlung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Budlung is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Killing Time - Pennywise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
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227 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fong Say Yuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mongol Budlung!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budlung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Say Yuk gets caught flat footed, as Budlung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Budlung postures up in Say Yuk's guard and throws a big left but Say Yuk blocks it.
Say Yuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Budlung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Budlung cracks Say Yuk with a solid left hand.
Budlung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Say Yuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Budlung is in close to Say Yuk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Budlung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Budlung lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Say Yuk keeping moving, preventing Budlung from controlling successfully.
Say Yuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Budlung.
Budlung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budlung landing with the ground and pound.
Say Yuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Budlung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Budlung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Say Yuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Budlung connects with a couple of short punches.
Say Yuk keeping moving, preventing Budlung from controlling successfully.
Budlung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Say Yuk working a defensive guard here.
Budlung throwing strikes from guard but Say Yuk blocks nicely.
Say Yuk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budlung throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Say Yuk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Budlung checks a low kick from Say Yuk.
Budlung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Say Yuk counters with an inside leg kick.
Budlung dives in and grabs Say Yuk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Say Yuk pushes down on Budlung's head and hops out.
Say Yuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Budlung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fong Say Yuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongol Budlung.
A jab lands there for Say Yuk.
Budlung on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Say Yuk lands a slapping body shot.
Say Yuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Budlung is defended easily by Say Yuk.
Say Yuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Budlung. That did some damage!
Budlung misses with a body shot.
Donk. Say Yuk catches Budlung right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Say Yuk as Budlung shoots in.
Budlung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Budlung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Budlung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Budlung throws an elbow that misses. Say Yuk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Budlung's guard. Nice move by Say Yuk!
Say Yuk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budlung 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.
Say Yuk postures up in Budlung's guard and throws a big left but Budlung blocks it.
Budlung controlling Say Yuk's posture.
Say Yuk throwing strikes but missing.
Say Yuk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budlung throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Say Yuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Budlung is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mongol Budlung will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Budlung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Say Yuk tries to avoid it but Budlung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Say Yuk to the ground. Say Yuk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Say Yuk throws a leg kick which misses Budlung's front leg but catches the back leg as Budlung tries to avoid it.
Say Yuk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Budlung.
Good leg kick by Say Yuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Say Yuk tries to sprawl but Budlung drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Budlung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Budlung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Budlung working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Budlung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Budlung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Say Yuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Say Yuk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Say Yuk trying to keep a closed guard but Budlung is proving a slippery customer.
Budlung preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budlung postures up and lands a big shot to Say Yuk's brow.
Budlung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Budlung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Budlung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Budlung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Say Yuk's head.
Budlung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Budlung lands a couple of digs.
Budlung trying to control but Say Yuk is working from the bottom.
Budlung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Budlung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budlung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Budlung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Budlung throws a big elbow that misses.
Budlung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Say Yuk wants to hit a switch here but Budlung passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Say Yuk there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Budlung scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Say Yuk?
Budlung scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Say Yuk?
Say Yuk is rocked!
Budlung is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Say Yuk goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Budlung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mongol Budlung!
After the big win, Mongol Budlung made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HÉRITAGE! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cucurucucu Paloma. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Hunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Gracia!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Gracia sprawls well.
Gracia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracia.
Gracia misses with a body kick.
Gracia misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter goes for a double leg but Gracia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracia continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunter.
Hunter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hunter's guard! Nice work there by Gracia!
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracia has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
Gracia is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunter has wrist control.
Hunter seems keen to control Gracia's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracia wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Gracia throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Hunter trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracia stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Gracia from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracia misses with a low kick as Hunter jumps back.
Hunter leaves Gracia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracia throws a head kick that misses
and Hunter counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Hunter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hunter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gracia is looking for a sweep.
Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Gracia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunter has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracia!
Gracia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice elbow there by Hunter.
Hunter is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracia frees his head quite easily.
Gracia wants to control but Hunter is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter dominating with strikes here.
Gracia is rocked!
Gracia gets back to half guard.
Hunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunter.
Hunter is keen to just control but Gracia is a slippery customer.
Hunter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracia works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunter pushing down on Gracia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunter stops Gracia from getting back to his feet.
We've been informed that Gracia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunter is thwarting Gracia's attempts to control the position.
Hunter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracia is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Hunter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracia wants to get back to his feet.
Hunter working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracia looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hunter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunter checks a leg kick.
Hunter darts in looking for a takedown but Gracia gets double underhooks and turns Hunter into the cage.
Hunter throws a body kick that misses.
Hunter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracia to the ground. Hunter is now in Gracia's guard.
Hunter with a nice head shot there.
Gracia is still in real trouble! Can Hunter finish him?
Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunter trying to control but Gracia is working from the bottom.
Hunter arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gracia's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Hunter!
Mark Hunter is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omid Shainji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricki Suckerpunch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
270 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Omid Shainji!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch stalks Shainji and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shainji's face. Shainji staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Omid Shainji has been cut.
Shainji feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shainji lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shainji's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shainji won't allow Suckerpunch to get back to his feet.
Shainji lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shainji lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shainji with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suckerpunch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shainji throwing strikes from guard but Suckerpunch blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shainji shoots for a double leg takedown but Suckerpunch sprawls well. He's pushed Shainji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shainji should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Suckerpunch forces Shainji back against the cage and clinches.
Suckerpunch gets underhooks to prevent Shainji's takedown attempt.
Shainji goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suckerpunch prevents it.
Ricki Suckerpunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omid Shainji.
Shainji is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Suckerpunch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Suckerpunch.
Shainji looks winded!
Suckerpunch lands a body punch.
Suckerpunch is leaning against Shainji and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suckerpunch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch.
Suckerpunch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suckerpunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suckerpunch stalks Shainji and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shainji's face. Shainji staggers backwards, shaken.
Suckerpunch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Danga de danga de dang - Suckerpunch scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shainji drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suckerpunch wants to stand but Shainji is controlling the position.
Shainji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suckerpunch wants to stand but Shainji is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shainji.
Shainji throwing strikes but missing.
Suckerpunch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suckerpunch tries to get out of the position.
Suckerpunch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shainji throws a big elbow that misses.
Shainji keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suckerpunch's head.
Shainji scoring with some ground and pound.
Shainji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shainji postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shainji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suckerpunch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suckerpunch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Suckerpunch obliges.
Suckerpunch lands a shot to the body.
Suckerpunch breaks from the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shainji has eaten all the pies!
Suckerpunch has managed to clinch.
Shainji is working for takedown but Suckerpunch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Suckerpunch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suckerpunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shainji backwards.
That has opened up Omid Shainji's cut even more.
A knee to the head by Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch.
Suckerpunch gets a clinch.
Suckerpunch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shainji.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suckerpunch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shainji drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Suckerpunch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shainji tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suckerpunch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oooooh!!! Suckerpunch has knocked Shainji down with a huge combo! Suckerpunch steps away and waves a wobbly Shainji back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Suckerpunch instigates a clinch.
Suckerpunch presses Shainji against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Suckerpunch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shainji doesn't seem phased though.
The cut above Omid Shainji's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Suckerpunch lands a nice hook to Shainji's body. Shainji takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suckerpunch plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Shainji swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Shainji face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricki Suckerpunch!
In his post fight interview, Ricki Suckerpunch started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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