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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between fo tz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryann Melebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). fo tz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, fo tz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryann Melebo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melebo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
tz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
tz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melebo pushes tz up against the cage in a clinch.
Melebo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
tz shoots for a double leg takedown but Melebo sprawls well. He's pushed tz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Melebo clinches with his opponent.
Melebo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
tz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Melebo finds it's way round the side to connect with tz's head.
It looks like fo tz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melebo connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Melebo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Melebo.
Melebo misses with a two punch combination.
Melebo lands a lovely overhand right.
Melebo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Melebo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melebo rushes tz and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melebo slowing the pace effectively.
Melebo breaks from the clinch.
Melebo throws a head kick that misses.
tz walks into a left hand.
Melebo lands a head kick!
tz is rocked!
Melebo throws a sloppy head kick and tz moves out of range easily.
tz drops his hands momentarily and Melebo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Melebo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
tz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oh tz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! Melebo connects with the perfect overhand right and tz falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Melebo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryann Melebo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luz McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raido Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raido Romero will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luz McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raido Romero!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKenzie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKenzie scrambles back to his feet.
Luz McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from McKenzie misses.
McKenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKenzie lands a big head kick that sends Romero tumbling to the mat! McKenzie takes a step backwards and waves Romero back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Romero is rocked!
It looks like Raido Romero has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can McKenzie finish him?
McKenzie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKenzie scrambles back to his feet.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Romero seems to have recovered his senses.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero lands a nice looking body shot.
McKenzie looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.
A right-left combo lands from Romero.
A nice combination there by Romero.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenzie throws a left and a right that both miss
and McKenzie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
Romero stalks McKenzie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McKenzie's face. McKenzie staggers backwards, shaken.
Romero's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Romero duly obliges.
McKenzie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Romero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a head shot.
A leg kick checked by McKenzie.
Romero jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romero.
Romero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McKenzie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A good leg kick by Romero.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKenzie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Romero misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero with a nice cross.
McKenzie blocks a low kick nicely.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Romero stalks McKenzie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McKenzie's face. McKenzie staggers backwards, shaken.
Romero lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero scores with a jab to the head.
Romero cracks a nice hook into McKenzie's ribs.
Romero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero scores with a jab. McKenzie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romero feints a jab promting McKenzie to slip. Romero then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McKenzie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Luz McKenzie has been cut.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. McKenzie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero sizes up McKenzie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McKenzie backs up against the cage.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped McKenzie in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raido Romero dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Romero tests McKenzie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt - Romero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
Romero scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McKenzie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero lands a left and a right that send McKenzie crashing to the mat, dazed. Romero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Romero scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero lands a left and a right that send McKenzie crashing to the mat, dazed. Romero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McKenzie.
Romero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenzie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McKenzie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Romero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romero.
Luz McKenzie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Raido Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero lands a left and a right that send McKenzie crashing to the mat, dazed. Romero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McKenzie is rocked!
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero scores with a three punch combo!
Romero drops McKenzie with a beautiful combination! McKenzie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Romero is looking for the KO!
Oh McKenzie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh McKenzie colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Romero as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and McKenzie is left battered and dazed whilst Romero and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raido Romero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Le Nogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Nogue has chosen Motorhead - Sacrifice as his entrance music. Jack Dempsey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bastien Le Nogue's chin.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bastien Le Nogue!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Nogue shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey shows good takedown defense.
Dempsey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Le Nogue fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey avoids it really well and circles away.
Le Nogue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dempsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Dempsey misses.
Dempsey 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.
Dempsey scores with a jab to the head.
Le Nogue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dempsey defends it nicely.
Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastien Le Nogue.
A punch combination from Dempsey misses.
Le Nogue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dempsey swivels and escapes.
Le Nogue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Dempsey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le Nogue doesn't seem phased though.
Le Nogue shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that Le Nogue avoids nicely.
Dempsey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Le Nogue shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dempsey pinned against the cage. Dempsey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Dempsey. No joy for Le Nogue on that attempt.
Dempsey misses with a series of wild punches.
Dempsey lands a right hook to the body.
Le Nogue is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dempsey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Bastien Le Nogue has been cut.
Le Nogue closes the distance and clinches up with Dempsey, looking for a takedown. Le Nogue pushes Dempsey against the cage but Dempsey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Le Nogue fails with a takedown attempt.
Le Nogue looks gassed!
Le Nogue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dempsey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Nogue somewhat.
Le Nogue takes one on the button.
Dempsey missing with a left hand there. Le Nogue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Nogue shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dempsey sprawls well. Dempsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Nogue gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Nogue shoots in for a double leg but Dempsey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue walks into a left hand.
Le Nogue looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dempsey is fending him off so far but Le Nogue persists. Nope, Dempsey circles away and we're back to standing.
Dempsey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Le Nogue shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dempsey as he avoids it easily.
Dempsey cracks Le Nogue with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dempsey has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Le Nogue to stand back up!
Le Nogue is rocked!
Le Nogue is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dempsey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Le Nogue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Nogue walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Le Nogue is still on wobbly legs! Can Dempsey finish him?
That has opened up Bastien Le Nogue's cut even more.
Dempsey throws a right hand that Le Nogue ducks under and follows up with a left that Le Nogue also avoids with ease.
Le Nogue seems to have recovered his senses.
Dempsey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dempsey cracks Le Nogue with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dempsey has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Le Nogue to stand back up!
Le Nogue tries to clinch up but Dempsey circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Nogue closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Le Nogue lands in his opponent's guard.
Le Nogue prevents Dempsey from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue is looking to work some ground and pound but Dempsey has wrist control.
Le Nogue won't allow Dempsey to get back to his feet.
Dempsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Le Nogue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Le Nogue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dempsey keeping moving, preventing Le Nogue from controlling successfully.
Le Nogue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Nogue prevents Dempsey from getting back to his feet.
Le Nogue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dempsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bastien Le Nogue's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Le Nogue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le Nogue avoids a punch combination nicely.
Le Nogue will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dempsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dempsey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dempsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dempsey stuffs the takedown.
Jack Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastien Le Nogue.
Le Nogue fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dempsey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Le Nogue is breathing heavily.
Le Nogue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack Dempsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Nogue fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dempsey sprawls well initially but Le Nogue persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dempsey tries to kick Le Nogue off but Le Nogue keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Le Nogue throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Le Nogue throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Le Nogue missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dempsey pushes Le Nogue off looking to stand but Le Nogue dives back in and keeps control.
Le Nogue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Le Nogue looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Le Nogue wants to pass to mount but Dempsey is defending the position.
Dempsey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dempsey tries to get out of the position.
Le Nogue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Le Nogue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dempsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Nogue on the ground.
Nice strikes from Le Nogue there.
Le Nogue takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Le Nogue is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Le Nogue tries to pass to full mount but Dempsey defends it.
Le Nogue trying to control from half guard but Dempsey is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Le Nogue not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dempsey taking some punishment here, with Le Nogue in his half guard.
Dempsey pushes Le Nogue off but Le Nogue dives into side control.
Dempsey pushes Le Nogue away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Le Nogue gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Le Nogue throws a strike aimed at the side of Dempsey's head but Dempsey avoids it well.
Le Nogue creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Nogue scores with a couple of short elbows.
Le Nogue working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet.
Le Nogue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dempsey keeps working.
Le Nogue working the ground and pound but Dempsey is defending the strikes.
Dempsey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dempsey defending against the ground and pound.
Le Nogue working the ground and pound.
Le Nogue working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastien Le Nogue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bastien Le Nogue's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Le Nogue fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Le Nogue dives in and grabs Dempsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes down on Le Nogue's head and hops out.
Le Nogue is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dempsey's half guard.
Dempsey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Nogue.
Le Nogue missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Le Nogue stops Dempsey from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Nogue perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Le Nogue throwing shots but Dempsey is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Nogue lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Le Nogue is pressing down on Dempsey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dempsey is holding on for now.
Le Nogue slips a nice elbow through Dempsey's hands, connecting with Dempsey's forehead.
Le Nogue passes to full mount!
Le Nogue scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Le Nogue lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dempsey?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Nogue looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dempsey covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Le Nogue!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al comes to the cage accompanied by Overkill. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Al!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ramon Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramon Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Rivera misses its intended target.
Al avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al tries to clinch up.
Al shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivera as he avoids it easily.
Rivera digs a good body shot into Al's ribs.
Al moves away from the strike by Rivera.
Rivera cracks Al with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al cracks the inside of Rivera's front leg.
Al rushes Rivera and presses him up against the cage.
Al lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Al's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rivera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al manages to break the clinch.
Al dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rivera. That did some damage!
Nice body kick from Al.
Rivera looks gassed!
Al is looking to clinch but Rivera is avoiding it.
Al throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Al.
It looks like Ramon Rivera has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al moves into range and clinches up with Rivera.
Al is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivera is defending well for now.
Al works on Rivera's body with a couple of short punches.
Al breaks from the clinch.
Al swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Al rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al manages to break the clinch.
Al connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera dodges the punch combination from Al.
Al scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Al. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al misses with a takedown attempt - Rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rivera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al lands a left and a right that send Rivera crashing to the mat, dazed. Al thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rivera is rocked!
Al closes the distance and clinches.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Al finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al.
Al works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Al.
Al digs a right hand into Rivera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rivera's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al cracks Rivera with a nice body shot.
A short left from Al.
Al missing with knees to the body.
Al escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al lands with a cross.
That has opened up Ramon Rivera's cut even more.
Rivera slaps away a takedown attempt from Al, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rivera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Al connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rivera sprawling to the canvas! Rivera rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Al finish him?!
The cut above Ramon Rivera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Al circles away from the clinch attempt
and Al counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al moves into the clinch.
Rivera takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Al.
A right handed body shot lands from Al.
Al breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Al just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rivera's brow.
Al breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al has closed the distance and engaged Rivera in a clinch.
Rivera is trying to force a seperation but Al has the dominant position.
Rivera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Al escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al connects with a right hand. Rivera shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Al dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Rivera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al.
Nice body punch from Al.
Al shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivera sprawls well. Rivera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al gets slowly back to his feet.
Mr Al is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?
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!
Al clinches.
Al tries for a takedown. No joy.
Al lands a nice shot to the body.
Al using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rivera stalling in the clinch but Al improves position.
Al works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al manages to break the clinch.
Al tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
A jab from Al does it's job there.
Ramon Rivera's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Al coming out on top.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ramon Rivera's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mr Al!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Baran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beach Boys - Barbara Ann . Brian McGilla has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bob Baran's chin.
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Baran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brian McGilla!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGilla tries to clinch but Baran is having none of it.
McGilla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baran manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baran is on top in guard.
Baran looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGilla can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baran scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGilla looking for subs off his back but Baran has passed one foot through into half guard.
Baran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGilla is looking for a sweep. Baran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baran is keen to just control but McGilla is a slippery customer.
Baran tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGilla controls his leg.
McGilla wants to control but Baran is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McGilla wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Baran is keen to just control but McGilla is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGilla shoots in but Baran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGilla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baran circles away.
Bob Baran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGilla.
Baran dodges the punch combination from McGilla.
Baran throws a nice looking combination but McGilla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGilla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGilla rushes Baran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baran is trying to break the clinch but McGilla is controlling him.
Baran wants to get back to striking at distance but McGilla won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Baran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGilla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baran wants to get back to striking at distance but McGilla won't allow it.
McGilla dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Baran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGilla prevents Baran from breaking the clinch.
Baran breaks the clinch.
McGilla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGilla lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGilla looks gassed!
McGilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Baran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGilla wants to stand and escape but instead Baran has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baran controlling from the top position.
Baran stands and throws McGilla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Baran is looking to take a break and control but McGilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baran is really struggling to control McGilla but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bob Baran will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGilla ducks right into an uppercut from Baran.
Baran misses with an uppercut. McGilla saw that one coming.
Baran misses with an uppercut. McGilla saw that one coming.
McGilla drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McGilla is looking to take a break and control but Baran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baran manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGilla's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGilla is taking a breather. Baran says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McGilla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baran trying to control from the bottom.
Baran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGilla's guard.
Baran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baran gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGilla tries to bum rush Baran with a series of wild strikes but Baran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baran throws a lazy right hand but McGilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baran stuffs the takedown attempt from McGilla. McGilla gets slowly back to his feet.
McGilla is breathing heavily.
Baran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGilla has a takedown stuffed.
McGilla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baran to the mat! Baran manages to get full guard.
McGilla wants to control from the top but Baran keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baran is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGilla's guard.
McGilla is not content to let Baran control the position.
McGilla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baran.
Baran decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McGilla throws a wild body kick that Baran sees coming a mile off.
Baran lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McGilla.
Baran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGilla fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob Baran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian McGilla.
McGilla blocks a jab.
McGilla takes one to the chin there.
Baran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGilla decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baran's guard.
McGilla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baran throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian McGilla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Baran throws a head kick that half lands.
Baran scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGilla in his tracks.
McGilla closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baran.
McGilla being controlled here momentarily.
Baran manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGilla is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McGilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baran unloads with some shots from mount but McGilla bucks and avoids them well.
McGilla is squirming around, avoiding Baran's attempts to control the action.
McGilla wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Baran.
Baran avoids the attempt from McGilla to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baran looking to control but McGilla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGilla working to try and regain half guard.
McGilla tries to lock up and control but Baran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baran is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGilla to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGilla shrugs it off.
McGilla avoids a series of strikes thrown by Baran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baran controlling from mount.
Baran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McGilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGilla tries to hold on but Baran pushes him away.
Baran trying to control but McGilla is having none of it.
McGilla blocking the ground and pound.
That's four 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.
McGilla wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Baran.
Baran avoids the attempt from McGilla to control.
McGilla blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baran lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGilla avoids a series of strikes thrown by Baran.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Baran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bob Baran!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Speziale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
175 lbs
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181 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manu Speziale!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speziale misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Speziale. That's going to slow Foster down.
Foster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Foster misses with a wild body shot.
Manu Speziale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Speziale is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Speziale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Speziale throws out a loose jab but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foster throws out a leg kick but Speziale moves out of range and Foster only half commits.
Speziale is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Foster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Foster throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Speziale's head.
It looks like Manu Speziale has been cut.
Good leg kick by Foster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Speziale misses with a looping left.
Speziale moves out of range of the body kick from Foster.
Speziale tried to score with a low kick but Foster checks it.
Foster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Speziale fails to land with a series of punches.
Foster misses with a low kick.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Foster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Speziale has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Speziale and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Foster is predictable there
letting Speziale counter with a right hand.
It looks like James Foster has been cut.
Foster motions for Speziale to come forward. Foster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Speziale checks a leg kick.
Speziale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Foster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Foster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Speziale.
Foster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Foster avoids the head kick by Speziale.
Foster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Speziale looks gassed!
Speziale scores with a jab to the body.
Foster feints and then cracks Speziale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Speziale down.
An inside leg kick from Foster misses.
Foster blocks a jab.
Speziale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Foster scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Foster.
Speziale checks a leg kick.
Foster misses with a low kick.
Foster connects with a solid leg kick.
Foster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speziale's sensitive parts.
Speziale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Speziale tries to move into range but Foster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Foster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Foster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Foster connects with a body shot.
Speziale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Speziale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Foster.
Foster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Speziale.
Speziale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Foster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Foster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Foster throws a leg kick but Speziale sees it coming and moves out of range.
Foster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Foster tests Speziale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Foster is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Speziale misses with a leg kick
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foster misses with a low kick.
Foster cracks a nice hook into Speziale's ribs.
A head kick by Foster misses
and Speziale counters with a low kick, right behind Foster 's knee.
Foster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Foster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Foster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Speziale misses the shot to the body.
Foster throws a body kick that misses.
Speziale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Foster.
An inside leg kick from Foster misses.
Foster connects with a solid leg kick.
Foster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Foster misses.
Foster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Foster connects with a body shot that sends Speziale's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speziale blocks a leg kick.
Speziale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Speziale throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Foster counters with a good, hard body kick but Speziale shrugs it off.
Foster thows a body kick. Speziale tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Foster throws a leg kick which misses Speziale's front leg but catches the back leg as Speziale tries to avoid it.
Foster cracks Speziale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That has opened up Manu Speziale's cut even more.
Foster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Foster throws a leg kick which misses Speziale's front leg but catches the back leg as Speziale tries to avoid it.
Foster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Speziale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Foster is looking to land body kicks.
Foster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Speziale is out of range.
Foster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Foster misses with a low kick as Speziale jumps back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speziale looks to land a right hand but Foster moved out of range.
Foster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Speziale.
Speziale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Speziale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Foster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Foster dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Foster scores with a kick to the midsection.
Speziale checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Foster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Foster throws a leg kick which misses Speziale's front leg but catches the back leg as Speziale tries to avoid it.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Foster.
Speziale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Foster.
Foster scores with a body shot.
James Foster is winning the standup battle so far.
Foster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Foster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speziale's sensitive parts.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster is looking to chop away at Speziale's legs.
Foster connects with a solid leg kick.
Foster lands a nice shot to the body.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speziale can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foster tries to land a leg kick but Speziale saw it coming and moves away.
Foster is looking to slow Speziale down with leg kicks.
Foster throws a solid leg kick but Speziale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Foster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speziale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Foster.
Foster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speziale.
Foster tries a low kick but Speziale avoids it.
Speziale checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Foster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Speziale has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Speziale and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Speziale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speziale takes one to the chin there.
Foster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Foster, right into the meat.
Foster throws a leg kick but Speziale checks it.
Foster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Foster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Foster finds it's target.
Speziale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Speziale.
Foster checks the leg kick.
Foster throws a nice looking combination but Speziale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foster throws a right hand that Speziale ducks under and follows up with a left that Speziale also avoids with ease.
Foster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Foster throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Speziale blocks the low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Foster, as that shot connected.
Foster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Foster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foster scores with a jab. Speziale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Speziale throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Speziale looks to throw a body kick
and Foster counters with a low kick, right behind Speziale 's knee.
Speziale checks a low kick from Foster.
Foster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speziale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Foster.
Speziale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Foster swings for the body but Speziale moves out of range.
Speziale misses with a straight right.
Foster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Foster. That's going to slow Speziale down.
Foster motions for Speziale to come forward. Foster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Speziale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Speziale throws the left hand but Foster avoids the punch easily.
Foster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Speziale on the side of the head.
Foster wants to slow Speziale down by chopping away at his legs.
Foster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Foster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Foster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Speziale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foster was well out of range. Poor timing from Speziale.
Speziale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster staying out of range there.
Foster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foster throws a leg kick
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Foster crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Speziale - the referee stops the clock and Foster gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Speziale. Foster manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foster throws a leg kick but Speziale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Foster misses with a low kick as Speziale jumps back.
Speziale throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Speziale throws a low kick but Foster avoids it.
Speziale tries to land a body kick
and Foster counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Foster throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Foster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speziale's sensitive parts.
Foster connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Foster.
Foster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Speziale has time to react.
Speziale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Speziale might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Foster has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Foster dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Foster is looking to chop away at Speziale's legs.
A low kick from Foster misses
and Speziale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Speziale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Speziale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Speziale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foster counters with a nice body kick.
Speziale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foster misses with a leg kick.
Speziale misses with a kick to the body
and Foster counters with a low kick, right behind Speziale 's knee.
Foster is looking to slow Speziale down with leg kicks.
Foster connects with a solid leg kick.
Foster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Foster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Foster thumps Speziale with a low kick.
Foster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Foster fails to land with a series of punches.
Speziale throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A left lands for Foster.
Foster scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Foster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Foster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A leg kick checked by Speziale.
Speziale throws a chopping leg kick but Foster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Foster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Foster throws a leg kick but Speziale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Foster lands a leg kick that knocks Speziale off balance momentarily.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foster blocks a head kick by Speziale.
A nice leg kick lands there from Foster.
Foster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speziale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Speziale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speziale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Foster feints and then cracks Speziale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Speziale down.
Manu Speziale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speziale blocks a head kick by Foster.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Foster, right into the meat.
Foster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foster works the jab nicely.
Foster lands a body shot.
Foster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speziale throws out the jab.
Speziale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Foster.
Foster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Foster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Speziale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Speziale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Foster misses with a low kick.
Foster tries a low kick but Speziale avoids it.
Speziale avoids the head kick by Foster.
Speziale throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands with a nice combination. Speziale backs away looking to recover.
Speziale throws a hook to the side of Foster's head but Foster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foster lands a leg kick that knocks Speziale off balance momentarily.
Speziale misses with an uppercut.
Foster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Speziale checks it well.
Foster slips a straight right by Speziale.
Foster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Foster.
Speziale takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Foster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Foster throws out a leg kick but Speziale moves out of range and Foster only half commits.
Foster scores with a leg kick.
Speziale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foster fakes the leg kick and cracks Speziale in the body.
Foster with a jab.
Foster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Speziale. That did some damage!
James Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Speziale.
Speziale throws a jab but it's blocked by Foster.
Foster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Speziale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Foster. Speziale shrugs it off though.
Foster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Foster is predictable there
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speziale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Foster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Foster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Foster!
Foster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speziale's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Speziale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster throws a leg kick which misses Speziale's front leg but catches the back leg as Speziale tries to avoid it.
Foster throws a front kick aimed at Speziale's knee but Speziale avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Foster.
Speziale looks to land a left hand but Foster moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Foster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson has chosen Keine Lust as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Peterson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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173 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peterson sprawls well. Peterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
Peterson stuffs the takedown.
A solid body kick from Peterson.
Marshall closes the distance and clinches up with Peterson, looking for a takedown. Marshall pushes Peterson against the cage but Peterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Marshall's head and hops out.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Marshall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peterson's waist but Peterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marshall off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peterson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Peterson, right into the meat.
Marshall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peterson.
Peterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson connects with a leg kick. Marshall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Marshall. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Peterson, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Peterson thumps Marshall with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peterson.
Marshall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peterson can pounce on him.
Marshall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Peterson.
Peterson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson thuds his shin into the meat of Marshall's side.
Peterson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Peterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marshall. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson cracks the inside of Marshall's front leg.
Peterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Peterson, right into the meat.
Marshall tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peterson.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marshall's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peterson.
Marshall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Peterson 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.
Peterson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marshall. That did some damage!
Jack Marshall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson lands a leg kick that knocks Marshall off balance momentarily.
Marshall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jack Marshall has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
Peterson lands a leg kick that knocks Marshall off balance momentarily.
Peterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marshall might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Peterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Peterson lands a leg kick that knocks Marshall off balance momentarily.
Peterson scores with a push kick.
Marshall blocks a jab.
Peterson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marshall if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Peterson.
Peterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peterson works Marshall's body with a nice hook.
John Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peterson connects with a leg kick. Marshall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
John Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson feints and then cracks Marshall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marshall down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson lands a front kick.
Peterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Peterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marshall. That did some damage!
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marshall's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peterson is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Marshall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Peterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Peterson scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Peterson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marshall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Peterson.
Marshall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson with a nice cross.
Peterson lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peterson.
Peterson lands a leg kick that knocks Marshall off balance momentarily.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
Jack Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Peterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peterson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Peterson - that will leave a mark!
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peterson is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson cracks the inside of Marshall's front leg.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marshall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peterson.
Peterson throws a leg kick which misses Marshall's front leg but catches the back leg as Marshall tries to avoid it.
Peterson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Peterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peterson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Peterson, right into the meat.
Peterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peterson can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Peterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marshall.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Peterson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Susumo Komota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komota has chosen Butsikek as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
205 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Susumo Komota!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalifa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Komota sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khalifa somewhat.
Komota lands a nice shot that snaps Khalifa's head back.
Komota fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khalifa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khalifa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Khalifa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Komota. Komota obviously looking to wear him down.
Komota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Khalifa throws a nice looking combination but Komota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Komota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Komota gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Komota wants to stand but Khalifa is controlling the position.
Komota is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khalifa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Komota works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komota keeping full guard, as Khalifa tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khalifa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khalifa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khalifa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Komota wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalifa slips nicely into half guard.
Khalifa is keen to just control but Komota is a slippery customer.
Khalifa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Komota is trying to maintain the position but Khalifa is very close to passing his half guard.
Komota is looking to escape.
Komota is not content to let Khalifa control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Komota is trying to stand up here but Khalifa is controlling him well.
Khalifa wants to pass the guard but Komota is defending well.
Komota blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khalifa.
Khalifa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khalifa not doing much here.
Komota tries to kick Khalifa off but Khalifa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khalifa 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.
Khalifa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khalifa works his way into side control.
Khalifa is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalifa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Khalifa is putting a hurting on Komota here, landing some big shots from side control.
Khalifa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Komota's legs.
Komota tries to escape but Khalifa is in control.
Komota is trying to get back to half guard.
Komota can't do much from the bottom here.
Komota regains half guard.
Khalifa wants to pass to mount but Komota is defending the position.
Khalifa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota is trying to stand.
Khalifa working over Komota with some ground and pound. Komota looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khalifa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khalifa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Komota is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khalifa scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khalifa lands a nice short elbow.
Khalifa is trying to control. Komota wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khalifa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khalifa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khalifa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Komota with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komota is staying active underneath Khalifa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Komota wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalifa Khalifa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Komota lands a nice looking body shot.
Susumo Komota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalifa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Komota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Komota throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khalifa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Komota's guard.
Khalifa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Komota is keeping the position for now.
Komota throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khalifa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Komota wants to stand and escape but Khalifa is having none of it.
Komota is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khalifa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalifa is one step ahead there.
Khalifa Khalifa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalifa is pushing down on Komota's leg trying to pass to half guard. Komota is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalifa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalifa passes to full mount!
Komota taking shots to the head.
Khalifa landing strikes from the mount.
Khalifa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Komota is breathing heavily.
Komota is trying to stand up.
Khalifa is landing with some decent strikes but Komota is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalifa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Komota wants to control but Khalifa is having none of it.
Komota takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Komota tries to lock up and control but Khalifa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komota is trying to stand.
Khalifa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Khalifa is landing with some decent strikes but Komota is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Khalifa cracks Komota with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalifa Khalifa!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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