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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neal Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neal Erickson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Neal Erickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels is looking to score with low kicks.
Erickson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Erickson staying out of range there.
Erickson feinted with a counter takedown.
Erickson cracks a nice hook into Daniels's ribs.
Erickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Erickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniels 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.
Erickson lands with a straight right. Daniels didn't see that one coming.
Erickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daniels misses with a left hand
so Erickson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Erickson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Erickson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Erickson stops Daniels from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Erickson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Erickson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Erickson tries for a takedown but Daniels manages to get underhooks.
Erickson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Erickson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erickson cracks Daniels with an open hand slap.
Daniels has Erickson up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels wants to break free but Erickson has control.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels trying to land knees to the body.
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Erickson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Erickson has Daniels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daniels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniels is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Daniels throws an elbow but it misses.
Daniels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Erickson tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Erickson.
Erickson is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniels has Erickson up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Erickson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erickson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daniels swings for the body but Erickson moves out of range.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Erickson pushes him off.
James Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erickson avoids the head kick by Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Erickson slips under a jab from Daniels.
Daniels throws a hook but Erickson blocks it.
Daniels is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Daniels throws a wild body kick that Erickson sees coming a mile off.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Erickson circles away.
Erickson attempts a counter takedown but Daniels avoids it well and moves away.
We've been informed that Daniels has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Erickson scores with a jab to the head.
Erickson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Daniels has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Erickson is on him like a limpet, forcing Daniels back against the cage.
Erickson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daniels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erickson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daniels misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Erickson, pushing him back against the cage.
Erickson prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Erickson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Erickson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Erickson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Erickson goes for a takedown attempt but Daniels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Erickson circles away and keeps his distance.
Erickson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erickson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daniels back to the cage. Erickson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Erickson scores with a head kick.
Erickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Erickson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Erickson checks it.
Erickson avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Daniels's corner calls for a 1-2. Daniels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Daniels will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Erickson defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erickson throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels wants to slow Erickson down by chopping away at his legs.
Erickson feinted with a counter takedown.
Daniels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches.
Erickson lands a takedown into guard.
Erickson throwing strikes but missing.
Erickson prevents Daniels from getting back to his feet.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daniels is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Erickson, into his guard.
Erickson wants to stand and escape but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels tries to stand but Erickson is controlling from the bottom.
Daniels stands and steps away. Erickson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Erickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Erickson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Erickson scores with a hook to the body. Daniels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Erickson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Daniels throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Daniels misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a hook. Erickson ducked under it nicely.
Erickson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erickson avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Daniels has managed to clinch.
Daniels stops a takedown attempt from Erickson.
Erickson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daniels pushes Erickson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erickson's elbow.
Erickson is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erickson wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but Erickson blocks with his arms.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Erickson.
Erickson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels looking to throw knees to the head but Erickson is blocking nicely.
Erickson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daniels pulls his leg out and moves away.
Erickson moves out of range as Daniels strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
Erickson thuds a left hand into Daniels's body.
Erickson swinging wildly here.
Erickson slips a jab from Daniels.
Erickson feinted with a counter takedown.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Erickson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daniels doesn't seem phased though.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Erickson pushes him off.
Daniels swings for the body but Erickson moves out of range.
Daniels clinches up against the cage.
Erickson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daniels pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Erickson misses the shot to the body.
Erickson just misses with a punch to the body.
Erickson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Erickson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Erickson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daniels sprawls and moves away.
Erickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Erickson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Erickson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Erickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Erickson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Erickson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Erickson moved out of range.
Erickson feinted with a counter takedown.
Daniels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Erickson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daniels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Erickson circles away.
Daniels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erickson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Erickson is avoiding it.
Neal Erickson is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels motions for Erickson to come forward. Daniels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels tries to clinch but Erickson moves out of range.
Erickson throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erickson is looking to wear down Daniels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daniels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Erickson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Erickson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Erickson throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels tries to counter with a clinch but Erickson shakes him off and moves away.
Erickson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daniels momentarily.
Erickson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daniels.
Erickson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels throws a leg kick
and Erickson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daniels clinches up against the cage.
Daniels cracks Erickson with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erickson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Erickson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Daniels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erickson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daniels after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels is trying to break free.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erickson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniels's efforts to push away.
Erickson goes for a takedown attempt but Daniels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Erickson needs to keep his hands up - Daniels had a free shot at his head there.
Erickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Erickson misses with a straight right.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Daniels swings for the body but Erickson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson scores with a hook to the body. Daniels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erickson moves away.
Daniels wants to clinch.
James Daniels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Erickson.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Erickson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daniels is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels gets underhooks to prevent Erickson's takedown attempt.
Erickson tries for a takedown but Daniels manages to get underhooks.
Erickson has Daniels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daniels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Erickson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neal Erickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erickson is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniels stalling in the clinch.
Erickson is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daniels.
Erickson blocks the elbow strike.
Erickson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daniels missing with knees to the body.
Erickson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erickson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daniels winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Daniels!
A victorious James Daniels thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rune Ankjell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shayne Cairncross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankjell's entrance music is Krank . A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rune Ankjell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shayne Cairncross!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cairncross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cairncross moves into the clinch.
Cairncross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cairncross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cairncross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ankjell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cairncross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cairncross lands a high kick!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cairncross!
Cairncross takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cairncross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ankjell being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankjell can't break the clinch.
Ankjell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cairncross has Ankjell pressed against the cage.
Cairncross manages to break the clinch.
Cairncross lands a left and a right that send Ankjell crashing to the mat, dazed. Cairncross thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Rune Ankjell has been cut.
Cairncross connects with the punch.
Ankjell wants to clinch up but Cairncross keeps it at a distance.
Ankjell tries to keep at a distance but Cairncross has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankjell throws a punch but it's blocked by Cairncross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ankjell.
Ankjell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cairncross.
Cairncross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ankjell tries to circle away but Cairncross has him pinned against the cage.
Cairncross has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ankjell uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cairncross manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankjell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cairncross lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cairncross.
Cairncross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ankjell backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Cairncross.
Cairncross stalls.
Cairncross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooh!!! Cairncross has knocked Ankjell down with a huge combo! Cairncross steps away and waves a wobbly Ankjell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ankjell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cairncross throws an overhand right that has Ankjell reeling! Cairncross follows up with more punches and Ankjell is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shayne Cairncross!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhyan Arias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uhtred Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhyan Arias looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rhyan Arias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uhtred Ragnarson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arias throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ragnarson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arias throws a sloppy head kick
and Ragnarson counters with a stiff right hand.
Arias throws a head kick but Ragnarson moves out of range.
Ragnarson avoids the head kick by Arias.
Ragnarson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arias with a body shot.
Ragnarson blocks a head kick by Arias.
Ragnarson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arias with a body shot.
Arias throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarson moves out of range easily.
Arias wants to clinch but Ragnarson slips to the side
and Ragnarson counters with a left and a right that stings Arias.
Arias throws a head kick that misses.
Arias is breathing heavily.
Ragnarson blocks a head kick by Arias.
Arias tries to clinch but Ragnarson moves away
and Ragnarson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Arias misses
and Ragnarson counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Arias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick by Arias misses
and Ragnarson counters with a huge left! Arias is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ragnarson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Arias from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ragnarson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uhtred Ragnarson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Antonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eoin Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ruslan Antonov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 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
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ruslan Antonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eoin Greene!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Antonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Antonov counters with a thumping low kick.
Greene moves forwards but Antonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Antonov defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
Antonov misses with a head kick.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
Eoin Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonov avoids the body shot from Greene.
It looked like Antonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Antonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
No joy there for Greene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Antonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene gets a clinch.
Greene tries to circle away but Antonov has him pinned against the cage.
Antonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonov lands the left hand.
Antonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head.
Greene darts in and clinches Antonov up against the cage.
Greene holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greene at a distance.
Greene has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Antonov misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Antonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greene appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Antonov connects with a right hand. Greene shakes it off.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antonov moves away.
Antonov feints a jab promting Greene to slip. Antonov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Greene slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Greene has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Antonov.
Antonov lands with a right hand.
Antonov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Antonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene lands a lovely overhand right.
Antonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Antonov counters with a nice body kick.
Antonov needs to keep his hands up - Greene had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Greene rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Antonov 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.
Greene misses with a lunging right hand
and Antonov counters with a three punch combo that has Greene backing up. Greene nods at Antonov to acknowledge the strikes.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch but Antonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Greene.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Antonov!
A looping hook to the body misses from Antonov. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Antonov blocks it well.
Antonov lands the left hand.
Greene throws a jab when Antonov was well out of range.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antonov lands with a cross.
Greene misses with a left hand
and Antonov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greene throws a right hand that Antonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Antonov also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws the left hand but Antonov avoids the punch easily.
Antonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Greene in the body.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene throws a hook but Antonov avoids it easily.
Antonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head.
Nice defenses there by Antonov.
Antonov works over Greene's head and body with a nice combination.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Antonov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Antonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Greene misses with a lunging right hand
letting Antonov counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Antonov scores with a hook to the body. Greene takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greene misses with a hook. Antonov ducked under it nicely.
Antonov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greene throws a lazy head kick
and Antonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greene misses the jab.
Antonov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greene doesn't seem bothered though.
Antonov dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Antonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Greene needs to keep his hands up - Antonov had a free shot at his head there.
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Greene walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Greene looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greene lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene misses the jab.
Antonov lands with a shot to the body.
Antonov scores with a jab to the head.
Antonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Antonov 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.
Antonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antonov clobbers Greene with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Greene throws a right and a left that Antonov avoids nicely.
Antonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Antonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Greene catches Antonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Antonov.
Greene has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Antonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Antonov, right into the meat.
Greene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene misses the jab.
Antonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antonov connects with a body shot.
Greene throws a hook but Antonov avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Antonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greene on the side of the head.
Antonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Antonov throwing a counter right hand but Greene manages to avoid it.
Antonov lands with a good body shot.
Antonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks.
Greene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Antonov.
Greene tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Antonov counters with a leg kick.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Antonov slips under a jab.
Antonov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Antonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antonov scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonov lands a nice looking body kick.
Antonov lands a right hook to the body.
Greene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Antonov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Antonov works over Greene's head and body with a nice combination.
Greene is rocked!
Greene throws a hook but Antonov avoids it easily.
Greene is still on wobbly legs! Can Antonov finish him?
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Antonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene seems to have recovered his senses.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Greene tries to move into range but Antonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greene sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Antonov defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Antonov connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonov lands a right hook to the body.
Antonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head.
Greene takes one on the button.
Antonov cracks a nice hook into Greene's ribs.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Greene misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Antonov finds it's way through Greene's defenses.
Antonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Antonov misses the target.
Antonov lands with a nice body punch.
Greene walks into a left hand.
Greene moves forwards but Antonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greene getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greene throws a right hand that misses
and Antonov counters with a two punch combo.
Antonov sizes up Greene with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Greene in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Greene swinging wildly here.
Antonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Antonov.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antonov.
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Antonov.
That kick from Antonov tenderised Greene's leg. Greene is trying to keep his angry face on.
Antonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Antonov there.
Antonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Greene's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Antonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Antonov. That snapped Greene's head back.
Greene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonov feints and then cracks Greene's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greene down.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greene rushes Antonov and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Antonov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Antonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Antonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Antonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Antonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
Greene misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Antonov misses the target.
Greene misses with a hook. Antonov ducked under it nicely.
Antonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruslan Antonov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Antonov scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Greene does no damage.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Antonov moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonov tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greene closes the distance but Antonov moves to the side
and Antonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greene fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antonov throws a good cross that connects.
Greene looks to land a combination but Antonov avoids it well.
Greene misses with a double jab
and Antonov counters with a leg kick.
Antonov lands a high kick!
Antonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Antonov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greene.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greene needs to keep his hands up - Antonov had a free shot at his head there.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Antonov.
Antonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greene doesn't seem bothered though.
Antonov slips a straight right by Greene.
An attempted straight right counter from Antonov misses the target.
Antonov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Greene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Antonov throws a good cross that connects.
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Antonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Antonov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greene misses with an uppercut
and Antonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Antonov.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Antonov lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a wild body kick that Antonov sees coming a mile off.
Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greene misses with a left hand
enabling Antonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Antonov saw that one coming.
Ruslan Antonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greene needs to keep his hands up - Antonov had a free shot at his head there.
Greene throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Antonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greene walks into a stiff left hand from Antonov.
Greene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Antonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Antonov.
Greene has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Antonov tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Antonov.
Greene throws a combination that misses
enabling Antonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Antonov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a chopping leg kick but Antonov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Antonov stalks Greene and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greene's face. Greene staggers backwards, shaken.
Antonov moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Antonov looks to land a combination. Greene sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Antonov lands a jab-cross combination.
Antonov throws a one two combo.
Greene loads up on a big right hand but Antonov slips the punch.
Antonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
A solid leg kick lands there for Antonov.
Eoin Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Greene does no damage.
It looked like Antonov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Antonov cracks Greene with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greene moves into the clinch successfully.
Antonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Antonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Antonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruslan Antonov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between James Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuna Matata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakuna Matata!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matata misses with a few strikes there.
Cook has managed to clinch.
Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matata lands a jab to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook tries to clinch up but Matata circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matata! But no joy.
Matata swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Matata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cook pushes Matata up against the cage in a clinch.
Matata blocks a body shot from Cook.
We've been hearing reports that Cook has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cook has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matata is trying to keep an underhook but Cook manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matata pushes Cook off but Cook dives into side control.
Cook tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matata's legs.
Cook working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Matata's face as Cook controls the position.
Cook throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matata is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cook asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Matata is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cook tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matata's legs.
Matata takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cook prevents Matata from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matata trying to remain calm as Cook controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cook.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matata misses with a few strikes there.
Matata misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cook drives through and clinches with Matata against the cage.
Matata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matata tries to circle away but Cook has him pinned against the cage.
Matata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matata, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cook - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Matata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matata has had enough of the clinch but Cook keeps him there for the moment.
Cook manages to break the clinch.
Matata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cook takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cook instigates a clinch.
Matata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cook breaks the clinch.
Matata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matata scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Hakuna Matata has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Matata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matata.
A big right from Matata misses.
Matata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cook.
Cook tries to clinch up.
Matata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cook counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hakuna Matata's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cook keeps the fight on the outside.
Cook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Matata.
Cook closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cook taking a breather here.
Cook in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook trying to control the position but Matata is working away.
Cook cracks Matata with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matata is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Matata stops Cook from passing to mount.
Matata is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cook has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Matata is not content to let Cook control the position.
Matata is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cook has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cook in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Matata tries to escape but Cook is in control.
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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Matata wants to get back to his feet but Cook drags him back down.
Matata takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cook thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cook just content to control the position.
Matata is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Matata. Those never looked like landing.
Cook tries to clinch up.
Matata throws a jab but it's blocked by Cook.
An attempted straight right counter from Cook misses the target.
Cook clinches up against the cage.
Matata lands a shoulder strike.
Matata is trying to force a seperation but Cook has the dominant position.
Cook slowing the pace effectively.
Cook pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cook dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cook seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Cook stalling against the cage.
Matata wants to get back to striking at distance but Cook won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matata tries to break the clinch but Cook is controlling the position.
Matata working hard to break the clinch.
Cook has Matata pressed against the cage, preventing Matata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Matata. Those never looked like landing.
Cook appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matata tries to keep at a distance but Cook has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cook throws an elbow but misses.
Cook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cook.
Matata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cook stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cook shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matata manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cook sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Cook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakuna Matata's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cook drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matata wants to get back to his feet but Cook passes into half guard.
Cook tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cook seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is controlling the pace.
Cook stops Matata from getting back to his feet.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matata can do to turn this around?
Cook is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cook is out of range.
Matata swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Cook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matata manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cook doesn't manage to clinch there - Matata circles away.
Matata misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Cook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matata gets caught napping as Cook dives in and scores a takedown. Matata manages to retain guard.
Cook has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cook showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cook passes Matata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cook trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is looking to advance position but Matata won't allow it.
Cook works his way into side control.
Cook in side control lands a decent elbow.
Matata bucks up and tries to throw Cook off but instead Cook has got his back!
Cook looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Cook scores with punches and elbows.
James Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matata is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hakuna Matata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matata is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Cook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cook, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Cook!
James Cook bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Birbiglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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198 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Birbiglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Martin!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Birbiglia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martin somewhat.
Birbiglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Birbiglia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Birbiglia gets a takedown into half guard.
Martin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Birbiglia manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birbiglia cracks Martin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Birbiglia throws some wild stikes that Martin manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birbiglia blocks Martin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Birbiglia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to hold on but Birbiglia pushes him away.
We've been hearing that Birbiglia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Birbiglia landing strikes from the mount and Martin is in trouble!
Martin tries to lock up and control but Birbiglia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Birbiglia landing strikes, looking to finish!
Martin is rocked!
Birbiglia lands a big elbow - Martin is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Martin is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roger Birbiglia!
A very excited looking Roger Birbiglia 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Liyak Rhust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benito Acero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benito Acero is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liyak Rhust!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benito Acero!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rhust connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Acero scrambles back to his feet.
Rhust fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Acero sprawls well initially but Rhust persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Acero is trying to stand.
Rhust working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rhust seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rhust lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Acero is rocked!
Rhust throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhust working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Acero is still in real trouble! Can Rhust finish him?
Acero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Acero is trying to stand up here but Rhust is controlling him well.
Rhust lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Acero! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rhust jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liyak Rhust!
Liyak Rhust retains his welterweight title!
Liyak Rhust seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vain Celasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fong Say Yuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Frost - La Raza. This should be fireworks!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vain Celasquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fong Say Yuk!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Celasquez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Celasquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Say Yuk, pushing him back against the cage.
Say Yuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Say Yuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Say Yuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Celasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Celasquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Celasquez backs off Say Yuk throws a huge counter combo but Celasquez manages to avoid it all.
Celasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Say Yuk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Celasquez misses with a hook. Say Yuk ducked under it nicely.
Celasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Say Yuk sprawls well. Say Yuk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Celasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Say Yuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vain Celasquez. 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.
Celasquez misses with a looping right.
Say Yuk throws a big counter head kick but Celasquez avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez has managed to clinch.
Say Yuk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Celasquez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Say Yuk to the mat. Say Yuk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Celasquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Celasquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Say Yuk's head.
Say Yuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Celasquez stops Say Yuk from standing up.
Say Yuk kicks Celasquez off and gets to his feet.
Say Yuk throws a body punch but Celasquez moves out of range.
It looked like Celasquez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Say Yuk.
Vain Celasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Say Yuk.
Despite the aggression on Say Yuk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Say Yuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Say Yuk blocks a jab.
Celasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Say Yuk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez fails with the takedown
enabling Say Yuk to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Say Yuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Celasquez throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Say Yuk.
A countering left hand to the body from Say Yuk misses.
Celasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Say Yuk is trying to break the clinch but Celasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Say Yuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Celasquez misses with a left hand
and Say Yuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Say Yuk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Celasquez misses the body punch
and Say Yuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez looks to land a left hand but Say Yuk moved out of range nicely.
Celasquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Say Yuk counters with a body kick.
Celasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Say Yuk.
Celasquez clinches with his opponent.
Celasquez has Say Yuk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Celasquez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Say Yuk tumbling to the mat - Celasquez dives into Say Yuk's guard.
Say Yuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Celasquez controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Say Yuk keeping moving, preventing Celasquez from controlling successfully.
Celasquez prevents Say Yuk from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez is in close to Say Yuk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Celasquez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Say Yuk's head.
Celasquez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Say Yuk's head.
Say Yuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Celasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Celasquez wants to control from the top but Say Yuk keeps moving.
Say Yuk is looking to stand back up but Celasquez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Say Yuk.
Say Yuk tries to get to full guard but Celasquez has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Say Yuk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Celasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Say Yuk taking some punishment here, with Celasquez in his half guard.
Say Yuk wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Celasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Say Yuk tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Celasquez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Say Yuk wants to hold on but Celasquez pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vain Celasquez 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.
Celasquez throws the left hand but Say Yuk avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Say Yuk.
It looked like Celasquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Say Yuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celasquez moves away.
Celasquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Say Yuk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Say Yuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Celasquez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Celasquez fails with the takedown
and Say Yuk counters with a three punch combo that has Celasquez backing up. Celasquez nods at Say Yuk to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez tries to bum rush Say Yuk with a series of wild strikes but Say Yuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Say Yuk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Say Yuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Celasquez.
Say Yuk clobbers Celasquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Say Yuk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Celasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Say Yuk counters with an inside leg kick.
Celasquez misses with a right hand
and Say Yuk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Celasquez shoots and misses
and Say Yuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vain Celasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Celasquez misses with a double jab
and Say Yuk counters with a thumping low kick.
Celasquez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez misses with a lunging right hand
and Say Yuk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Celasquez missing with a left hand there. Say Yuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Say Yuk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Celasquez throws the left hand but Say Yuk avoids the punch easily.
Celasquez misses with a hook
and Say Yuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Celasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Say Yuk throws a fast counter high kick but Celasquez manages to duck under it in time.
Celasquez instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Say Yuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Celasquez swings widly with a right hand
and Say Yuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez throws a lazy uppercut
and Say Yuk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Celasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Say Yuk lands a nice looking body kick.
Celasquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Say Yuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Say Yuk dips to his left and cracks Celasquez with an uppercut!
Say Yuk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Celasquez's head.
Fong Say Yuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Say Yuk circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Say Yuk counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez throws a right hand that misses
and Say Yuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Say Yuk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Say Yuk lands a jab to the nose.
Celasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Say Yuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Say Yuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Celasquez looking to sit in guard and control but Say Yuk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Say Yuk wants to get up but he can't break Celasquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Celasquez is looking to sweep but instead, Say Yuk has passed into half guard.
Celasquez is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fong Say Yuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Say Yuk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Say Yuk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Celasquez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Celasquez clinches up against the cage.
Say Yuk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Say Yuk has had enough of the clinch but Celasquez keeps him there for the moment.
Celasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Say Yuk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Say Yuk wants to get back to striking at distance but Celasquez won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Say Yuk breaks from the clinch.
Celasquez throws a hook but Say Yuk avoids it easily.
Celasquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Say Yuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Celasquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Say Yuk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Say Yuk misses with a body shot.
Celasquez misses with a left hand
and Say Yuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Say Yuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Say Yuk!
Celasquez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Say Yuk's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Celasquez misses with a lunging right hand
and Say Yuk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Say Yuk lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez fails with the takedown
and Say Yuk counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vain Celasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Say Yuk.
Celasquez's corner calls for a 1-2. Celasquez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Celasquez missing with a left hand there. Say Yuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Say Yuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Celasquez throws an off balance right hand
and Say Yuk counters with a body kick.
Say Yuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Say Yuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez cracks Say Yuk with a good jab.
Celasquez with a poor takedown
and Say Yuk counters with a good low kick that Celasquez was not able to check.
Say Yuk lands a big head kick that sends Celasquez tumbling to the mat! Say Yuk takes a step backwards and waves Celasquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Vain Celasquez has been cut.
Say Yuk thuds his right hand into Celasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Celasquez is rocked!
Celasquez misses with an uppercut
and Say Yuk counters with a low kick, right behind Celasquez 's knee.
Celasquez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Celasquez throws a right hand that misses
and Say Yuk counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Celasquez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Say Yuk scores with a shot to the body.
Fong Say Yuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Celasquez got wobbled bad by a big combination! Say Yuk presses forward with punches and knees until Celasquez stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Celasquez closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fong Say Yuk!
Fong Say Yuk is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Fong Say Yuk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wong Fei Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Vinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wong Fei Hung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigurd Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinci has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vinci.
Vinci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fei Hung backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fei Hung.
Fei Hung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinci has a couple of punches blocked by Fei Hung.
Fei Hung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vinci stops a takedown attempt from Fei Hung.
Vinci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fei Hungs head.
Fei Hung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinci misses with some punches.
Vinci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinci can't find room to land a body shot as Fei Hung controls the action.
Vinci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fei Hung goes for a takedown attempt but Vinci pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wong Fei Hung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinci closes the distance and pushes Fei Hung back into the cage.
Vinci's coach down at 25 Beasts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vinci's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinci creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fei Hung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vinci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fei Hung or not.
Fei Hung blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Vinci.
Vinci lands a hook that snaps the head of Fei Hung backwards.
Fei Hung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vinci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vinci tries to close the distance and clinch but Fei Hung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vinci forces Fei Hung back against the cage and clinches.
Vinci has a couple of punches blocked by Fei Hung.
Vinci misses with the head strike.
Fei Hung blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinci lands an uppercut.
Vinci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Vinci.
Vinci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vinci scores with a shot to the side of Fei Hung's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vinci.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fei Hung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vinci pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vinci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vinci tries to clinch up.
Fei Hung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinci rushes Fei Hung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fei Hung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vinci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vinci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fei Hung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sigurd Vinci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinci has closed the distance and engaged Fei Hung in a clinch.
Vinci struggles to land a body shot inside as Fei Hung controls his hands.
Vinci throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Hung.
Fei Hung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vinci is defending well.
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinci swings wildly with an uppercut but Fei Hung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinci gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fei Hung.
Vinci working aggressively here.
Fei Hung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vinci pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vinci lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fei Hung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vinci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vinci throws a head punch that misses.
Vinci misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Vinci.
Vinci gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fei Hung.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Hung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vinci can't find room to land a body shot as Fei Hung controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinci working aggressively here.
Vinci throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Hung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Vinci dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vinci clinches up with Fei Hung and pushes him back against the cage.
Fei Hung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vinci gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinci.
Vinci tries to work over Fei Hung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fei Hung looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fei Hung.
Vinci working aggressively here.
Vinci misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinci lands with a left to the head.
Vinci stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vinci works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vinci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinci cracks Fei Hung with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vinci lands with a short shot to the head.
Fei Hung wants to take the fight to the mat but Vinci manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wong Fei Hung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fei Hung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vinci pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vinci has managed to clinch.
Sigurd Vinci seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vinci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vinci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinci pushes Fei Hung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinci lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vinci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vinci misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Fei Hung's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vinci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fei Hung's elbow.
Vinci throws a head punch that misses.
Fei Hung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vinci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vinci instigates a clinch.
Vinci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinci is leaning against Fei Hung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinci working aggressively here.
Fei Hung has Vinci pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vinci manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vinci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fei Hung blocking some punches.
Fei Hung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fei Hung backwards.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Hung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinci can't find room to land a body shot as Fei Hung controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fei Hung prevents a body shot from Vinci.
Vinci has a couple of punches blocked by Fei Hung.
Vinci throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fei Hungs head.
Fei Hung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fei Hung backwards.
Vinci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vinci lands with a short shot to the head.
Vinci lands with a right to the head.
Fei Hung is rocked!
Vinci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Fei Hung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vinci throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Hung.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vinci digs a right hand underneath Fei Hung's ribcage. Fei Hung let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Hung blocking some punches.
A short right from Vinci.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung wants to take the fight to the mat but Vinci manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vinci throws a head punch that misses.
Vinci misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Vinci.
Fei Hung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vinci gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vinci - that landed with a thud.
Fei Hung seems to have got his legs back now.
Fei Hung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinci throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Hung.
Vinci has a couple of punches blocked by Fei Hung.
Vinci lands a hook that snaps the head of Fei Hung backwards.
Vinci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vinci working aggressively here.
Vinci throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Hung.
Vinci lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fei Hung.
Vinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Vinci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vinci clinches up with Fei Hung and pushes him back against the cage.
Vinci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vinci gets underhooks to prevent Fei Hung's takedown attempt.
Vinci lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fei Hung or not.
Vinci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fei Hung backwards.
Vinci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinci scores with a shot to the side of Fei Hung's head.
Vinci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vinci content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vinci gets underhooks to prevent Fei Hung's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Vinci fails to land.
Vinci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vinci pushes Fei Hung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fei Hung is trying to drag Vinci to the mat but Vinci 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 Wong Fei Hung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vinci digs a right hand into Fei Hung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fei Hung's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinci swings wildly with an uppercut but Fei Hung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Vinci.
Vinci digs a right hand into Fei Hung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fei Hung's gas tank.
Vinci is working Fei Hung over against the cage.
Fei Hung blocking some punches.
Vinci lands a shoulder strike.
Vinci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Vinci.
Vinci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinci stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fei Hung wants a takedown but no success here.
Vinci lands a shoulder strike.
Vinci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinci has a couple of punches blocked by Fei Hung.
Vinci stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Hung takes a shot to the head.
Vinci lands a body shot.
Vinci lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinci.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fei Hung.
Vinci lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Vinci.
A shot in the inside from Vinci.
Vinci lands a big right hand that drops Fei Hung! The killer instinct kicks in and Vinci finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vinci!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Vinci!
An out of breath Sigurd Vinci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Wong Fei Hung stepped up to the mic, saying 'eat that, losing this fight will never bother me. I will keep training hard to improve my skills and win'.
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