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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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225 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alan Dzagoev!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzagoev misses with a body shot.
Goldberg blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Goldberg does it's job there.
Dzagoev misses with a few strikes there.
Goldberg slips under a jab.
Dzagoev moves away from the strike by Goldberg.
Dzagoev throws a right and a left that Goldberg avoids nicely.
Dzagoev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dzagoev slips under a jab from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a hook but Dzagoev avoids it easily.
Dzagoev drops Goldberg with a beautiful combination! Goldberg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dzagoev is looking for the KO!
It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dzagoev missing with a left hand there. Goldberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev lands a big right hand that sends Goldberg crashing to the mat! Dzagoev stays standing though and waves Goldberg back to his feet!
Goldberg is rocked!
Dzagoev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goldberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Goldberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldberg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev lands a right hook to the body.
Dzagoev knocks out Goldberg with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Dzagoev before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Dzagoev picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alan Dzagoev!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cat Litter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Twist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cat Litter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cat Litter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimo Twist!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twist moves out of range as Litter strikes.
Litter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Twist decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Twist seems to be looking for submissions.
Twist lands with a punch from half guard.
It looks like Cat Litter has been cut.
Twist trying to pass the guard but Litter defending well.
Twist throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Litter to regain full guard.
Twist forces his way into half guard.
Litter wants to control but Twist is keeping busy.
Litter won't allow Twist to pass to mount.
Twist lands with a punch from half guard.
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!
Twist lands with a punch from half guard.
Twist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Twist is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Litter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kimo Twist!
Kimo Twist made sure to mention his sponsor, -OVERDOSE Factory- in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandy Culture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoltzfuses Jr has chosen Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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207 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandy Culture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Culture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoltzfuses Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoltzfuses Jr misses with a low kick.
Stoltzfuses Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Brandy Culture has been cut.
Stoltzfuses Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Culture is defending well for now.
Stoltzfuses Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Culture tries a body shot but Stoltzfuses Jr blocks it.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow inside.
Culture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Culture misses with an elbow over the top.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow inside.
Stoltzfuses Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoltzfuses Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Culture takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stoltzfuses Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands an elbow that stopped Culture in his tracks for a moment.
Culture wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Culture wants to break free but Stoltzfuses Jr has control.
Stoltzfuses Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Culture takes an elbow to the temple.
Stoltzfuses Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stoltzfuses Jr as Culture tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cultures head.
Culture working aggressively here.
Stoltzfuses Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Culture managing to block the knees to the body from Stoltzfuses Jr.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brandy Culture's cut is getting worse.
Stoltzfuses Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Culture is rocked!
Stoltzfuses Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oh Culture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoltzfuses Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Culture's defenses.
Stoltzfuses Jr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Culture with a big uppercut! Culture tries to clinch up but Stoltzfuses Jr pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Culture to the mat! Culture covers up and Stoltzfuses Jr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Elijah Stoltzfuses Jr made sure he mentioned Adam's NORTHERN WILD, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson has chosen Personality Crisis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karl Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
Lawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Lawson misses.
Daniels throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Daniels.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target.
Lawson avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Lawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawson moves away.
Lawson throws a low kick, looking for Daniels's leg but Daniels calmly moves out of range.
Daniels throws a hook but Lawson avoids it easily.
Daniels with a hook.
Lawson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lawson.
Daniels avoids the head kick by Lawson.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels cracks a nice hook into Lawson's ribs.
Daniels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lawson walks into a jab.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawson throws a low kick but Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daniels.
Daniels lands a nice hook to Lawson's body. Lawson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Lawson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daniels. Daniels circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawson.
Lawson takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Lawson throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawson should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Daniels connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lawson's hands.
Lawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawson delivers a nice body kick.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Lawson lands with a kick to the temple. Daniels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lawson misses with a low kick.
Lawson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lawson avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Lawson tries a low kick but Daniels avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daniels checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body kick from Lawson.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. Lawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daniels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Daniels clobbers Lawson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawson is just out of range.
Daniels connects with a right hand. Lawson shakes it off.
Lawson missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lawson closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels avoiding damage as Lawson throws knees to the body.
Daniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniels avoids the damage to the body.
Lawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lawson trying to land knees to the body.
Lawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daniels blocks it with crossed arms.
Lawson misses with a knee strike.
Lawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
Lawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daniels blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson missing with knees to the body.
Daniels looking to slow down the pace here.
Daniels blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Lawson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Daniels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawson throws a solid leg kick but Daniels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lawson.
Lawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Lawson's shoulder, as Lawson tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
Lawson has managed to clinch.
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels dips to his left and cracks Lawson with an uppercut!
Lawson blocks a leg kick.
Daniels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daniels jabs Lawson right on the nose. Lawson blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Lawson lands but Daniels takes it in his stride.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawson throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Lawson.
A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target.
Daniels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daniels throws a poor cross that misses
and Lawson counters with a body kick.
Lawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
Daniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Lawson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Lawson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body. Lawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karl Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels tries to bum rush Lawson with a series of wild strikes but Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lawson.
Daniels swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawson loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
Daniels slips a straight right by Lawson.
Daniels takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Lawson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Lawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniels.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Lawson ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick.
Lawson loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
Daniels jabs Lawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels scores with a punch to the head.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels slips a straight right by Lawson.
Daniels tests Lawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniels takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Daniels misses with a hook. Lawson ducked under it nicely.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawson wants to land a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Lawson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Lawson throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daniels's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson slips under a jab from Daniels.
Daniels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lawson misses with a body kick.
Lawson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daniels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daniels.
Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawson looks for the body kick but Daniels saw that one coming.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Daniels sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels lands with a straight right. Lawson didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lawson!
Lawson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Lawson misses with a kick to the body.
Lawson misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Lawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lawson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Daniels's head.
That kick from Lawson tenderised Daniels's leg. Daniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Daniels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daniels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lawson is out of range and Daniels settles back down.
Lawson misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Lawson throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels slips a straight right by Lawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels slips a straight right by Lawson.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson lands a front kick.
Daniels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donk. Daniels catches Lawson right on the button with a cross.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Lawson.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawson misses with a straight right.
Lawson scores with a nice strike.
Lawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Lawson misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands a body shot.
Lawson drops his hands momentarily and Daniels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Daniels lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Daniels swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Daniels will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Cedric Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lawson connects with a solid leg kick.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lawson. Daniels shrugs it off though.
Lawson connects with a high kick.
Lawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniels.
Karl Lawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lawson, as that shot connected.
Lawson throws out a leg kick but Daniels moves out of range and Lawson only half commits.
Lawson throws the kick towards the body but Daniels avoids it.
Daniels moves out of range as Lawson throws a body kick.
Lawson misses with a few strikes there.
Lawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lawson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawson is just out of range.
Lawson thows a leg kick but Daniels checks it
and Lawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawson has managed to clinch.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lawson throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
Daniels avoiding damage as Lawson throws knees to the body.
Daniels takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniels's efforts to push away.
Daniels tries to circle away but Lawson has him pinned against the cage.
Daniels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniels moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Karl Lawson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawson 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Lawson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devan Dubnyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds comes into the arena with Evils Deeds blaring out of the sound system. Dubnyk has chosen Obnoxious - Immortal Technique as his entrance music. Longfellow Deeds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Longfellow Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devan Dubnyk!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dubnyk.
Deeds throws a hook but Dubnyk blocks it.
Dubnyk scores with the left hand. Deeds knows he should have avoided that one.
Deeds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deeds misses with the combination.
Dubnyk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deeds.
Dubnyk cracks Deeds with a good jab.
Dubnyk slips a straight right by Deeds.
A swing and a miss from Deeds.
Dubnyk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deeds fails to land the takedown.
Dubnyk misses with an uppercut. Deeds saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Dubnyk misses.
Deeds clobbers Dubnyk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Dubnyk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deeds. Dubnyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deeds loads up on a big right hand but Dubnyk slips the punch.
Dubnyk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Dubnyk.
Dubnyk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deeds takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dubnyk.
Deeds tries for a takedown but Dubnyk circles away easily
and Dubnyk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devan Dubnyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubnyk misses with a shot to the body
and Dubnyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dubnyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeds.
Deeds throws a right hand that misses
and Dubnyk counters with a stiff right hand.
Dubnyk lands a jab to the nose.
Deeds shoots in and gets a takedown into Dubnyk's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dubnyk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dubnyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deeds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deeds postures up in Dubnyk's guard and throws a big left but Dubnyk blocks it.
Dubnyk keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubnyk is trying to control the position but Deeds postures up.
Deeds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dubnyk is keeping the position for now.
Deeds won't allow Dubnyk to get back to his feet.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Dubnyk keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice combination there by Dubnyk.
Deeds has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice jab there from Deeds.
Deeds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dubnyk counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Dubnyk misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Longfellow Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds misses with a takedown
and Dubnyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubnyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deeds.
Dubnyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dubnyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dubnyk lands a glancing blow to the side of Deeds's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dubnyk lands with an overhand left.
Dubnyk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dubnyk throws a nice looking combination but Deeds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devan Dubnyk 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.
Deeds looks to score with a jab to the body but Dubnyk is just out of range.
Dubnyk throws a body punch but Deeds moves out of range.
Deeds dodges the punch combination from Dubnyk.
Devan Dubnyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dubnyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deeds.
Devan Dubnyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dubnyk misses with the combination.
Deeds thows a body shot but no joy.
Deeds misses the shot to the body.
Dubnyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeds.
A telegraphed right hand from Dubnyk misses the target.
Dubnyk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deeds at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubnyk thows a body shot but no joy.
Dubnyk throws the left hand but Deeds avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Dubnyk.
Deeds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dubnyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deeds swinging wildly here.
Deeds shoots in for a double leg but Dubnyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dubnyk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Dubnyk coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has a takedown stuffed.
Deeds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dubnyk.
Some wild striking there from Dubnyk.
Deeds throws a jab when Dubnyk was well out of range.
Deeds misses with a straight left.
Dubnyk lands a nice hook to Deeds's body. Deeds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deeds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dubnyk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dubnyk throws a lazy right hand but Deeds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubnyk slaps away a takedown attempt from Deeds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Longfellow Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubnyk misses with a hook.
Dubnyk lands a glancing blow to the side of Deeds's head.
Dubnyk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deeds fails with the takedown.
Deeds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Deeds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubnyk is just riding it out for now. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dubnyk is trying to stand back up but Deeds is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deeds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubnyk is just riding it out for now. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.
Deeds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devan Dubnyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Deeds connects with a right hand. Dubnyk shakes it off.
Dubnyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dubnyk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dubnyk staying out of range there.
Deeds misses with the combination.
Deeds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dubnyk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deeds eats them both and turns towards Dubnyk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Dubnyk. Those never looked like landing.
Dubnyk throws a lazy right hand but Deeds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dubnyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deeds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Deeds throws out a loose jab but Dubnyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deeds drives through with a takedown into Dubnyk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Deeds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dubnyk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deeds drops back looking for a leg! Dubnyk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dubnyk manages to kick Deeds off! Deeds jumps back into Dubnyk's guard.
Deeds thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubnyk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dubnyk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Deeds!
Deeds is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dubnyk looking to control but Deeds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubnyk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dubnyk looking to control but Deeds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Devan Dubnyk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Deeds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds throws a series of punches but Dubnyk moves out of range.
Devan Dubnyk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dubnyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deeds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dubnyk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deeds misses with a hook
enabling Dubnyk to counter with a crisp jab.
Dubnyk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deeds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deeds shoots in for a takedown but Dubnyk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Longfellow Deeds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deeds throws an off balance right hand
and Dubnyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devan Dubnyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dubnyk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devan Dubnyk!
Devan Dubnyk decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wes Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gk King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen ACDC- Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Gk King has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wes Welker's chin.
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192 lbs
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197 lbs
17 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Welker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gk King!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Welker finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Welker lands a right hook to the body.
Welker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Welker.
Welker shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Welker's head.
Welker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Welker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by King.
Welker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Welker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King is trying to stand back up but Welker is controlling him
Welker wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Welker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Welker.
Welker is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Welker to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King pushes Welker off looking to stand but Welker dives back in and keeps control.
Welker seems to be looking for submissions.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Welker.
King is doing well to control the position and prevent Welker from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker moves nicely into side control.
Welker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Welker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Welker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Welker tries for a kimura but King is defending well.
King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
King struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Welker.
King is looking for a sweep.
King defending against the ground and pound.
King sneaks back into half guard.
Welker is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
King trying to control but Welker postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Welker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Welker 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.
Welker throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Welker down.
Welker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Welker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Welker checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
A clash of legs there as Welker blocks the low kick.
Welker cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Welker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Welker misses with a body shot.
Welker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Welker scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Welker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wes Welker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King keeping full guard, as Welker tries to pass.
King is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Welker dives into side control.
Welker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Welker wants to control for a moment but King uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Welker.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Welker is working away from the top position though.
Welker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
King wants to control but Welker is keeping busy.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Welker is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Welker to get the leverage.
Welker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Welker.
Welker wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welker is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Welker to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Welker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Welker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Welker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Welker loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King lands with an overhand left.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King tried to score with a low kick but Welker checks it.
King tried to score with a low kick but Welker checks it.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Welker shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Welker off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Welker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck for Welker with that takedown attempt.
King throws a leg kick but Welker checks it.
Wes Welker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Welker.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Welker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King throws a push kick but Welker slaps the foot to one side.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Welker is just out of range.
Welker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gk King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by King.
Welker throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
Welker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Welker throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King cracks the inside of Welker's front leg.
Gk King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Welker's calf.
Welker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Welker misses with a left hand
and King counters with a solid body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Welker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Welker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
Welker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Welker was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
A good leg kick by King.
Gk King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from King as Welker shoots in.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Welker's head.
It looks like Wes Welker has been cut.
King tries to clinch but Welker moves out of range.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
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!
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King throws a solid leg kick but Welker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
King throws a low kick but Welker avoids it.
A jab from Welker misses.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Welker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Welker prevents King from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to control Welker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
Welker wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Wes Welker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Welker sits in half guard.
Welker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Welker.
Welker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gk King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Welker 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Welker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wes Welker waved his t-shirt featuring Adam's NORTHERN WILD's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenwyn Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshal Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jenwyn Browne!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Brown darts in and clinches Browne up against the cage.
Brown slows down the pace here.
Brown gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Brown seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Browne's takedown attempt.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marshal Brown.
Browne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Browne is looking for a takedown.
Marshal Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenwyn Browne.
Brown just leaning against Browne, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Browne has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Browne tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marshal Brown.
Brown tests Browne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brown has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Browne up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown clinches.
Browne wants a takedown.
Browne can't get the takedown.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Browne controls the action.
Browne lands a takedown into guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Browne tries to pass.
Brown pushes Browne off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Browne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marshal Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenwyn Browne.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Browne.
Brown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Browne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown pushes Browne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Brown for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marshal Brown.
Browne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown trying to control but Browne is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Browne controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Browne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Browne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Brown dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Browne pulls Brown in to control the position.
Browne controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Browne 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.
Browne trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marshal Brown.
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Browne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Browne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Browne.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown kicks off Browne and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Browne clinches with his opponent.
Browne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Browne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Browne wants a takedown.
Marshal Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenwyn Browne.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marshal Brown.
Brown tries to work over Browne's front leg with a kick but Browne checks it.
Browne tries to clinch up.
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Browne sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Browne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Browne.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown wants to control from the top but Browne keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Brown clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Browne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Browne wants it to stay on the feet.
Browne pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Browne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Browne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marshal Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenwyn Browne.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
Browne is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Browne.
Brown is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marshal Brown.
Browne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Browne tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Browne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Browne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Browne wants to clinch
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Browne.
Brown stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Brown had his way with Jenwyn Browne in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Browne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Browne tries to clinch up
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Browne's guard.
Browne is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Browne has a closed guard, preventing Brown from standing up.
Browne working a defensive guard but Brown manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne tries to control but Brown manages to take his back.
Brown has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Browne takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Brown doesn't have the hooks in and Browne manages to turn into his guard.
Browne postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Brown pulls Browne in close to his closed guard and prevents Browne from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Browne's guard. Nice move by Brown!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown won't allow Browne to sweep him here.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown stands and steps away. Browne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Browne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Browne's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brown stands up and beckons Browne to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshal Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshal Brown!
Marshal Brown retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Marshal Brown was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy The Crocodile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy The Crocodile!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle misses with a body kick.
The Crocodile throws out a loose jab but Lytle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lytle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lytle looks to throw the jab but The Crocodile is out of range.
Lytle takes one on the button.
The Crocodile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crocodile scores with a leg kick.
Lytle looks to land a combination but The Crocodile avoids it well.
The Crocodile looks to land a combination but Lytle avoids it well.
Lytle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lytle misses with a kick to the body.
The Crocodile slips a jab and a cross from Lytle.
Lytle throws a combination that misses
and The Crocodile counters with an outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from The Crocodile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crocodile swats away the attempt to clinch by Lytle.
Lytle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lytle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Crocodile stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lytle jabs The Crocodile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lytle lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Crocodile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Crocodile looks to land a combination but Lytle avoids it well.
The Crocodile connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lytle. Lytle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Crocodile misses with the combination.
The Crocodile lands a really nice looking cross but Lytle seems unphased.
The Crocodile comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Crocodile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lytle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Lytle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lytle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lytle jumps guard but The Crocodile turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lytle tries a body shot but The Crocodile blocks it.
Lytle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Crocodile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Crocodile dodges the punch combination from Lytle.
Lytle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Lytle. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for The Crocodile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lytle avoids the body shot from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile throws a hook to the side of Lytle's head but Lytle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Crocodile avoids the body shot from Lytle.
The Crocodile scores with a one two! Lytle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lytle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lytle cracks The Crocodile with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lytle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Crocodile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crocodile misses with a looping right.
Lytle lands a nice looking body shot.
The Crocodile misses with a series of wild punches.
Lytle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Crocodile takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lytle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crocodile.
The Crocodile with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lytle to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lytle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Crocodile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lytle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Crocodiles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lytle misses with a wild combination.
The Crocodile lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lytle tries to clinch up but The Crocodile circles away and keeps his distance.
The Crocodile looks to throw the jab but Lytle is out of range.
Lytle misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Lytle finds it's target.
Lytle loads up on a big right hand but The Crocodile slips the punch.
The Crocodile feints and then cracks Lytle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lytle down.
Jab, jab by Lytle - just one landing.
The Crocodile misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lytle misses with a wild combination.
The Crocodile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Crocodile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lytle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lytle.
Nice defenses there by The Crocodile.
The Crocodile throws a head kick but Lytle moves out of range.
Lytle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lytle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lytle tries to pull guard but The Crocodile holds him up against the cage and eventually Lytle drops back down to his feet.
The Crocodile is working Lytle over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Crocodile slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, The Crocodile scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lytle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Crocodile misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Crocodile scores with a punch to the head.
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 James Lytle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lytle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crocodile.
The Crocodile moves out of range of the body kick.
Lytle misses with a two punch combination.
The Crocodile misses with a wild body shot.
The Crocodile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lytle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Crocodile.
The Crocodile throws a head kick that misses.
The Crocodile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lytle moves away.
Lytle looks to land a combination but The Crocodile avoids it well.
Lytle moves out of range as The Crocodile throws a body kick.
The Crocodile scores with a decent looking hook.
Lytle lands a head kick!
Lytle misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - The Crocodile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile lands a glancing blow to the side of Lytle's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crocodile thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Crocodile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lytle looks to land a combination but The Crocodile avoids it well.
Lytle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lytle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lytle checks a low kick from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile throws a sloppy head kick and Lytle moves out of range easily.
The Crocodile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lytle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Crocodile's head backwards.
Lytle avoids the head kick by The Crocodile.
The Crocodile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lytle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lytle scores with a nice strike.
James Lytle is winning the standup battle so far.
The Crocodile slips a straight right by Lytle.
The Crocodile connects with a nice looking jab.
The Crocodile looks to score with a jab to the body but Lytle is just out of range.
Lytle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Lytle connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile looks to score with a jab to the body but Lytle is just out of range.
Lytle misses with a wild body shot.
The Crocodile is looking to score with low kicks.
The Crocodile lands with a kick to the temple. Lytle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Crocodile is breathing heavily.
Lytle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - The Crocodile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Crocodile walks into a stiff left hand from Lytle.
Lytle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lytle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Crocodile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Crocodile misses with a wild body shot.
The Crocodile loads up on a big right hand but Lytle slips the punch.
Lytle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lytle throws a front kick that sends The Crocodile stumbling back into the cage.
Lytle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lytle misses the target.
Lytle takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lytle as The Crocodile tries to tie him up.
Lytle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lytle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Crocodile.
A combination from Lytle does no damage.
The Crocodile looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Crocodile throws a front kick aimed at Lytle's knee but Lytle avoids it well.
Lytle wants to clinch.
A combination from Lytle does no damage.
Lytle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lytle throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Crocodile counters with a straight right hand.
The Crocodile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lytle wants to clinch up but The Crocodile keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Crocodile slips a straight right by Lytle.
Lytle is looking to clinch.
The Crocodile takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Crocodile misses with a wild combination.
Lytle looks to land a combination but The Crocodile avoids it well.
Lytle throws a nice looking combination but The Crocodile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lytle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Crocodile misses with a series of wild punches.
The Crocodile thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lytle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Crocodile moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crocodile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lytle misses with a straight right.
Lytle throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Lytle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lytle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Crocodile lands a jab-cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Crocodile.
The Crocodile moves forwards but Lytle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lytle throws a head kick that misses.
The Crocodile smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lytle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lytle misses with a low kick.
The Crocodile throws a hook to the side of Lytle's head but Lytle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lytle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Crocodile lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Crocodile.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crocodile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Crocodile throws a body punch but Lytle moves out of range.
James Lytle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crocodile lands a jab-cross combination.
Lytle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Crocodile missing with a left hand there. Lytle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle swings for the body but The Crocodile moves out of range.
Lytle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Crocodile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Crocodile swats away the attempt to clinch by Lytle.
Lytle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lytle throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crocodile. Lytle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lytle looks to land a combination. The Crocodile sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Lytle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lytle misses with a low kick as The Crocodile jumps back.
A right-left combo lands from The Crocodile.
Lytle takes one to the chin there.
The Crocodile tried to score with a low kick but Lytle checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crocodile throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lytle.
The Crocodile throws out a leg kick but Lytle moves out of range and The Crocodile only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile tries to land a front kick but Lytle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lytle moves out of range of the strikes.
The Crocodile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lytle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crocodile.
Good exchange - Lytle coming out on top.
A jab from The Crocodile misses.
A punch combination from The Crocodile misses.
Lytle connects with a right hand. The Crocodile shakes it off.
Lytle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Crocodile.
Lytle lands a slapping body shot.
Lytle misses with a two punch combination.
Lytle fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Crocodile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Crocodile circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Crocodile looks to throw the jab but Lytle is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crocodile is just out of range.
Lytle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lytle lands with an overhand left.
Lytle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lytle works over The Crocodile's head and body with a nice combination.
The Crocodile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lytle tests The Crocodile's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lytle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lytle lands with a hook. The Crocodile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Crocodile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crocodile misses the jab.
The Crocodile defending well as Lytle loads up on a big left hand.
The Crocodile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lytle manages to avoid it.
Lytle misses with a series of wild punches.
Lytle misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lytle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Lytle misses.
Jimmy The Crocodile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Crocodile works the jab nicely.
Lytle fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Crocodile moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Crocodile lands with an overhand left.
The Crocodile misses with a wild body shot.
Lytle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Crocodile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Crocodile lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Crocodile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lytle was well out of range. Poor timing from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile throws a body punch but Lytle moves out of range.
Lytle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James Lytle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Lytle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Lytle.
Well Lytle 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Lytle!
James Lytle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MMA ANIMAL, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Tolbowl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolbowl comes to the cage accompanied by Do Da Stanky Leg. Khalifa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Random Arab Music. Matt Tolbowl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Tolbowl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolbowl misses with a wild body shot.
Khalifa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolbowl. Khalifa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolbowl is looking to clinch but Khalifa is avoiding it.
Khalifa closes the distance and clinches up with Tolbowl, looking for a takedown. Khalifa pushes Tolbowl against the cage but Tolbowl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tolbowl misses with a wild body shot.
Tolbowl drives through and clinches with Khalifa against the cage.
Tolbowl is working for takedown but Khalifa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tolbowl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Tolbowl
and Khalifa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolbowl looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolbowl trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Khalifa seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa slips a nice elbow through Tolbowl's hands, connecting with Tolbowl's forehead.
Khalifa wants to take a breather but Tolbowl is having none of it.
Tolbowl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tolbowl is trying to stand.
Khalifa tries to pass to full mount but Tolbowl defends it.
Tolbowl is trying to stand up here but Khalifa is controlling him well.
Khalifa is looking to advance position but Tolbowl won't allow it.
Tolbowl wants to get back to his feet.
Khalifa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khalifa wants to pass the guard but Tolbowl is defending well.
Tolbowl tries to kick Khalifa off but Khalifa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khalifa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tolbowl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khalifa uses his free foot to push down on Tolbowl's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tolbowl.
Tolbowl is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Khalifa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tolbowl to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tolbowl shrugs it off.
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!
Khalifa lands a heavy elbow.
Tolbowl is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Khalifa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Khalifa with the ground and pound from mount.
Tolbowl somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Tolbowl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khalifa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tolbowl's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa slips nicely into half guard.
Khalifa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tolbowl defending well though.
Tolbowl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khalifa.
Tolbowl is trying to stand.
Khalifa thows a huge punch but Tolbowl dodges it nicely.
Khalifa prevents Tolbowl from standing back up.
Khalifa working over Tolbowl with some ground and pound. Tolbowl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khalifa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khalifa throwing shots but Tolbowl is blocking nicely.
Tolbowl is refusing to be controlled, as Khalifa sits in half guard.
Tolbowl is trying to stand.
Tolbowl won't allow Khalifa to pass to mount.
Tolbowl wants to get back to his feet.
Khalifa wants to free his trapped foot but Tolbowl is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tolbowl pushes Khalifa off looking to stand but Khalifa dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa slips a nice elbow through Tolbowl's hands, connecting with Tolbowl's forehead.
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!
Nice strikes from Khalifa there.
Tolbowl looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tolbowl is breathing heavily.
Khalifa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tolbowl wants to get back to his feet.
Khalifa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tolbowl is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Khalifa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tolbowl looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolbowl squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Khalifa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalifa Khalifa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khalifa closes the distance and clinches up with Tolbowl, looking for a takedown. Khalifa pushes Tolbowl against the cage but Tolbowl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tolbowl.
Tolbowl trying to control the action but Khalifa is working from the bottom.
Tolbowl tries to advance to mount but Khalifa denies him.
Khalifa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Khalifa kicks Tolbowl off and gets back to his feet.
Khalifa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tolbowl pinned against the cage. Tolbowl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tolbowl throws a push kick but Khalifa slaps the foot to one side.
Khalifa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tolbowl defends it nicely.
Matt Tolbowl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalifa Khalifa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolbowl clinches.
Khalifa is trying to break free.
Tolbowl prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tolbowl lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Khalifa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tolbowl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tolbowl throws a head kick that misses.
Khalifa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tolbowl as he avoids it easily.
Tolbowl moves in looking to clinch but Khalifa pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolbowl darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalifa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tolbowl thows a huge punch but Khalifa dodges it nicely.
Khalifa taking some punishment here, with Tolbowl in his half guard.
Khalifa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Khalifa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolbowl.
Tolbowl gets the takedown into side control.
Tolbowl throws an elbow but Khalifa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tolbowl working the ground and pound.
Khalifa is pushing Tolbowl's head away, looking to escape. Tolbowl manages to hold on to the position though.
Tolbowl cracks Khalifa with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolbowl is trying to ground and pound but Khalifa uses the momentary lack of control by Tolbowl to regain half guard.
Tolbowl looks to land a strike but Khalifa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tolbowl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khalifa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tolbowl is controlling him.
Tolbowl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khalifa pushes Tolbowl off and scrambles back to his feet.
Khalifa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolbowl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khalifa was covering up waiting for the punch and Tolbowl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tolbowl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalifa is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa working a defensive guard here.
Khalifa wants to get back to his feet but Tolbowl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khalifa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tolbowl's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalifa is pushing down on Tolbowl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tolbowl is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalifa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tolbowl is trying to stand.
Khalifa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khalifa wants to control but Tolbowl is keeping him busy.
Khalifa trying to control the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tolbowl is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Tolbowl dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolbowl. Khalifa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khalifa drives through with a takedown into Tolbowl's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Khalifa looking to pass the guard.
Tolbowl is looking to stand up but Khalifa isn't so interested in that idea.
Khalifa is working Tolbowl over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khalifa Khalifa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolbowl wants to stand up but Khalifa is controlling him.
Khalifa throws a big right hand that misses.
Khalifa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolbowl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalifa won't allow Tolbowl to get back to his feet.
Khalifa wants to pass the guard but Tolbowl is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalifa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khalifa trying to control but Tolbowl is working from the bottom.
Khalifa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalifa Khalifa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tolbowl tries to close the distance and clinch but Khalifa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tolbowl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khalifa has his takedown stuffed
and Tolbowl counters with a right hand to the body.
Tolbowl closes the distance and clinches up with Khalifa, looking for a takedown. Tolbowl pushes Khalifa against the cage but Khalifa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khalifa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tolbowl's waist but Tolbowl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khalifa off to one side.
Khalifa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolbowl moves away.
Nice body kick from Tolbowl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa shoots in but no luck this time.
Matt Tolbowl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalifa Khalifa.
Tolbowl looking to score a takedown here. Khalifa is defending well but Tolbowl drives through and ends up in Khalifa's guard.
Tolbowl throws a big elbow that misses.
Tolbowl working some strikes from top position.
Tolbowl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalifa pushes Tolbowl off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tolbowl shoots in and drives through. Khalifa sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tolbowl, as that shot connected.
Khalifa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khalifa moves out of range of the body kick from Tolbowl.
Khalifa fails with the takedown
and Tolbowl counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolbowl stuffs the takedown attempt from Khalifa. Khalifa gets slowly back to his feet.
Tolbowl throws a shot to the body.
Matt Tolbowl is winning the standup battle so far.
Tolbowl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tolbowl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Khalifa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tolbowl dives in and grabs Khalifa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khalifa pushes down on Tolbowl's head and hops out.
Tolbowl tries to clinch there but Khalifa circles away.
Tolbowl throws a sloppy head kick and Khalifa moves out of range easily.
Khalifa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolbowl is looking to clinch but Khalifa is avoiding it.
Tolbowl throws a head kick but Khalifa moves out of range.
Tolbowl shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tolbowl showed some decent athleticism there.
Tolbowl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khalifa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tolbowl wants to control but Khalifa is keeping him busy.
Tolbowl throwing shots but Khalifa is blocking nicely.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolbowl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tolbowl lands a nice short elbow.
Tolbowl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khalifa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tolbowl's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tolbowl's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Tolbowl showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tolbowl 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Tolbowl!
As Matt Tolbowl got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: 4 in a row baby! my Cousin Sid Lagove and me will rule the 205 division! but hey, anubis, where are you hiding ? it's time for the rematch !!!! come on!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mondial Dos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel The Malkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Malkind has chosen Reckoner as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mondial Dos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nigel The Malkind!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos blocks the body kick.
The Malkind swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dos shoots in and gets a takedown into The Malkind's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Malkind can't keep his opponent in guard - Dos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dos connects with a nice short shot to The Malkind's temple.
The Malkind has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos is working away from the top position though.
The Malkind tries to roll over but Dos keeps him under control.
The Malkind looking for submissions off his back.
The Malkind looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Malkind looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Malkind does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Malkind wants to improve his position but Dos is controlling well.
The Malkind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dos.
The Malkind tries to roll over but Dos keeps him under control.
Dos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind wants to get back to full guard.
Dos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Malkind does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dos wants to free his trapped foot but The Malkind is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dos seems to be working for a kimura but The Malkind defends the submission attempt.
The Malkind is in trouble now - Dos has advanced to mount!
Dos trying to control but The Malkind is having none of it.
Dos is really struggling to control The Malkind but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos prevents The Malkind from getting the reversal.
The Malkind wants to control but Dos is having none of it.
The Malkind is squirming around, avoiding Dos's attempts to control the action.
The Malkind regains half guard.
The Malkind looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Malkind does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Malkind is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos is looking to take a break and control but The Malkind is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Malkind is in trouble now - Dos has advanced to mount!
The Malkind is squirming around, avoiding Dos's attempts to control the action.
Dos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos content just to control the position here.
Dos unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos prevents The Malkind from getting the reversal.
Dos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondial Dos dominated that round.
That's time! Dos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch lands to the side of The Malkind 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Malkind takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Malkind throws a combination that misses
and Dos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Malkind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos.
Dos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dos.
The Malkind takes a nasty elbow to the side of the 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!
Dos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Malkind, who protects the arm well.
Dos working the head and body with strikes.
Dos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Malkind knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos looking to control but instead The Malkind has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The Malkind is not content to let Dos control the position.
Dos is looking for a kimura but The Malkind is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos to get the leverage.
Dos moves into full mount! The Malkind won't be happy about that!
Dos wants to control the pace but The Malkind is squirming around nicely.
Dos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Malkind slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dos wants to work for an arm triangle but The Malkind is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Malkind with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Malkind is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos pulls his head out easily.
Dos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dos is trying to control the action in half guard but The Malkind is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Malkind trying to control but Dos postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Malkind looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos winds up and cracks The Malkind with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dos is keen to just control but The Malkind is a slippery customer.
Dos is thwarting The Malkind's attempts to control the position.
The Malkind looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Malkind is breathing heavily.
Dos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Malkind looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Malkind has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos wants to take a breather but The Malkind is having none of it.
The Malkind looking for submissions off his back.
The Malkind actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Malkind with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondial Dos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Malkind showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos.
Mondial Dos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Malkind momentarily.
The Malkind looks to land a left hand but Dos moved out of range nicely.
Dos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Malkind is trying to get back to full guard.
The Malkind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dos.
Dos lands strikes from half guard.
The Malkind is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos pulls his head out easily.
Dos working The Malkind over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Malkind looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Malkind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos wants to control but The Malkind is keeping him busy.
The Malkind punching from the bottom.
Dos lands with a punch from half guard.
The Malkind actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Malkind trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The Malkind working to try and regain half guard.
Dos wants to control the pace but The Malkind is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos unloading with bombs!
Dos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Malkind is squirming around, avoiding Dos's attempts to control the action.
The Malkind tries to reverse the position but Dos maintains control.
Dos with shots to the head and body - The Malkind looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dos is working for a guillotine from mount but The Malkind frees his head quite easily.
Mondial Dos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Dos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dos scoring with strikes but The Malkind is staying in there.
Dos moves to back control.
Dos is cranking The Malkind's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for The Malkind! He's tightened the choke and The Malkind is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mondial Dos!
Mondial Dos retains his light heavyweight title!
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