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RCS 95 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hesher Gordon Levitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
258 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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33
168 lbs
25 - 17 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hesher Gordon Levitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopfenstein moves away from the strike by Gordon Levitt.
Klopfenstein scores with a head kick. Gordon Levitt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gordon Levitt is breathing heavily.
Klopfenstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon Levitt tries to clinch but Klopfenstein moves out of range.
Gordon Levitt misses with an uppercut.
Gordon Levitt tries to clinch up but Klopfenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Gordon Levitt avoids the head kick by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gordon Levitt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gordon Levitt misses its intended target.
Klopfenstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klopfenstein looks for the body kick but Gordon Levitt saw that one coming.
Klopfenstein connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Klopfenstein .
Hesher Gordon Levitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon Levitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klopfenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon Levitt.
Nice body kick from Klopfenstein .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gordon Levitt throws out a loose jab but Klopfenstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klopfenstein thows a body kick. Gordon Levitt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klopfenstein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gordon Levitt if he has to take too many more of those.
Klopfenstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gordon Levitt.
Klopfenstein scores with a head kick. Gordon Levitt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Klopfenstein .
Gordon Levitt misses with a shot to the body
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice body kick.
Klopfenstein throws a push kick but Gordon Levitt slaps the foot to one side.
Gordon Levitt misses with a hook. Klopfenstein ducked under it nicely.
Klopfenstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gordon Levitt loads up on a big right hand but Klopfenstein slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klopfenstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gordon Levitt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klopfenstein counters with a low kick, right behind Gordon Levitt 's knee.
Gordon Levitt blocks a head kick by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon Levitt slips a jab and a cross from Klopfenstein .
Gordon Levitt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Klopfenstein scores with a leg kick.
Gordon Levitt looks to land a right hand but Klopfenstein moved out of range.
Klopfenstein misses with a head kick.
Gordon Levitt blocks a head kick by Klopfenstein .
Gordon Levitt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Klopfenstein staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon Levitt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klopfenstein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klopfenstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon Levitt misses with a hook. Klopfenstein ducked under it nicely.
Ichabod Klopfenstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon Levitt throws a poor cross that misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice kick to the body.
Klopfenstein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Klopfenstein throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon Levitt moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klopfenstein .
Gordon Levitt avoids the head kick by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Klopfenstein slips under a jab.
Klopfenstein misses with a kick to the body.
Klopfenstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hesher Gordon Levitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Gordon Levitt misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice leg kick.
Klopfenstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon Levitt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Gordon Levitt closes the distance but Klopfenstein moves to the side
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick. That will keep Gordon Levitt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Klopfenstein connects with an inside leg kick.
Gordon Levitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Klopfenstein tenderised Gordon Levitt's leg. Gordon Levitt is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gordon Levitt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klopfenstein fakes the leg kick and cracks Gordon Levitt in the body.
Klopfenstein thuds his shin into the meat of Gordon Levitt's side.
Klopfenstein scores with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Gordon Levitt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klopfenstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gordon Levitt.
Gordon Levitt throws a combination that misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Klopfenstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gordon Levitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice body kick from Klopfenstein .
Gordon Levitt tries to clinch there but Klopfenstein circles away.
Gordon Levitt avoids the head kick by Klopfenstein .
Gordon Levitt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klopfenstein counters with an inside leg kick.
Gordon Levitt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gordon Levitt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gordon Levitt misses with a hook to the body
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klopfenstein fakes the leg kick and cracks Gordon Levitt in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon Levitt throws a jab when Klopfenstein was well out of range.
Klopfenstein throws a front kick that sends Gordon Levitt stumbling back into the cage.
Klopfenstein scores with a spinning back kick!
Klopfenstein scores with a head kick.
Gordon Levitt thows a body shot but no joy.
Klopfenstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick but Gordon Levitt moves out of range.
Gordon Levitt blocks a head kick by Klopfenstein .
A telegraphed right hand from Gordon Levitt misses the target.
Gordon Levitt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Klopfenstein slips under a jab from Gordon Levitt.
Gordon Levitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klopfenstein counters with a good, hard body kick but Gordon Levitt shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon Levitt misses with a hook
and Klopfenstein counters with a straight right hand.
Klopfenstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick that misses.
Gordon Levitt misses with a wild body shot.
Klopfenstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klopfenstein scoring well with a low kick there.
Klopfenstein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gordon Levitt's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein scoring well with a low kick there.
Gordon Levitt looks to land a right hand but Klopfenstein moved out of range.
Klopfenstein cracks the inside of Gordon Levitt's front leg.
Klopfenstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Klopfenstein .
Hesher Gordon Levitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Gordon Levitt misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Klopfenstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klopfenstein 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 Damien Edna 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... Ichabod Klopfenstein !
Ichabod Klopfenstein gave a mention to [CLOSED] Nothing For Sale! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Big Bad Wolf by Duck Sauce. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
176 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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34
172 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Williams throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Williams cracks Smith with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
David Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Smith shoots in.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Williams pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Williams!
David Williams very nearly forgot to thank MMA ANIMAL amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grammy Married Sokojuice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosme Cosme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokojuice comes to the cage accompanied by DEATH - Spirit Crusher. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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236 lbs
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32
250 lbs
16 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grammy Married Sokojuice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cosme Cosme!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokojuice misses with a straight right.
Sokojuice looks to land a combination. Cosme sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cosme is looking to score with low kicks.
Sokojuice fails to land with a series of punches.
Sokojuice misses with a series of wild punches.
Sokojuice tries to bum rush Cosme with a series of wild strikes but Cosme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cosme misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sokojuice misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Sokojuice scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Sokojuice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cosme attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sokojuice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sokojuice throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokojuice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cosme checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Cosme.
Sokojuice looks to throw a body kick
and Cosme counters with a left and a right that stings Sokojuice.
Sokojuice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cosme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sokojuice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosme moves away.
Sokojuice fails to land with a series of punches.
Sokojuice checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sokojuice throws a right and a left that Cosme avoids nicely.
Sokojuice wants to land a leg kick but Cosme is out of range.
Sokojuice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sokojuice misses.
A good leg kick by Sokojuice.
Sokojuice throws a jab when Cosme was well out of range.
Cosme throws out a leg kick but Sokojuice moves out of range and Cosme only half commits.
Cosme closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokojuice.
Cosme avoiding damage as Sokojuice throws knees to the body.
Sokojuice being controlled against the cage.
Sokojuice tries to work over Cosme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokojuice has a couple of punches blocked by Cosme.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cosme takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sokojuice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokojuice is looking to break free of the clinch but Cosme has double underhooks.
Cosme dodges an elbow strike from Sokojuice.
Sokojuice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sokojuice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cosme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sokojuice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sokojuice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sokojuice scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sokojuice misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosme fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cosme.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosme takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sokojuice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cosme counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Sokojuice scores with a four punch combination!
Sokojuice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sokojuice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cosme moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cosme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sokojuice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosme moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cosme throws a leg kick which misses Sokojuice's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokojuice tries to avoid it.
Sokojuice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cosme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammy Married Sokojuice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sokojuice tries to bum rush Cosme with a series of wild strikes but Cosme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sokojuice moves out of range of the body kick from Cosme.
Sokojuice throws a series of punches but Cosme avoids them all with ease.
Grammy Married Sokojuice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosme throws a low kick but Sokojuice moves out of range easily.
Sokojuice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cosme.
Cosme closes the distance and clinches.
Cosme looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sokojuice just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cosme's brow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokojuice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cosme swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sokojuice throws a series of punches but Cosme avoids them all with ease.
Sokojuice swinging wildly here.
Sokojuice misses with a few strikes there.
Cosme throws the kick towards the body but Sokojuice avoids it.
Sokojuice tries to score with a low kick but Cosme moves his leg out of the way.
Cosme moves out of range as Sokojuice strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosme pushes Sokojuice away with a front kick.
Sokojuice throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cosme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sokojuice.
Cosme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cosme slips a jab and a cross from Sokojuice.
Sokojuice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cosme counters with a body kick that stops Sokojuice in his tracks momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Sokojuice.
Sokojuice misses with a wild combination.
Cosme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cosme. That's going to slow Sokojuice down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosme is looking to score with low kicks.
Cosme slips a jab from Sokojuice.
Sokojuice misses with a body kick.
Sokojuice is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cosme throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sokojuice. Those never looked like landing.
Cosme tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokojuice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sokojuice wants to slow Cosme down by chopping away at his legs.
Sokojuice checks a low kick from Cosme.
Sokojuice misses with a body punch
and Cosme counters with a nice leg kick.
Sokojuice misses with a body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cosme in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokojuice throws a combination that misses
and Cosme counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sokojuice's knee momentarily.
Sokojuice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokojuice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cosme counters with an inside leg kick.
Sokojuice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sokojuice misses with an uppercut. Cosme saw that one coming.
Cosme scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Cosme there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cosme throws a push kick but Sokojuice slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokojuice misses with a combination
and Cosme counters with a solid body kick.
Cosme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosme Cosme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sokojuice blocks a head kick by Cosme.
A combination from Sokojuice does no damage.
Sokojuice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokojuice throws a sloppy head kick and Cosme moves out of range easily.
Sokojuice throws a series of punches but Cosme moves out of range.
Cosme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokojuice.
Sokojuice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cosme instigates a clinch.
Sokojuice is trying to break the clinch but Cosme is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cosme - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sokojuice wants to get back to striking at distance but Cosme won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokojuice throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Cosme.
Sokojuice tries to circle away but Cosme has him pinned against the cage.
Sokojuice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sokojuice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sokojuice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sokojuice throws a head kick that misses.
Cosme throws a head kick that misses.
Cosme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokojuice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sokojuice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sokojuice scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cosme.
Sokojuice misses with a wild combination.
Cosme checks a leg kick.
Sokojuice scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Sokojuice misses.
Cosme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sokojuice is out of range and Cosme settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosme avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sokojuice checks a leg kick.
A combination from Sokojuice does no damage.
Sokojuice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cosme was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokojuice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokojuice swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Sokojuice.
Sokojuice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sokojuice throws a poor cross that misses
and Cosme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cosme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sokojuice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cosme thumps Sokojuice with a low kick.
Cosme throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sokojuice.
Grammy Married Sokojuice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cosme.
Sokojuice throws a shot from downtown. Cosme moves away and avoids it.
Cosme moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sokojuice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Cosme finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokojuice looks to score with a jab to the body but Cosme is just out of range.
Sokojuice takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cosme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Sokojuice.
Sokojuice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cosme can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cosme checks the leg kick.
Sokojuice throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosme Cosme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cosme has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosme Cosme!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon James!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a double jab
enabling Stark to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Stark slams his shin into James's torso.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark misses with a body kick.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Devon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
James wants to clinch but Stark slips to the side
and Stark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James misses with a left hand
and Stark counters with a nice body shot.
Stark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stark clinches with his opponent.
James leaning against his opponent.
Stark lands a shoulder strike.
Stark digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark connects with the punch.
A right-left combo lands from James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Stark.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from James.
Stark is rocked!
A head kick by James - that's a beauty! Stark is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even James can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Devon James!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur has chosen I shall return as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
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160 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mak Artur!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Artur coming out on top.
Birchmont stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Artur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Birchmont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artur is looking to clinch but Birchmont is avoiding it.
Birchmont rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Artur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Artur misses with an uppercut
and Birchmont counters with a nice uppercut.
Artur slips a straight right by Birchmont.
Birchmont fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Artur on 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!
Artur looks to score with a jab to the body but Birchmont is just out of range.
Artur misses with a lunging right hand
and Birchmont counters with a left hand that sends Artur to the canvas!
Artur is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Birchmont decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Artur is still on wobbly legs! Can Birchmont finish him?
Artur misses with a wild body shot.
Birchmont weaves into range and cracks Artur right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Artur goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Birchmont is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christian Birchmont!
Christian Birchmont seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Janos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Safire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janos comes to the cage accompanied by Predator Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Janos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Safire!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Safire shoots in for a double leg but Janos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Safire darts in and clinches Janos up against the cage.
Safire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Janos lands an elbow that stopped Safire in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Fred Safire has been cut.
Safire avoids a wild elbow strike from Janos.
Safire turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Safire manages to end up in side control.
Safire postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Safire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janos keeps working.
Janos wants to control but Safire postures up.
Safire with the ground and pound but Janos regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janos wants to control but Safire is keeping busy.
Safire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos wants to get back to full guard.
Janos manages to get to full guard.
Safire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Safire being controlled here momentarily.
Janos controls Safire momentarily but Safire frees himself.
Safire wants to pass the guard but Janos is keeping the position.
Janos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Janos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Janos clinches up with Safire and pushes him back against the cage.
Janos throws an elbow that misses.
Safire has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Janos is trying to keep an underhook but Safire manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Safire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Safire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Safire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Janos defends it well.
Janos wants to improve his position but Safire is controlling well.
Janos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Janos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Janos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Safire.
Safire seems to be looking for submissions.
Janos trying to control but Safire postures up.
Safire is looking to take a break and control but Janos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Janos is pressing down on Safire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Janos working a defensive guard here.
Janos is looking to stand up but Safire isn't so interested in that idea.
Safire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Janos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Janos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Janos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Janos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Safire is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Safire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Safire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Safire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Safire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Janos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Safire looking to score a takedown here. Janos is defending well but Safire drives through and ends up in Janos's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Safire tries to free his leg and advance position but Janos is retaining full guard.
Safire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Janos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Safire trying to control the position from guard on top but Janos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Safire stands up over Janos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Janos wants to sweep here but Safire controlling him for the moment.
Safire cracks Janos with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Safire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Janos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Safire!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safire regains half guard.
Safire trying to control from the bottom.
Safire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Janos.
Safire wants to get back to full guard.
Janos wants to stand but Safire has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Safire flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Janos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Janos lands with a punch from half guard.
Safire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Safire looking for subs from the bottom but Janos mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safire tries to lock up and control but Janos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Safire bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Safire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Safire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Janos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Safire postures up.
Janos is really struggling to control Safire but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Janos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Safire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Janos looking for a sweep. Not yet Janos, not yet.
Safire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safire working away.
Safire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Janos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Safire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Janos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Janos wants to control but Safire postures up.
Janos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Safire is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Safire is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Janos has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Janos!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Safire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janos is one step ahead there.
Janos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Safire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Safire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Janos landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Safire throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Safire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Janos throwing strikes from guard but Safire blocks nicely.
Janos sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Safire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fred Safire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Safire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Janos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Janos lands a nice elbow.
Safire is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Janos can't fight it off and eventually Safire manages to take the fight to the floor. Janos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Janos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Janos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Safire trying to control the position from guard on top but Janos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Janos 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jim Janos.
Janos rushes Safire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Safire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Janos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Janos misses with a knee strike.
Janos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Safire is trying to pull guard but Janos has him pressed against the cage.
Safire is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jim Janos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Safire.
Safire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Safire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Janos blocks it with crossed arms.
Janos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Safire managing to block the knees to the body from Janos.
Safire scores a nice knee to the body.
Janos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janos managing to block the knees to the body from Safire.
Safire throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Janos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Janos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Safire's defenses.
That has opened up Fred Safire's cut even more.
Safire tries to land knees in the clinch but Janos avoids the damage to the body.
Safire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Janos lands a damaging elbow.
Janos trying to land knees to the body.
Janos tries a knee to the head but Safire blocks it.
Safire dodges an elbow strike from Janos.
Safire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Janos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Janos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Safire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Janos's defenses.
Janos lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Fred Safire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Janos lands an elbow inside.
Fred Safire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Safire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Janos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Safire tries to land knees in the clinch but Janos avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Janos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Janos lands an elbow that stopped Safire in his tracks for a moment.
Fred Safire's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fred Safire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Janos!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Janos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shipping Up to Boston. Storm has chosen ThunderStruck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
162 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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30
162 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Storm!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bennett throws a shot to the body.
Bennett swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm.
Bennett leaves Storm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brad Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Storm.
Bennett misses with a double jab.
Storm staying out of range there.
Bennett cracks Storm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Storm backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Storm shoots in for a double leg but Bennett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennett works Storm's body with a nice hook.
Bennett digs a good body shot into Storm's ribs.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Storm's hands.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Brad Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Storm is defended easily by Bennett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Storm avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Storm looks for a takedown but Bennett sprawls well.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Storm shoots and misses
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Bennett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Bennett.
Bennett connects with a body shot that sends Storm's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bennett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Bennett is looking to wear down Storm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Bennett misses with a hook.
Storm misses with a takedown
and Bennett counters with a left and a right that stings Storm.
Storm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bennett counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bennett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bennett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Storm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Storm or perhaps it was just good defense by Bennett which made him look bad.
Bennett's corner calls for a 1-2. Bennett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bennett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bennett.
Storm shoots and misses
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side.
Brad Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Bennett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one.
Brad Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Bennett stuns Storm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Storm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and Storm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bennett is trying to control but can't.
Storm is working for a submission of some sort.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Storm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Storm is trying for a kimura here. Bennett looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Storm wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Storm!
Jim Storm thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Blanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Blanks!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Black cracks Blanks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Blanks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Blanks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Blanks which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black throws a head kick but Blanks moves out of range.
Blanks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Black if he has to take too many more of those.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Blanks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blanks instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Blanks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black goes for a takedown attempt but Blanks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blanks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Jack Black has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanks tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Blanks lands a slapping body shot.
Blanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanks lands a head kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blanks.
Black is breathing heavily.
Blanks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanks.
Crunch! Blanks slams his shin into Black's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black.
Blanks slaps away a takedown attempt from Black, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blanks.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blanks pushes Black away with a front kick.
Blanks scores with a nice body kick.
Blanks lands with a right hand.
Blanks gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blanks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Black is looking for a takedown.
Blanks lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Blanks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blanks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blanks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blanks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blanks scores with a hook to the body.
Blanks is working Black over against the cage.
Blanks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blanks lands with a right to the head.
Blanks avoiding damage.
Blanks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Black wants to take the fight to the mat but Blanks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black goes for a takedown attempt but Blanks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Black tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blanks rushes Black and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blanks controlling the action here for a moment.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blanks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blanks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blanks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blanks with a hook.
Blanks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Blanks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Black.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Blanks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looking for a takedown.
Blanks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blanks is working Black over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blanks.
A short body shot lands from Blanks as the two fighters clinch.
Blanks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Black. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Blanks lands a shot to the body.
Blanks breaks from the clinch.
Billy Blanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Black back to the cage. Blanks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Black avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blanks clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
Black is working for takedown but Blanks is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blanks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Black will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Black goes for a takedown attempt but Blanks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blanks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blanks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Black's cut.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blanks delivers a nice body kick.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Billy Blanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blanks gets a clinch.
A short left from Blanks.
Black wants to take the fight to the mat but Blanks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blanks but Blanks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blanks stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanks fakes the leg kick and cracks Black in the body.
Blanks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blanks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blanks tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Blanks clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black wants a takedown but no success here.
Blanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blanks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanks instigates a clinch.
Blanks lands a body punch.
Blanks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blanks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Blanks finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Black tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blanks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Blanks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Blanks.
Black takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jack Black's cut is getting worse.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blanks. Black shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blanks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blanks throws out a powerful jab.
Black is rocked!
Blanks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Black.
Blanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blanks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blanks forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blanks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blanks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blanks lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Blanks does it's job there.
Jack Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blanks fails to land with a series of punches.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blanks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Black's head.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack Black's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blanks.
Blanks closes the distance and clinches.
Blanks is struggling to control the position.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.
Blanks lands a body punch.
Billy Blanks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Black wants a takedown.
Blanks lands a shoulder strike.
Blanks lands a shoulder strike.
Blanks stalling in the clinch.
Blanks lands with a light punch inside.
Blanks stalling in the clinch.
Blanks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blanks is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blanks down to the mat. Blanks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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!
Blanks scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Blanks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blanks thuds a left hand into Black's body.
Blanks forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blanks.
Black tries for a takedown but Blanks manages to get underhooks.
Blanks stalling against the cage.
Blanks cracks Black with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Blanks to work.
Black looking for a takedown.
Blanks lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Blanks.
Blanks just leaning against Black, taking a breather.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Blanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Black's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Blanks is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Black steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blanks. That one must have hurt.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black dives in and grabs Blanks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blanks pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
A solid body kick from Blanks.
That kick from Blanks tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blanks circles away.
Black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blanks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black misses with a head kick.
Blanks drives through and clinches with Black against the cage.
Blanks lands an uppercut.
Blanks has Black pressed against the cage.
Blanks is working Black over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Blanks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blanks.
Blanks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanks tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Blanks takes the fight into the clinch.
Blanks prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanks lands a shot to the body.
Blanks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Blanks.
Blanks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Blanks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not.
Blanks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blanks wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Black takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blanks has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black tries for a takedown but Blanks manages to get underhooks.
Blanks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blanks.
Blanks lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanks stalling the fight.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blanks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blanks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Blanks as Black shoots in.
Blanks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blanks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Black on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blanks throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Blanks lands with a nice body kick.
Black takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Blanks!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blanks blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanks wants to control but Black is having none of it.
Black 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.
Jack Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blanks has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blanks!
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Billy Blanks.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blanks's waist but Blanks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blanks.
Black looks for a takedown but Blanks sprawls well.
Black shoots and misses
and Blanks counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Black crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blanks - the referee stops the clock and Black gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blanks. Black manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blanks.
Blanks clinches up against the cage.
Blanks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Blanks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blanks 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Blanks!
Post fight, Billy Blanks stared into the camera and said 'Wana go for a third Jack? Didn't think so... hey Leopold do I have to call you out again!? Stop being a pussy and sign the contract boy!! Blanks v Stotch... or are you scared?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizzo Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Lazy Eye. Enrique Rizzo Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dre Parker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Rizzo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Parker!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo Jr misses with a body shot.
Rizzo Jr misses with a straight left.
Parker moves out of range of the body kick.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker lands with a good body shot.
Rizzo Jr slips a straight right by Parker.
A shot to the liver by Rizzo Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Rizzo Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rizzo Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Rizzo Jr tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dre Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Parker looks for the body kick but Rizzo Jr saw that one coming.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rizzo Jr misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Parker. That one must have hurt.
Parker looks for the body kick but Rizzo Jr saw that one coming.
Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick but Parker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rizzo Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rizzo Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rizzo Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rizzo Jr slips a straight right by Parker.
Rizzo Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzo Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Parker scores with a push kick.
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!
Parker drops his hands momentarily and Rizzo Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rizzo Jr misses the body punch
and Parker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rizzo Jr's knee momentarily.
Rizzo Jr scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Rizzo Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Enrique Rizzo Jr has been cut.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo Jr is breathing heavily.
Parker tests Rizzo Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rizzo Jr throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Rizzo Jr only half commits.
Parker scores with a jab to the head.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo Jr's sensitive parts.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Rizzo Jr moved out of range nicely.
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Parker throws a right hand that Rizzo Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Rizzo Jr also avoids with ease.
Parker avoids the body shot from Rizzo Jr.
Parker slips a jab from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr tries a low kick but Parker avoids it.
Rizzo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Rizzo Jr blocks the body kick.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Rizzo Jr moved away.
Rizzo Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizzo Jr blocks a head kick by Parker.
Rizzo Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with a kick to the body.
Parker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rizzo Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo Jr moves away.
Parker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Parker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Rizzo Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Rizzo Jr misses.
A jab from Rizzo Jr misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Rizzo Jr does no damage.
Rizzo Jr throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enrique Rizzo Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rizzo Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Rizzo Jr ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo Jr.
Parker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Rizzo Jr misses.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Rizzo Jr's head but Rizzo Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rizzo Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Parker thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo Jr moves away and avoids it.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dre Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parker.
Rizzo Jr cracks Parker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Rizzo Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker scores with a jab.
Rizzo Jr thows a leg kick but Parker checks it
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rizzo Jr cracks Parker with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo Jr tries to score with a low kick but Parker moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr dodges the punch combination from Parker.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rizzo Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo Jr walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Rizzo Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo Jr.
Parker is looking to clinch but Rizzo Jr is avoiding it.
Rizzo Jr blocks the body kick.
Rizzo Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Parker scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab lands there for Parker.
Rizzo Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr checks a low kick from Parker.
Rizzo Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Rizzo Jr connects with a body shot that sends Parker's belly button to the back.
Rizzo Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rizzo Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rizzo Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker checks a leg kick nicely.
Rizzo Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rizzo Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rizzo Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Parker's side.
Rizzo Jr throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Parker misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo Jr swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo Jr. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker blocks the body kick.
Parker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Parker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rizzo Jr misses with a hook to the body
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Parker lands a jab to the nose.
Rizzo Jr walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
Rizzo Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enrique Rizzo Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Rizzo Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Parker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rizzo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rizzo Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Rizzo Jr misses the jab.
Parker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker misses with the combination.
Parker lands with a right hand.
Parker lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Parker.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker takes a swing at Rizzo Jr's ribcage but misses.
Parker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parker sizes up Rizzo Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Rizzo Jr throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Parker digs a good body shot into Rizzo Jr's ribs.
Parker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rizzo Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rizzo Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzo Jr takes one to the chin there.
Rizzo Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parker tests Rizzo Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rizzo Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Enrique Rizzo Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rizzo Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Rizzo Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizzo Jr throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Rizzo Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Rizzo Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parker. Parker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rizzo Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Rizzo Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Parker scores with a spinning back kick!
Rizzo Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Rizzo Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parker cracks Rizzo Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rizzo Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rizzo Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizzo Jr's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Parker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rizzo Jr walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Parker.
Parker throws a shot to the body.
Parker scores with a kick to the body.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rizzo Jr's head backwards.
Parker cracks Rizzo Jr with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Parker - that will leave a mark!
Parker connects with a right hand. Rizzo Jr shakes it off.
Parker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Parker.
Parker thuds a left hand into Rizzo Jr's body.
Rizzo Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker lands with a nice body kick.
Parker scores with a three punch combo!
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Rizzo Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rizzo Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parker lands a left and a right that send Rizzo Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Parker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Enrique Rizzo Jr's cut is getting worse.
Rizzo Jr gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Parker gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Parker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huma Krynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krynn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thunderstruck. Padilla is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: boom!!!. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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World class MT
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Huma Krynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Padilla!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilla swings for the body but Krynn moves out of range.
Padilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Krynn is just out of range.
Krynn wants to clinch up but Padilla keeps it at a distance.
Padilla clinches with his opponent.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Padilla jumps guard and drags Krynn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Padilla wants to stand up but Krynn is controlling him.
Krynn won't allow Padilla to sweep him here.
Padilla trying to keep a closed guard but Krynn is proving a slippery customer.
Padilla wants to stand and escape but Krynn is having none of it.
Krynn preventing the sweep.
Padilla controls Krynn momentarily but Krynn frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Robin Padilla was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Krynn throws a front kick aimed at Padilla's knee but Padilla avoids it well.
Krynn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krynn darts in and clinches Padilla up against the cage.
Padilla takes an elbow to the temple.
Krynn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Padilla's brow.
Padilla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krynn has a couple of punches blocked by Padilla.
Krynn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Padilla lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Padilla drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krynn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Krynn lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Krynn.
Krynn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilla struggles to land a body shot inside as Krynn controls his hands.
Krynn scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krynn lands an elbow just above Padilla 's eye.
Krynn scores with a shoulder strike.
Krynn misses with a punch to the body.
Krynn lands a nice elbow.
Krynn lands a nice elbow.
Krynn lands a right hand.
Krynn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Padilla's brow.
Padilla takes an elbow to the forehead.
Krynn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Padilla looks winded!
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
Krynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla avoiding damage as Krynn throws knees to the body.
Padilla is working for takedown but Krynn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huma Krynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Padilla.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krynn.
Krynn lands with a right to the head.
Padilla takes an elbow to the temple.
Krynn lands an elbow that stopped Padilla in his tracks for a moment.
Krynn tries to land knees in the clinch but Padilla avoids the damage to the body.
Padilla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krynn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Krynn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Padilla's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krynn.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Krynn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krynn landing knees to the body.
Krynn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krynn.
Padilla wants a takedown.
Padilla avoiding damage as Krynn throws knees to the body.
Krynn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Padilla or not.
Krynn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Padilla backwards.
Krynn misses with an elbow strike.
Krynn misses with an elbow strike.
Krynn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krynn missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krynn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Padilla is trying to stall.
Padilla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huma Krynn dominated that round.
That's time! Krynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Padilla stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krynn.
Krynn avoids the body shot from Padilla.
Krynn dodges the punch combination from Padilla.
Padilla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Krynn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Padilla's brow.
Krynn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Krynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krynn.
Krynn lands with a right to the head.
Krynn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Padilla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Krynn tries to throw a body punch but Padilla avoids it by throwing Krynn back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Krynn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Padilla leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Padilla blocks the elbow strike.
Huma Krynn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krynn lands an elbow that stopped Padilla in his tracks for a moment.
Padilla blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Krynn.
Padilla is breathing heavily.
Padilla slowing the pace effectively.
Padilla prevents a body shot from Krynn.
Knees to the body from Krynn.
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!
Krynn lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Krynn.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Krynn.
It looks like Robin Padilla has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krynn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Padilla's defenses.
Padilla blocks an elbow strike.
Padilla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krynn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Padilla takes an elbow to the forehead.
Krynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Krynn.
Krynn lands an uppercut.
Padilla blocks an elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Padilla can do to turn this around?
Krynn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Padilla's defenses.
Padilla blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krynn.
Krynn lands an elbow inside that Padilla shrugs off.
Padilla takes an elbow to the temple.
Padilla takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Padilla leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
Krynn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Padilla takes an elbow to the temple.
Krynn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Padilla's defenses.
Krynn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Padilla is rocked!
Krynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Padilla is still on wobbly legs! Can Krynn finish him?
Krynn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Padilla seems to have recovered his senses.
Padilla is pressed against the cage. Krynn pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Padilla! Two more big strikes from Krynn and Padilla crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Huma Krynn!
Huma Krynn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Syndicate Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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