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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kasak Kusuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jumbo Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mills is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Daniel Cormier - 'All About That Cake'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kasak Kusuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jumbo Mills!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills fails to land the takedown.
Kusuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mills gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kusuk wants to slow Mills down by chopping away at his legs.
As Kusuk backs off Mills throws a huge counter combo but Kusuk manages to avoid it all.
Kasak Kusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusuk lands with a hook. Mills tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kusuk, as that shot connected.
Mills takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kusuk throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Kusuk gets tackled into the cage by Mills. Mills maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kusuk smiles and moves away.
Kusuk throws a combination. Mills tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mills checks a leg kick nicely.
Mills is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kusuk lands a right hook to the body.
Kusuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Mills.
Kusuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mills doesn't seem bothered though.
Kusuk misses with a leg kick.
Mills throws a counter combo.
Mills takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mills moves out of range of the leg kick from Kusuk.
Kusuk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mills is out of range and Kusuk settles back down.
Kusuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mills. That did some damage!
Kusuk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mills on the side of the head.
Kusuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mills.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk misses with a body kick.
Mills lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mills takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kusuk looks to land a combination but Mills avoids it well.
Kusuk misses with a two punch combination.
Mills blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mills checks a leg kick.
Mills checks a leg kick.
Mills is looking for the big counter here.
Kusuk throws a solid leg kick but Mills takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kusuk.
Mills throws a counter combo.
Mills checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kusuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kusuk tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kusuk.
Kusuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kusuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk lands with a hook. Mills tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kusuk tries to bum rush Mills with a series of wild strikes but Mills uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kusuk tries a low kick but Mills avoids it.
Kasak Kusuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kusuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Mills on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kusuk throws a head kick but Mills moves out of range.
Mills is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kusuk stuffs the takedown attempt from Mills. Mills gets slowly back to his feet.
Kasak Kusuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jumbo Mills.
Kusuk cracks Mills with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mills on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mills on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kusuk. Kusuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Mills as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mills takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Kusuk. Those never looked like landing.
Kusuk scores with a jab. Mills acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Mills 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mills moves out of range of the body kick from Kusuk.
Mills tries to clinch but Kusuk moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kusuk. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kusuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but Mills sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mills ducks right into an uppercut from Kusuk.
Kusuk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mills is out of range and Kusuk settles back down.
Mills checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasak Kusuk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kusuk lands with a good body shot.
Kusuk scores with a nice head shot.
Kasak Kusuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kusuk lands with a nice body kick.
Kusuk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mills back to the cage. Kusuk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kusuk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jumbo Mills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kusuk misses with a low kick.
Mills on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kusuk. Kusuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Kusuk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Kusuk backs off Mills throws a huge counter combo but Kusuk manages to avoid it all.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but Mills moved away.
Despite the aggression on Mills's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kusuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mills can do to turn this around?
Kusuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kusuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kusuk works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Mills is just out of range.
Mills unleashes a big counter combination but Kusuk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kusuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mills.
Kusuk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mills is out of range and Kusuk settles back down.
Kusuk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kusuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Mills misses with a two punch combination.
Mills with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kusuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Kusuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mills takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mills avoids the head kick by Kusuk.
Kusuk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mills counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Kusuk does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk throws a right and a left that Mills avoids nicely.
Mills looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kusuk scores with a jab. Mills acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mills's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kusuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kusuk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mills blocks a low kick nicely.
Kusuk throws a solid leg kick but Mills takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kusuk.
Kusuk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mills throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kusuk's waist but Kusuk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mills off to one side.
Kusuk attempts a counter takedown but Mills avoids it well and moves away.
Mills pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mills is breathing heavily.
Kusuk lands a nice hook to Mills's body. Mills takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mills walks into a left hand.
A head kick from Kusuk lands but Mills takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kusuk throws a front kick that sends Mills stumbling back into the cage.
Mills has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kusuk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mills on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kusuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kusuk throws a series of strikes that have Mills backpedaling.
Mills avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kusuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kusuk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mills's head.
Kusuk digs a good body shot into Mills's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kusuk throws a good cross that connects.
Mills fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kusuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kusuk scores with a hook to the body. Mills takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kusuk thumps Mills with a low kick.
Kusuk digs a good hook to Mills's body.
Kusuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mills at a distance.
Kusuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kusuk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kusuk throws a chopping leg kick but Mills manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mills is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills moves out of range of the body kick from Kusuk.
Mills misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasak Kusuk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Mills's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kusuk looks to land a combination. Mills sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mills shoots in but no luck this time.
Kusuk scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kusuk.
Kusuk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kusuk.
Kusuk throws a combination. Mills tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kusuk throws a low kick but Mills avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusuk connects with a jab.
Mills throws a head kick that misses
and Kusuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kusuk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mills has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kusuk with a hook.
Mills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mills.
Kusuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick from Kusuk lands but Mills takes it in his stride.
Kusuk connects with a high kick.
Mills is rocked!
Mills takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mills is still on wobbly legs! Can Kusuk finish him?
Kusuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mills seems to have recovered his senses.
Kusuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kusuk avoids the head kick by Mills.
Kusuk throws a leg kick that misses.
Mills is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kusuk!
Kusuk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Mills blocks the low kick.
Jumbo Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kusuk.
Kusuk lunges at Mills with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mills's hand.
Mills takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kusuk, as that shot connected.
Kusuk misses with a low kick.
Kusuk cracks Mills with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick from Kusuk lands but Mills takes it in his stride.
Kusuk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kasak Kusuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kusuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kusuk throws a leg kick which misses Mills's front leg but catches the back leg as Mills tries to avoid it.
Mills takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kusuk lands with an overhand left.
Kusuk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kusuk throws a chopping leg kick but Mills manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mills is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mills tries to clinch but Kusuk is having none of it.
Mills takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Mills blocks the leg kick.
Kusuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mills.
Kusuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kusuk connects with the punch.
Kusuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Kusuk backs off Mills throws a huge counter combo but Kusuk manages to avoid it all.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kusuk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kusuk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mills's head.
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!
Kusuk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mills walks into a straight right hand from Kusuk.
Kusuk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Kusuk.
Mills has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kusuk.
Kusuk connects with a nice looking jab.
Kusuk scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills avoids the head kick by Kusuk.
Mills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kusuk.
A right-left combo lands from Kusuk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasak Kusuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kusuk, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasak Kusuk!
Kasak Kusuk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jumbo Mills had this to say: 'Not Happy'.
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