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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yay Wee Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yay Wee Won has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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152 lbs
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160 lbs
34 - 55 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yay Wee Won!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 55 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Won takes a swing at Khali's ribcage but misses.
Khali is looking to clinch.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch but Won swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khali moves into range and clinches up with Won.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Khali crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Won - the referee stops the clock and Khali gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Won. Khali manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Khali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Won.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Won manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khali pushes Won up against the cage in a clinch.
Khali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khali slips under a jab.
Won really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khali moves into the clinch.
Won breaks the clinch.
Khali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Won breaks the clinch.
Won missing with a left hand there. Khali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Khali's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Khali pushes Won up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Won throws a big shot that misses.
Khali throws a counter combo.
Won lands with a shot to the body.
Khali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brij Khali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Won tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Khali's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khali gets a clinch.
Won breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Khali avoids the head kick by Won.
Won throws a good cross that connects.
Khali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Won, pushing him back against the cage.
Won's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Won connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khali darts in and clinches Won up against the cage.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Won throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Won ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khali moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Won.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khali is looking to clinch but Won is avoiding it.
Won takes a swing at Khali's ribcage but misses.
Khali tries to clinch but Won moves out of range.
Won is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Won lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khali circles away quickly and effectively.
Khali has closed the distance and engaged Won in a clinch.
Won breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Won swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Won swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Won throws a sloppy head kick and Khali moves out of range easily.
Khali closes the distance and clinches.
Won breaks the clinch.
Khali is looking to clinch but Won is avoiding it.
Khali drives through and clinches with Won against the cage.
Khali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Won swats away the attempt to clinch by Khali.
Won misses with a body kick.
Won tries to keep at a distance but Khali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Won. Khali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khali pushes Won up against the cage in a clinch.
Won breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khali avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khali wants to clinch up but Won keeps it at a distance.
Won is looking for a counter combo.
Won tries to keep at a distance but Khali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Khali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khali fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Won does no damage.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Won manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khali moves into the clinch successfully.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Khali tries to clinch up but Won circles away and keeps his distance.
Khali moves into the clinch successfully.
Won escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khali rushes Won and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khali breaks the clinch.
Khali tries to clinch but Won is having none of it.
Khali fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khali closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Won breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khali doesn't manage to clinch there - Won circles away.
Khali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Won.
Khali drives through and clinches with Won against the cage.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khali clinches.
Won breaks the clinch.
Won is looking to wear down Khali with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khali is looking to clinch.
Won throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Won throws a body shot but no joy.
Khali forces Won back against the cage and clinches.
Khali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Won circles away from the clinch attempt.
Won scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khali clinches with his opponent.
Won breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Won looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Won paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khali is looking to clinch but Won is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brij Khali will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Won misses with a body kick.
Khali tries to clinch up but Won circles away and keeps his distance.
Khali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khali forces Won back against the cage and clinches.
Won's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khali tries to clinch up
and Won counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch but Won swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Won.
Won gets tackled into the cage by Khali. Khali maintains the clinch.
Won pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khali blocks a low kick nicely.
Won rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Won went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khali staying out of range there.
Khali moves in looking to clinch but Won pushes him off.
Won avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Khali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Won shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Khali eats them both and turns towards Won to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Khali slips a jab and a cross from Won.
Khali wants to clinch.
Won avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khali rushes Won and presses him up against the cage.
Khali breaks the clinch.
Won fails to land with a series of punches.
Won avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khali on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khali breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Won.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khali clinches up against the cage.
Khali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Won gets tackled into the cage by Khali. Khali maintains the clinch.
Khali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali moves in looking to clinch but Won pushes him off.
Won fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khali manages to avoid it.
Khali avoids the body shot from Won.
Won scores with a three punch combo!
Khali forces Won back against the cage and clinches.
Khali breaks the clinch.
Won avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khali instigates a clinch.
Won breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khali darts in and clinches Won up against the cage.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khali ducks under a wild hook from Won.
Khali clinches.
Khali breaks from the clinch.
Won circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Won manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali drives through and clinches with Won against the cage.
Won pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khali closes the distance and clinches.
Won breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khali avoids a kick to the body.
Won tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khali instigates a clinch.
Brij Khali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Won misses with a two punch combination.
Won jabs Khali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khali instigates a clinch.
Won pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Won tries to bum rush Khali with a series of wild strikes but Khali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Won throws a body punch but Khali moves out of range.
Won lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khali tries to clinch but Won moves out of range.
Won uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Won manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Won is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Khali has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Won has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Won manages to break the clinch.
Khali has managed to clinch.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Won is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Won looks for the body kick but Khali saw that one coming.
Won throws a big shot that misses.
Won misses with a wild body shot.
Won misses with a two punch combination.
Won avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Won smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Won swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Won looks to land a combination but Khali avoids it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khali breaks the clinch.
Khali wants to clinch.
Won is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khali tries to clinch up.
Won looks to score with a jab to the body but Khali is just out of range.
Yay Wee Won is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Won throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yay Wee Won dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Won lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Won.
Khali rushes Won and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khali pushes Won up against the cage in a clinch.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khali tries to clinch up.
Khali clinches up with Won and pushes him back against the cage.
Won breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Won misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Won does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Won.
Khali is looking for the big counter here.
Khali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Won paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khali forces Won back against the cage and clinches.
Won pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khali drives through and clinches with Won against the cage.
Khali manages to break the clinch.
Khali moves into range and clinches up with Won.
Won breaks the clinch.
Khali moves into the clinch.
Khali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Won does no damage.
Won swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Won does no damage.
Won just misses with a punch to the body.
Won throws a sloppy head kick and Khali moves out of range easily.
Khali lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Khali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khali pushes Won up against the cage in a clinch.
Khali breaks the clinch.
Won circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Won manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khali wants to clinch.
Khali tries to clinch up.
Khali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Won's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Won avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Won does no damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Won's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Won.
Khali wants to clinch up but Won keeps it at a distance.
Won moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Won throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khali tries to clinch there but Won circles away.
Won tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khali breaks the clinch.
Won loads up on a big right hand but Khali slips the punch.
Khali wants to clinch.
As Khali looks to move away, Won throws a big counter combo bu Khali just gets out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khali breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Won connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khali scrambles back to his feet.
Won throws a body shot but no joy.
Khali avoids a kick to the body.
Khali takes the fight into the clinch.
Khali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Won.
Khali tries to clinch up but Won circles away and keeps his distance.
Khali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Won manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khali is looking to clinch but Won is avoiding it.
Won avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Won throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Won counters with a nice body shot.
Khali moves out of range of the strikes.
Khali lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khali blocks the body kick.
Khali moves into the clinch successfully.
Won breaks the clinch.
Khali takes the fight into the clinch.
Won breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khali drives through and clinches with Won against the cage.
Won breaks the clinch.
Won misses with a straight left.
Khali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Won manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Won throws a series of strikes that have Khali backpedaling.
Won keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Khali.
Khali blocks a jab.
Yay Wee Won is winning the standup battle so far.
Khali is looking to clinch.
Won swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yay Wee Won showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Won has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yay Wee Won!
In defeat, Brij Khali stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Enki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Kuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Master Enki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lu Kuan!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuan.
Kuan stuffs the takedown attempt from Enki. Enki gets slowly back to his feet.
Master Enki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enki takes the fight into the clinch.
Enki misses with an elbow strike.
Kuan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuan digs a good hook to Enki's body.
Kuan feints a jab promting Enki to slip. Kuan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Enki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kuan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Enki.
The fighters circling - Kuan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enki throws an off balance right hand
and Kuan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enki moves out of range as Kuan throws a body 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!
Kuan throws a head kick but Enki moves out of range.
Enki just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuan.
A head kick misses from Kuan.
Kuan connects with a leg kick. Enki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Enki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Lu Kuan has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki cracks Kuan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Kuan does no damage.
Enki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuan eats them both and turns towards Enki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lu Kuan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuan circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Enki with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kuan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Enki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Kuan does no damage.
Enki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Kuan misses
and Enki counters with a two punch combo.
Enki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuan throws a chopping leg kick but Enki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Enki misses with a head kick.
Enki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuan throws a leg kick but Enki moved away.
Enki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuan circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Enki gets the takedown into side control.
Kuan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kuan connects with a high kick.
Kuan throws a leg kick
and Enki counters with an outside leg kick.
Enki tries to clinch but Kuan moves out of range.
Enki moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKuan.
Kuan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Enki tries to clinch up but Kuan circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick by Enki misses
letting Kuan counter with a right hand.
Enki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuan.
Enki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Enki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enki throws an overhand right that lands on Kuan's shoulder, as Kuan tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kuan did well to prevent Enki getting side control.
Kuan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuan controlling the position.
Enki stopping the sweep attempt from Kuan.
Enki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Enki wants to control from the top but Kuan keeps moving.
Enki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Enki wants to pass the guard but Kuan is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuan throws a push kick but Enki slaps the foot to one side.
Kuan tries to clinch there but Enki circles away.
Kuan lands with a slapping head kick.
Enki moves out of range of the body kick from Kuan.
Kuan stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuan throws a hook but Enki blocks it.
Kuan forces Enki back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuan has a couple of punches blocked by Enki.
Enki prevents Kuan from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Kuan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lu Kuan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Enki closes the distance and clinches up with Kuan, looking for a takedown. Enki pushes Kuan against the cage but Kuan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enki shoots for a takedown but Kuan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuan was covering up waiting for the punch and Enki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Enki postures up in Kuan's guard and throws a big left but Kuan blocks it.
Enki passes Kuan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Enki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuan!
Kuan is squirming around, avoiding Enki's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki avoids the attempt from Kuan to control.
Kuan regains half guard.
Kuan is defending against the submission attempts here by Enki.
Kuan is controlling Enki's trapped leg to prevent Enki from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Enki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuan's thigh. Kuan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Enki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuan wants to improve his position but instead Enki has moved into half guard.
Kuan keeping hold of Enki's head, controlling as best he can.
Enki is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuan has closed the distance and engaged Enki in a clinch.
Kuan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuan lands a right hand.
Enki lands a left hand.
Enki lands an elbow just above Kuan 's eye.
Enki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuan manages to break the clinch.
Enki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuan misses with a head kick.
Enki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Enki or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuan, which made it look bad.
Kuan tries a quick counter leg kick but Enki is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Master Enki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lu Kuan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Enki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Enki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuan moves forwards but Enki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Enki works over Kuan's head and body with a nice combination.
Kuan swats away the attempt to clinch by Enki.
Kuan misses with a head kick.
Enki shoots in for a takedown but Kuan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick from Kuan lands but Enki takes it in his stride.
Enki fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Enki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enki doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuan circles away.
A swing and a miss from Enki.
Kuan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Enki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kuan throws a body shot but no joy.
Enki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Enki lands with a good body shot.
Enki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Enki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuan lands with an overhand left.
A good leg kick by Enki.
Kuan lands a leg kick that knocks Enki off balance momentarily.
Kuan connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuan fails to land with a series of punches.
Enki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuan throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Enki.
Lu Kuan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuan misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Enki.
Enki throws a body punch but Kuan moves out of range.
Kuan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Enki thinking.
Enki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kuan throws a head kick but Enki moves out of range.
Enki misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Enki misses.
Enki misses with a hook.
Kuan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Enki throws a series of punches but Kuan moves out of range.
Enki wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enki.
Enki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Enki throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuan.
Enki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Enki.
Kuan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuan throws a sloppy head kick and Enki moves out of range easily.
Enki misses with a body shot
and Kuan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enki moves away.
Kuan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuan misses with a head kick.
Master Enki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuan tries to land a leg kick but Enki saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Kuan.
Enki connects with a right hand. Kuan shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enki lands a head shot.
Kuan misses with a two punch combination.
Enki dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kuan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enki clinches up with Kuan and pushes him back against the cage.
Enki throws an elbow that misses.
Enki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enki pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Enki trying to stall but Kuan improves his position.
Enki keeps control of Kuan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuan working hard to break the clinch.
Kuan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Master Enki.
I think Enki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lu Kuan!
A very excited looking Lu Kuan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Coal Chamber - Burgundy. Gracie has chosen Mouth for war as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
179 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a right hand that Kessler ducks under and follows up with a left that Kessler also avoids with ease.
Kessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kessler tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kessler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Kessler.
Kessler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Kessler's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gracie!
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!
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Kessler throws a head kick that half lands.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kessler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kessler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kessler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Kessler throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kessler looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie swings for the body but Kessler moves out of range.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kessler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kessler misses with a looping right.
Kessler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Kessler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kessler clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie.
Good body shot from Gracie.
Kessler pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie avoiding damage as Kessler throws knees to the body.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Kessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Gracie tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie digs a right hand into Kessler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessler's gas tank.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler misses with some punches.
Kessler has Gracie pressed against the cage.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Kessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Kessler controls the action.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kessler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gracie prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kessler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
I was talking to Kessler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Kessler on the inside.
Kessler with a knee to the head.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johann Kessler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kessler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kessler misses the target.
Kessler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kessler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kessler misses with a low kick.
Kessler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kessler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Kessler avoids it with no problem.
Kessler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rickson Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kessler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Kessler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kessler throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gracie!
Kessler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Rickson Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kessler is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Kessler.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kessler. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Kessler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kessler throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kessler.
Good leg kick by Kessler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Kessler.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Kessler is looking to land body kicks.
Kessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kessler at a distance.
Kessler thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie throws a hook but Kessler avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kessler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kessler throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kessler misses with a wild body shot.
Kessler throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Kessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kessler.
Kessler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Kessler.
Kessler misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Kessler avoids it well.
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!
Gracie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kessler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Kessler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Kessler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kessler counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kessler connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Johann Kessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Kessler counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Kessler to acknowledge the strikes.
Gracie is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler drops Gracie with a huge uppercut! Gracie drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kessler is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johann Kessler!
Johann Kessler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Rickson Gracie had this to say: 'I blame the crowd'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abi Tural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delphino Atlantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atlantis has chosen Refused - New Noise as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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153 lbs
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162 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abi Tural!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Delphino Atlantis!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tural throws a right hand that Atlantis ducks under and follows up with a left that Atlantis also avoids with ease.
Atlantis clinches with his opponent.
Atlantis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tural stalling in the clinch but Atlantis improves position.
Tural misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atlantis.
Tural is fighting off a takedown attempt but Atlantis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tural to the mat. Tural regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Atlantis throws a big right hand that misses.
Atlantis wants to control from the top but Tural keeps moving.
Atlantis stands up over Tural, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlantis postures up and lands a big shot to Tural's brow.
Atlantis content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlantis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Atlantis wants to pass the guard but Tural is keeping the position.
Atlantis throws a big elbow that misses.
Atlantis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tural 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 is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tural can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atlantis controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abi Tural seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atlantis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Atlantis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Atlantis trying to control but Tural is working from the bottom.
Tural working a defensive guard here.
Atlantis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atlantis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tural is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atlantis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Atlantis wants to pass the guard but Tural is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Atlantis tries to clinch but Tural moves out of range.
Tural scores with the left hand. Atlantis knows he should have avoided that one.
Tural pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abi Tural is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atlantis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tural pinned against the cage. Tural gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tural attempts a counter takedown but Atlantis avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tural throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atlantis clinches with his opponent.
Atlantis blocking some punches.
Tural lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atlantis backwards.
Tural holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Tural.
Atlantis blocks a body shot from Tural.
Atlantis can't get the takedown.
Abi Tural has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delphino Atlantis.
Atlantis dodges an elbow strike from Tural.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atlantis wants a takedown.
Atlantis takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tural can't find room to land a body shot as Atlantis controls the action.
Tural gets underhooks to prevent Atlantis's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abi Tural will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tural will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Atlantis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tural misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tural displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Atlantis.
Tural swings for the body but Atlantis moves out of range.
Tural lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tural throws an overhand right that lands on Atlantis's shoulder, as Atlantis tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlantis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tural but Tural pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tural swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atlantis slips under a jab.
Tural fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atlantis manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Tural misses.
Tural misses with a looping right.
Atlantis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tural dips to his left and cracks Atlantis with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Atlantis - just one landing.
Tural closes the distance and clinches.
Atlantis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tural pushes Atlantis off but Atlantis dives into side control.
Tural prevents Atlantis from moving into mount.
Atlantis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tural, who protects the arm well.
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!
Tural tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Atlantis easily slips into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tural defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Atlantis.
Atlantis cracks Tural with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Atlantis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Atlantis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Atlantis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tural can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The referee warns Tural that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tural is working to get back to half guard.
Atlantis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Atlantis controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Tural's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tural keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atlantis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tural is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Delphino Atlantis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Atlantis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tural misses with a double jab.
Atlantis clinches with his opponent.
Atlantis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tural avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Atlantis tries to score a body lock takedown but Tural shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abi Tural has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delphino Atlantis.
Atlantis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tural fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tural misses with a hook.
Atlantis walks into a jab.
Tural scores with a punch to the head.
Tural uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atlantis has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tural moves into range and clinches up with Atlantis.
Tural is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atlantis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Atlantis manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atlantis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tural is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Atlantis is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tural is squirming around, avoiding Atlantis's attempts to control the action.
Tural is in all sorts of trouble here.
Atlantis tries to control but Tural wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atlantis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Atlantis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tural is trying to escape the mount.
Atlantis controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tural is squirming around, avoiding Atlantis's attempts to control the action.
Tural wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Atlantis throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Tural preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Atlantis.
Tural covering up well under a series of strikes from Atlantis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Atlantis avoiding Tural 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tural is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Delphino Atlantis.
I think Atlantis 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 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Faaloua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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46
261 lbs
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29
265 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Faaloua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faaloua throws a head kick that misses.
Obworth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Faaloua dodges the punch combination from Obworth.
Obworth misses with a body shot.
Faaloua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Faaloua clinches.
Obworth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obworth is trying to trip Faaloua. He has hold of a leg but Faaloua is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Obworth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Obworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faaloua is keeping the position for now.
Faaloua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Faaloua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obworth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obworth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Obworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Obworth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Faaloua has wrist control.
Faaloua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Faaloua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obworth prevents Faaloua from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at The Shield inform us that Faaloua has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Obworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obworth stopping the sweep attempt from Faaloua.
Obworth 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.
Obworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obworth throws a strike but Faaloua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Obworth wants to improve his position but instead Faaloua has moved into half guard.
Faaloua stalling.
Faaloua is keen to just control but Obworth is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth manages to get to full guard.
Obworth looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Faaloua has picked Obworth up and slammed him! Obworth can't keep hold of the triangle and Faaloua manages to pass to side control!
Obworth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Faaloua gets to mount! Obworth was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Obworth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Faaloua wants to control the pace but Obworth is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obworth can't escape the position.
Faaloua tries to control but Obworth wriggling away.
Obworth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Obworth is looking for a sweep. Faaloua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obworth tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Faaloua has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Obworth is desperately trying to improve his position but Faaloua has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua avoids the attempt from Obworth to control.
Obworth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Obworth is working hard here to advance position.
Obworth wants to control but Faaloua is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obworth is looking to improve his position but Faaloua isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacob Obworth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Obworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Faaloua clinches up with Obworth and pushes him back against the cage.
Obworth fails to pull guard.
Faaloua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Faaloua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jacob Obworth has been cut.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faaloua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Obworth avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Obworth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Obworth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faaloua just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Obworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obworth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faaloua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Obworth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faaloua just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obworth takes an elbow to the temple.
Obworth has Faaloua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Faaloua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Obworth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faaloua walks away with a smile on his face. Obworth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Obworth takes a swing at Faaloua's ribcage but misses.
Faaloua steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Faaloua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faaloua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faaloua wants it to stay on the feet.
Faaloua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faaloua moves in looking to clinch but Obworth pushes him off.
Faaloua lands a big head kick that sends Obworth tumbling to the mat! Faaloua takes a step backwards and waves Obworth back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Obworth is rocked!
Jacob Obworth's cut is getting worse.
Faaloua clinches up with Obworth and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Obworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faaloua lands an elbow just above Obworth 's eye.
Faaloua looking to slow down the pace here.
Obworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Obworth is trying to pull guard but Faaloua has him pressed against the cage.
Obworth seems to have got his legs back now.
Obworth takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obworth drags the fight down to the ground.
Obworth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Faaloua stacks Obworth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Faaloua!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faaloua decides to stand up, so the ref orders Obworth to his feet.
Faaloua lands a big head kick that sends Obworth tumbling to the mat! Faaloua takes a step backwards and waves Obworth back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Faaloua gets a clinch.
Obworth tries to pull guard but Faaloua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Obworth takes an elbow to the temple.
Obworth tries to pull guard but Faaloua won't allow it.
Faaloua stalling in the clinch but Obworth improves position.
Obworth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obworth avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Obworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Obworth blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Obworth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faaloua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Obworth avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Obworth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faaloua after a bit of a struggle.
Obworth tries to pull guard but Faaloua forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Obworth tries to break free but Faaloua pushes him back against the cage.
Faaloua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jacob Obworth's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Obworth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faaloua prevents it.
James Faaloua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Obworth blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Obworth pulls guard successfully.
Obworth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Faaloua controls the pace.
Obworth is working an open guard so Faaloua takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faaloua moves away.
Faaloua looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Faaloua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faaloua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obworth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faaloua walks away with a smile on his face. Obworth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Faaloua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obworth misses with the combination.
Faaloua moves into the clinch successfully.
Obworth blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Obworth avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faaloua.
Obworth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Obworth works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Obworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faaloua pulls Obworth in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obworth throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Faaloua is retaining full guard.
Obworth throwing strikes but missing.
Obworth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faaloua 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.
Faaloua is trying to keep Obworth in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Faaloua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Obworth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Faaloua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Obworth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Obworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Obworth throws an elbow that misses. Faaloua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obworth's guard. Nice move by Faaloua!
Obworth controls Faaloua momentarily but Faaloua frees himself.
Faaloua stays in close to Obworth's body and controls the position.
Faaloua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faaloua postures up.
Obworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Obworth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Faaloua escapes and throws Obworth's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth is looking for a sweep.
Faaloua decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Faaloua tries to clinch there but Obworth circles away.
Obworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Obworth catches Faaloua right on the button with a cross.
Faaloua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obworth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faaloua scrambles back to his feet.
Faaloua misses with a hook. Obworth ducked under it nicely.
Faaloua thows a body kick. Obworth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faaloua throws a head kick that half lands.
Obworth blocks a head kick by Faaloua.
Obworth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obworth throws a series of punches but Faaloua moves out of range.
Faaloua instigates a clinch.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Obworth up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faaloua is stalling here.
Obworth avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Faaloua lands an elbow inside that Obworth shrugs off.
Obworth jumps guard and drags Faaloua to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James Faaloua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faaloua stopping the sweep attempt from Obworth.
Faaloua stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Obworth misses with a takedown
and Faaloua counters with a head kick.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth misses with a double jab.
Obworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obworth misses with a takedown attempt - Faaloua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faaloua tries to clinch there but Obworth circles away.
Obworth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Faaloua scores with a hook to the body. Obworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Obworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Faaloua darts in and clinches Obworth up against the cage.
Obworth fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Obworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Jacob Obworth's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Obworth tries to pull guard but Faaloua holds him up against the cage and eventually Obworth drops back down to his feet.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faaloua lands an elbow that stopped Obworth in his tracks for a moment.
Faaloua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacob Obworth's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Faaloua!
A victorious James Faaloua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazunori Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jake Shields had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
30 - 25 - 0 |
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165 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
30 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazunori Ishii!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii throws a lazy right hand but Shields sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ishii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shields is out of range and Ishii settles back down.
Shields tries to counter with a takedown but Ishii is quick to defend against it.
Ishii looks to throw the jab but Shields is out of range.
Ishii connects with an inside leg kick.
Shields moves out of range as Ishii strikes.
Shields moves away from the strike by Ishii.
Ishii lands a really nice looking cross but Shields seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishii throws a right hand that misses
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shields preventing the sweep.
Shields postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ishii is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shields, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ishii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ishii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ishii tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
Ishii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shields seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shields not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
Shields is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shields is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ishii looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishii stays in close to Shields's body and controls the position.
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ishii advances to half guard.
Shields looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii slows the pace down in half guard.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
Shields is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ishii jumps into side control!
Shields wants to control but Ishii postures up.
Ishii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
Shields is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shields is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shields is looking for a sweep.
Ishii wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.
Shields is looking for a sweep.
Ishii trying to control the position but Shields is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Ishii.
Nice uppercut lands for Ishii. That snapped Shields's head back.
Ishii scores with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishii throws a leg kick
and Shields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shields.
Shields looking to sit in guard and control but Ishii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ishii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazunori Ishii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ishii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shields feinted with a counter takedown.
Ishii throws a low kick but Shields avoids it.
Shields appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shields checks the leg kick.
Shields attempts a counter takedown but Ishii avoids it well and moves away.
Shields avoids the body shot from Ishii.
Shields appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ishii tries a low kick but Shields avoids it.
Kazunori Ishii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ishii misses with a looping right.
Shields tries to counter with a takedown but Ishii is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Ishii.
A telegraphed right hand from Ishii misses the target.
Kazunori Ishii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii throws a hook to the side of Shields's head but Shields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishii misses with a leg kick
and Shields counters with a takedown into side control.
Ishii manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shields's best efforts.
Ishii trying to control here.
Shields sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ishii defending well though.
Kazunori Ishii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ishii desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ishii looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shields seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields thows a huge punch but Ishii dodges it nicely.
Shields sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ishii defending well though.
Shields looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shields is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ishii sees it coming and defends easily.
Ishii is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to control the action but Ishii is working from the bottom.
Shields is trying to work for a kimura but Ishii is defending well.
Ishii has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sydney Shootfighting. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shields is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shields is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ishii defends it well.
Shields is trying to control. Ishii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ishii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ishii misses with a hook
and Shields counters with a single leg into guard. Ishii didn't expect that.
Ishii is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ishii breaks the clinch.
Ishii is looking to score with low kicks.
Shields tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ishii misses with a body shot.
Shields appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ishii throws a poor cross that misses
and Shields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shields.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazunori Ishii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shields takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ishii misses with a jab to the body
and Shields decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ishii's guard.
Ishii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ishii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard.
Shields has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ishii should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shields has tightened it up now! Ishii should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Shields!
Our winner, Jake Shields, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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