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Damina Tilada PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Johnson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eon Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Can Run. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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, Michael Johnson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eon Kane!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson Jr moves into range and clinches up with Kane.
Kane controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr wants a takedown.
Johnson Jr tries to circle away but Kane has him pinned against the cage.
Kane is working for takedown but Johnson Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kane is trying to drag Johnson Jr to the mat but Johnson Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kane 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.
Johnson Jr decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson Jr trying to strike off his back.
Johnson Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson Jr scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Johnson Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Johnson Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kane. Johnson Jr shrugs it off though.
Johnson Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kane sneaks out the side door and pushes Johnson Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson Jr.
Kane tries to clinch up but Johnson Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Johnson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eon Kane.
Kane looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson Jr lands an overhand right.
Michael Johnson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kane tries to move into range but Johnson Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson Jr lands a big uppercut and Kane crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kane looks OK. Johnson Jr waves Kane back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Johnson Jr gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kane is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Johnson Jr!
A less than humble Michael Johnson Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Whitey O Whitersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rune Ankjell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankjell has chosen Krank as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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168 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Whitey O Whitersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rune Ankjell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankjell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ankjell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Whitersson circles away quickly and effectively.
O Whitersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Whitersson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ankjell won't allow it.
A short right from O Whitersson on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ankjell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ankjell.
Ankjell is looking to control O Whitersson's arms but O Whitersson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ankjell has his back to the cage.
Ankjell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Whitersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as O Whitersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ankjell doesn't seem phased though.
Ankjell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Whitersson circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for O Whitersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Whitersson scores with a nice right hand.
Ankjell throws a right hand that O Whitersson ducks under and follows up with a left that O Whitersson also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Whitersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ankjell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Whitersson tries to bum rush Ankjell with a series of wild strikes but Ankjell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Whitersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ankjell was well out of range. Poor timing from O Whitersson.
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Whitersson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Whitersson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Whitersson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ankjell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson misses with a double jab.
O Whitersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankjell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Whitersson moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Whitersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Whitersson throws a series of punches but Ankjell moves out of range.
Ankjell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Whitersson defends it well.
O Whitersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ankjell. Ankjell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ankjell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ankjell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Whitersson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Whitersson connects with a body shot that sends Ankjell's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by O Whitersson.
Ankjell is rocked!
O Whitersson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for O Whitersson.
O Whitersson pushes Ankjell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankjell is trying to break the clinch but O Whitersson has him pressed against the cage.
O Whitersson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ankjell keeps control of O Whitersson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ankjell misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Whitersson lands with a left to the head.
Ankjell throws a head punch that misses.
O Whitersson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ankjell has him pressed against the cage.
Ankjell swings wildly with an uppercut but O Whitersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ankjell misses with a punch on the inside.
O Whitersson pushes Ankjell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O Whitersson stalling against the cage.
O Whitersson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ankjell won't allow it.
O Whitersson gets through Ankjell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson tries to circle away but Ankjell has him pinned against the cage.
Ankjell has a couple of punches blocked by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ankjell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Whitersson's elbow.
O Whitersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Whitersson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Whitersson connects with a body shot.
Ankjell looks winded!
Ankjell drops his hands momentarily and O Whitersson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Whitersson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ankjell backs up against the cage.
O Whitersson takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from O Whitersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitey O Whitersson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ankjell seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. O Whitersson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ankjell is backing up but O Whitersson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ankjell covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! O Whitersson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whitey O Whitersson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Brooks acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks pushes Hendrix up against the cage in a clinch.
Hendrix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Hendrix avoids the damage to the body.
Brooks has Hendrix pushed against the cage.
Hendrix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brooks prevents it.
Brooks slows down the pace here.
Hendrix tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
Hendrix tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix looking to stall.
Hendrix stalling in the clinch but Brooks improves position.
Hendrix is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Hendrix drops back down to his feet.
Hendrix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brooks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brooks.
Hendrix taking a breather.
Hendrix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendrix has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brooks uses from the top position.
Hendrix trying to control the position.
Hendrix keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
Hendrix is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brooks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Hendrix is breathing heavily.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Hendrix looking to control but Brooks passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brooks clinches with his opponent.
Brooks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Roy Hendrix has been cut.
Brooks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hendrix uses from the top position.
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendrix being controlled here momentarily.
Hendrix is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brooks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brooks has escaped and now he's on top!
Hendrix keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks lands with a kick to the temple. Hendrix shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Brooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Hendrix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brooks throws a head kick but Hendrix moves out of range.
Aaron Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks closes the distance and pushes Hendrix back into the cage.
Hendrix is trying to stall.
Hendrix tries to pull guard but Brooks won't allow it.
Hendrix has Brooks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brooks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hendrix is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brooks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendrix is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brooks pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks has control of Hendrix's left arm, preventing Hendrix from doing any damage.
Hendrix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendrix preventing the sweep.
Brooks has control of Hendrix's left arm, preventing Hendrix from doing any damage.
Hendrix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brooks pushes Hendrix off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch but Brooks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Hendrix backs off Brooks throws a huge counter combo but Hendrix manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks rushes Hendrix and presses him up against the cage.
Hendrix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brooks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brooks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Brooks drives through and clinches with Hendrix against the cage.
Hendrix takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hendrix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks lands an elbow that stopped Hendrix in his tracks for a moment.
Hendrix goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brooks prevents it.
Brooks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix goes for a takedown attempt but Brooks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hendrix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hendrix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendrix, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brooks working Hendrix over with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brooks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hendrix tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Brooks clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Hendrix's cut.
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!
Hendrix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brooks.
Brooks forces Hendrix back against the cage and clinches.
Hendrix is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
Aaron Brooks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendrix avoids it.
Hendrix tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brooks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hendrix lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brooks obliges.
Hendrix is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brooks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks clinches.
Brooks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks lands an elbow inside that Hendrix shrugs off.
Hendrix tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendrix wants a takedown.
Brooks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks moves into range and clinches up with Hendrix.
Brooks lands an elbow inside that Hendrix shrugs off.
Brooks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hendrix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brooks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks jumps guard.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Hendrix controlling him for the moment.
Aaron Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brooks manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Hendrix tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hendrix is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hendrix is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks gets a clinch.
Hendrix tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
Hendrix wants a takedown.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hendrix uses from the top position.
Hendrix throws a strike but Brooks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving.
Brooks postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hendrix is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks works his way into side control.
Hendrix being controlled for a moment.
Brooks decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks 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 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Brooks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kilo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Kilo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson cracks Shaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shaw tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson is not content to let Shaw control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Shaw.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Shaw are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shaw is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Shaw controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shaw smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes Shaw away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shaw gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Shaw controls from the top position.
Shaw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson tries to buck Shaw off but Shaw is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Shaw connects with a knee to the head.
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Shaw lands a body punch.
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Shaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is working an open guard so Shaw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a one two! Shaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Shaw's defenses.
Shaw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Shaw looks winded!
Shaw postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Shaw decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Jackson tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shaw lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson tries to kick Shaw off but Shaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Still in half guard, Shaw seems content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kilo Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Shaw.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jackson cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
Jackson tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kilo Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson stalls.
Shaw wants to stall.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shaw or not.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Jackson is working Shaw over against the cage.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shaw is trying to stall.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kilo Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Shaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaw takes a shot to the head.
Shaw jumps guard.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shaw's guard.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Shaw won't let him.
Shawn Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Shaw trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shaw's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Shaw looking to slow down the pace here.
Shaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shaw goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kilo Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shaw letting Jackson take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson presses Shaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Jackson cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
Shaw letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw letting Jackson take a breather here.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson trying to stall but Shaw improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilo Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilo Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Bloodlust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasak Kusuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodlust comes to the cage accompanied by A Pocket Full Of Shells. Darren Bloodlust had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Bloodlust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kasak Kusuk!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodlust dives in for a single leg takedown but Kusuk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kusuk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bloodlust.
Bloodlust takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kusuk tries to land a leg kick but Bloodlust saw it coming and moves away.
Kusuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodlust.
Kusuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bloodlust fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kusuk avoids it really well and circles away.
Bloodlust looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Bloodlust. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bloodlust.
Kusuk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bloodlust shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bloodlust was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bloodlust looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodlust tries for a kimura but Kusuk is defending well.
Bloodlust tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bloodlust is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kusuk is trying to escape and Bloodlust transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kusuk is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bloodlust! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Bloodlust!
An out of breath Darren Bloodlust thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julien King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Cook acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julien King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Cook!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King darts in and clinches Cook up against the cage.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cook manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cook stalling in the clinch.
Cook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King successfully pulls guard.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cook is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cook manages to get himself to full guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King wants to get up but he can't break Cook's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
Cook throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
King stops Cook from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Cook only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cook throws an off balance right hand
and King counters by clinching up.
Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King blocks an elbow strike.
King tries to pull guard but Cook forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King jumps guard and drags Cook to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
King trying to control the position.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
Cook working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King has Cook pulled in close to control his posture.
Cook content to stall in guard here.
Cook must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cook gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cook wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julien King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King has managed to clinch.
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cook has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cook can turn it around.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cook after a bit of a struggle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to keep at a distance but Cook has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cook controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Cook's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cook is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Julien King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
Cook takes the fight into the clinch.
Cook wants to break the clinch but can't.
King drags the fight down to the ground.
King is looking for a triangle but Cook pushes his legs off easily.
King working a defensive guard here.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
King managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King controls Cook momentarily but Cook frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cook can do to turn this around?
Cook slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cook wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cook looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cook misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cook moves into range and clinches up with King.
Cook keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cook breaks the clinch.
Cook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from King on the inside.
Cook taking a breather.
James Cook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cook stalling the fight.
King looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julien King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King is trying to pull guard but Cook has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King fails to pull guard.
Cook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Cook will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Cook moves into the clinch successfully.
King slowing the pace effectively.
Cook is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King jumps guard but Cook turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cook slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cook just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
King is trying to pull guard but Cook turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Cook rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julien King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
King jumps into guard, dragging Cook to the mat.
King working a defensive guard here.
Cook is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King managing to control the position.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cook controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cook is trying to stall.
King has had enough of the clinch but Cook keeps him there for the moment.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cook prevents it.
Cook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cook wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cook smiles and moves away.
King has closed the distance and engaged Cook in a clinch.
Cook takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook misses with a knee to the head.
Cook taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands a body punch.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cook to keep the fight standing.
Cook is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Cook taking a breather.
Cook is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Cook keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Cook stalling in the clinch.
Cook stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cook manages to break the clinch.
Cook rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
King prevents Cook from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Cook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cook has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Cook!
James Cook took some time post fight to say the following; 'IM COOKKKKKKKK'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Putra Rajasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rajasa comes to the cage accompanied by Bed of Roses. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Putra Rajasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajasa slaps away a takedown attempt from Pukki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rajasa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pukki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rajasa. Rajasa obviously looking to wear him down.
Rajasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pukki manages to avoid it.
Rajasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rajasa misses with a body kick.
Rajasa throws the kick towards the body but Pukki avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajasa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pukki's sensitive parts.
A head kick by Rajasa misses
and Pukki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pukki throwing shots but Rajasa is blocking nicely.
Rajasa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pukki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki trying to control from half guard but Rajasa is working away.
Pukki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pukki is trying to work for a kimura but Rajasa is defending well.
Rajasa wants to improve his position but Pukki is controlling well.
Pukki wants to free his trapped foot but Rajasa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rajasa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Pukki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pukki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pukki thows a huge punch but Rajasa dodges it nicely.
Pukki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pukki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pukki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rajasa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pukki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rajasa sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki working the head and body with strikes.
Pukki wants to pass to mount but Rajasa is defending the position.
Rajasa is looking to get back to full guard here but Pukki has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rajasa parries the strikes from Pukki easily there. Pukki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rajasa to escape.
Pukki working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pukki swings around for an armbar but Rajasa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pukki's guard.
Rajasa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pukki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rajasa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pukki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajasa trying to control here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pukki is trying to work for a kimura but Rajasa is defending well.
Pukki is trying to control the action in half guard but Rajasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pukki is looking for a kimura here.
Rajasa tries to roll over but Pukki keeps him under control.
Pukki is working for a kimura but Rajasa is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Pukki dominated that round.
That's time! Rajasa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rajasa. Pukki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pukki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rajasa's half guard.
Rajasa is pressing down on Pukki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rajasa keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
Rajasa trying to control the position here.
Pukki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pukki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rajasa holds on and takes a little breather.
Pukki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Rajasa, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pukki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pukki trying to control but Rajasa is working from the bottom.
Pukki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pukki has gone for a leg lock! Rajasa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pukki's guard.
Pukki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rajasa is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajasa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pukki 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pukki is on top in guard.
Pukki stands and throws Rajasa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pukki is working to tighten his grip on Rajasa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rajasa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pukki is really squeezing tight and eventually Rajasa passes out! Pukki breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andy Pukki!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andy Pukki waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tycho Crux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Rodelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tycho Crux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Rodelin's chin.
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180 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tycho Crux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Rodelin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodelin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crux throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodelin closes the distance and clinches up with Crux, looking for a takedown. Rodelin pushes Crux against the cage but Crux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crux misses with an uppercut.
Crux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodelin.
Rodelin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crux's waist but Crux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodelin off to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crux.
Rodelin shoots in and drives through. Crux sprawls well.
Tycho Crux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Rodelin.
Rodelin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crux sprawls well. Crux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodelin gets slowly back to his feet.
Crux appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crux jabs Rodelin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Crux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crux lands a head shot.
It looks like Brian Rodelin has been cut.
Crux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodelin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crux manages to pass to side control.
Crux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodelin wants to control but Crux is keeping busy.
Crux working over Rodelin with some ground and pound. Rodelin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodelin is pressing down on Crux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crux content to stall in guard here.
Crux prevents Rodelin from getting back to his feet.
Crux trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crux distracts Rodelin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crux wants to pass the guard but Rodelin is keeping the position.
Crux stands and throws Rodelin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodelin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Crux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rodelin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rodelin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Crux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodelin wants to control but Crux is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crux trying to control the pace.
Rodelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crux is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crux is looking to advance position but Rodelin won't allow it.
Rodelin manages to get to full guard.
Crux forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Crux there.
Crux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodelin is trying to stand.
Crux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodelin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Crux manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crux landing punches.
Crux punishing his opponent with strikes.
Crux controlling his opponent.
Crux lands a couple of good shots and Rodelin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodelin grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodelin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tycho Crux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Rodelin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crux, right into the meat.
Crux lands a head kick. Rodelin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rodelin shoots for a takedown but Crux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodelin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodelin.
Tycho Crux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Rodelin.
Crux misses the shot to the body.
Crux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crux darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crux is thwarting Rodelin's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crux winds up and cracks Rodelin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crux is looking to take a break and control but Rodelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Crux there.
Crux stops Rodelin from getting back to his feet.
Crux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodelin can do to turn this around?
Crux looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodelin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodelin manages to get to full guard.
Crux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodelin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crux trying to control but Rodelin is working from the bottom.
Crux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crux is in close to Rodelin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodelin is looking to stand up but Crux isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crux trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crux is working Rodelin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crux throws an elbow that misses. Rodelin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crux's guard. Nice move by Rodelin!
Crux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crux keeping moving, preventing Rodelin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodelin throwing strikes but missing.
Rodelin trying to control but Crux is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rodelin looking to pass the guard.
Crux wants to stand but Rodelin is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crux scores with a jab. Rodelin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tycho Crux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Rodelin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Crux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodelin, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodelin wants to get back to striking at distance but Crux won't allow it.
Rodelin has a couple of punches blocked by Crux.
Crux lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodelin tries to score a body lock takedown but Crux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crux is working Rodelin over against the cage.
Crux lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crux.
Crux lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodelin backwards.
Rodelin is rocked!
Crux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodelin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crux lands with a left to the head.
Rodelin is still on wobbly legs! Can Crux finish him?
Rodelin prevents a body shot from Crux.
Rodelin seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crux digs a right hand into Rodelin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodelin's gas tank.
Crux is pressed up against the cage. Rodelin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crux down to the mat. Crux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodelin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crux throws a series of punches but Rodelin moves out of range.
Tycho Crux is winning the standup battle so far.
Crux closes the distance and pushes Rodelin back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crux wants a takedown but no success here.
Crux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodelin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Rodelin to work.
Crux stops a takedown attempt from Rodelin.
Tycho Crux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Rodelin.
Crux lands a left hand.
Crux lands an elbow inside that Rodelin shrugs off.
Crux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodelin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Crux.
Crux misses with a knee strike.
Crux struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodelin controls his hands.
Crux is trying to trip Rodelin. He has hold of a leg but Rodelin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crux persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Crux throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crux is stalling in the full guard.
Crux distracts Rodelin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crux postures up in Rodelin's guard and throws a big left but Rodelin blocks it.
Crux won't allow Rodelin to sweep him here.
Crux with a nice head shot there.
Crux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodelin's head.
Rodelin wants to stand and escape but Crux is having none of it.
Crux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodelin being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodelin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crux is in close to Rodelin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodelin wants to sweep here but Crux controlling him for the moment.
Rodelin keeping moving, preventing Crux from controlling successfully.
Crux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodelin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crux cracks Rodelin with a solid left hand.
Tycho Crux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodelin has momentary wrist control but Crux slips an elbow through the middle.
Crux scoring with some ground and pound.
Rodelin 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.
Crux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brian Rodelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodelin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tycho Crux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crux 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tycho Crux!
During a confident post fight interview, Tycho Crux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaka Baring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Marfaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baring's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Goyang Dumang. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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216 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaka Baring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Marfaker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baring smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marfaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baring really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baring throws a hook but Marfaker avoids it easily.
Marfaker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baring takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Jaka Baring has been cut.
Baring uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marfaker.
Baring throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baring just misses with a punch to the body.
Baring takes a swing at Marfaker's ribcage but misses.
Marfaker blocks a head kick by Baring.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baring.
Baring misses with a looping right.
Baring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marfaker, as that shot connected.
Marfaker tried to score with a low kick but Baring checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baring lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baring throws a shot from downtown. Marfaker moves away and avoids it.
Baring thumps Marfaker with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marfaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Baring.
Marfaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baring.
Marfaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaka Baring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marfaker digs a good hook to Baring's body.
A swing and a miss from Baring.
Marfaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baring's head backwards.
Marfaker blocks a leg kick.
Baring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marfaker moves away.
Baring takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baring is rocked!
Marfaker moves in close and cracks Baring with a massive right hand! Baring, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Marfaker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Marfaker!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Marfaker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fong Say Yuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fong Say Yuk has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean McConnor!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Say Yuk's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McConnor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McConnor pushes Say Yuk up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McConnor prevents a body shot from Say Yuk.
Say Yuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Say Yuk.
A right handed body shot lands from Say Yuk.
Nice body punch from Say Yuk - that landed with a thud.
Say Yuk tries to throw a body punch but McConnor avoids it by throwing Say Yuk back against the cage.
Say Yuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Say Yuk.
Say Yuk trying to control the position but instead, McConnor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Say Yuk into the cage.
Say Yuk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnor's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Say Yuk stalling in the clinch.
Say Yuk misses with a punch to the body.
Say Yuk looking to slow down the pace here.
Say Yuk lands a shot to the body.
Say Yuk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Say Yuk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Say Yuk.
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.
Say Yuk breaks the clinch.
Say Yuk looks to land a combination but McConnor avoids it well.
McConnor ducks right into an uppercut from Say Yuk.
Danga de danga de dang - Say Yuk scores with a four punch combination!
Say Yuk punishes McConnor's body with a nice straight punch.
Say Yuk gets caught flat footed, as McConnor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Say Yuk has his feet on McConnor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McConnor showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Say Yuk wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Say Yuk taking some punishment here, with McConnor in his half guard.
McConnor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Say Yuk wants to control but McConnor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from McConnor there.
McConnor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Say Yuk has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McConnor is on him like a limpet, forcing Say Yuk back against the cage.
Say Yuk lands a knee to the body.
Say Yuk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McConnor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Say Yuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Say Yuk manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Say Yuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McConnor. That did some damage!
McConnor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Say Yuk counters with a series of strikes. McConnor will be more careful next time no doubt.
McConnor is rocked!
Say Yuk catches McConnor with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and McConnor forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fong Say Yuk!
During a confident post fight interview, Fong Say Yuk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
59% |
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