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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiyato Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ueki Boku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiyato Nakamara !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ueki Boku!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamara moves into the clinch.
Nakamara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boku's defenses.
It looks like Ueki Boku has been cut.
Nakamara wants a takedown but no success here.
Nakamara stalling in the clinch.
Nakamara successfully pulls guard.
Nakamara looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamara , not yet.
Nakamara wants to stand but Boku is controlling the position.
Boku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamara wants to stand up but Boku is controlling him.
Boku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boku looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamara wants to control from the top but Boku keeps moving.
Nakamara is really struggling to control Boku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nakamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boku has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nakamara doesn't defend quickly enough and Boku has managed to lock this one up! Can Nakamara escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boku on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ueki Boku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Bags - Cavemen Rejoice. 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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193 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
20 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Akseli Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ilya Murometz!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murometz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murometz throws the left hand but Suokuokka avoids the punch easily.
Murometz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suokuokka misses with a takedown attempt - Murometz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murometz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murometz tries to keep at a distance but Suokuokka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murometz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murometz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suokuokka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murometz, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Suokuokka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suokuokka.
Suokuokka breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murometz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murometz counters with a stiff right hand.
Murometz goes for a double leg but Suokuokka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suokuokka continues to drive forward.
Akseli Suokuokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Murometz.
Suokuokka is looking to score with low kicks.
Suokuokka rushes Murometz and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suokuokka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suokuokka stalling against the cage.
Suokuokka prevents a body shot from Murometz.
Murometz slowing the pace effectively.
Suokuokka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murometz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suokuokka prevents Murometz from breaking the clinch.
Suokuokka jumps guard but Murometz stands there with Suokuokka around his waist. Suokuokka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz is looking to break free of the clinch but Suokuokka has double underhooks.
Murometz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suokuokka pushes Murometz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murometz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murometz misses with a punch on the inside.
Murometz tries to circle away but Suokuokka has him pinned against the cage.
Suokuokka stalling in the clinch.
Suokuokka has hold of one of Murometz's legs. Murometz is fighting the takedown attempt but Suokuokka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suokuokka prevents Murometz from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suokuokka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suokuokka is in close to Murometz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murometz controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka throws a big elbow that misses.
Murometz is trying to control the position but Suokuokka postures up.
Suokuokka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Suokuokka is fighting to break Murometz's control of his arms but Murometz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing that Suokuokka has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Suokuokka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murometz's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suokuokka lands a jab.
Akseli Suokuokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suokuokka circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Suokuokka scores with a takedown into Murometz's guard.
Suokuokka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murometz's head.
Suokuokka postures up in Murometz's guard and throws a big left but Murometz blocks it.
Suokuokka throws a strike but Murometz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murometz being controlled here momentarily.
Suokuokka working for a triangle but Murometz defends it easily.
Murometz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murometz trying to control but Suokuokka is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akseli Suokuokka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murometz dips to his left and cracks Suokuokka with an uppercut!
Murometz misses with a takedown attempt - Suokuokka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murometz loads up on a big right hand but Suokuokka slips the punch.
Suokuokka closes the distance and clinches.
Murometz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Murometz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murometz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suokuokka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murometz avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murometz looks to throw the jab but Suokuokka is out of range.
Murometz darts in looking for a takedown but Suokuokka gets double underhooks and turns Murometz into the cage.
Suokuokka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suokuokka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suokuokka.
Suokuokka moves in looking to clinch but Murometz pushes him off.
Suokuokka takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murometz.
Good body shot from Suokuokka.
Murometz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murometz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murometz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suokuokka.
Suokuokka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murometz can do to turn this around?
Suokuokka wants to clinch.
Suokuokka stuffs the takedown.
Akseli Suokuokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Murometz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murometz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suokuokka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murometz swats away the attempt to clinch by Suokuokka.
Suokuokka misses with the combination.
Suokuokka clinches.
Suokuokka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suokuokka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murometz swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka closes the distance but Murometz moves to the side
and Murometz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murometz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akseli Suokuokka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suokuokka lands a jab-cross combination.
Suokuokka misses with a few strikes there.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but Murometz moves out of range.
Suokuokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Murometz circles away.
Murometz dodges the punch combination from Suokuokka.
Murometz shoots in for a takedown but Suokuokka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suokuokka is looking for a counter combo.
Suokuokka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suokuokka lands a nice uppercut.
Murometz tries to break free but Suokuokka pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Suokuokka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka pushes off an throws an elbow but Murometz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murometz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murometz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murometz rushes Suokuokka and presses him up against the cage.
Suokuokka trying to stall but Murometz improves his position.
Akseli Suokuokka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murometz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suokuokka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murometz unleashes a big counter combination but Suokuokka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murometz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Suokuokka to the ground. Murometz is now in Suokuokka's guard.
Murometz postures up and lands a big shot to Suokuokka's brow.
Murometz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Suokuokka is trying to control the position but Murometz postures up.
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 Akseli Suokuokka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Murometz doesn't manage to clinch there - Suokuokka circles away.
Murometz avoids the head kick by Suokuokka.
Suokuokka goes for a double leg but Murometz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murometz continues to drive forward.
Murometz unleashes a big counter combination but Suokuokka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suokuokka loads up on a big right hand but Murometz slips the punch.
Suokuokka wants to clinch up but Murometz keeps it at a distance.
Suokuokka tries to clinch up but Murometz circles away and keeps his distance.
Murometz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suokuokka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suokuokka looks to land a combination but Murometz avoids it well.
Murometz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suokuokka looks to clinch
and Murometz counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suokuokka tries to clinch there but Murometz circles away.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch but Murometz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suokuokka moves in looking to clinch but Murometz pushes him off.
Murometz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suokuokka sprawls well. Suokuokka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murometz gets slowly back to his feet.
Suokuokka is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murometz manages to break the clinch.
Murometz tries to clinch up.
No luck for Murometz with that takedown attempt.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but Murometz moves out of range.
Murometz drives through with a takedown into Suokuokka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Suokuokka pulls Murometz in close to prevent any damage.
Murometz working some strikes from top position.
Ilya Murometz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suokuokka has control of Murometz's left arm, preventing Murometz from doing any damage.
Murometz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murometz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suokuokka is keeping the position for now.
Akseli Suokuokka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suokuokka holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz won't allow Suokuokka to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Suokuokka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murometz.
Akseli Suokuokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Murometz.
Suokuokka darts in and clinches Murometz up against the cage.
Suokuokka blocking some punches.
Murometz stalling in the clinch.
Suokuokka stalling the fight.
Suokuokka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murometz's efforts to push away.
Murometz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murometz is trying to break the clinch but Suokuokka is controlling him.
Murometz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murometz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murometz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suokuokka counters with a nice uppercut.
Suokuokka wants to clinch up but Murometz keeps it at a distance.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murometz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suokuokka throws a hook but Murometz blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suokuokka tries to clinch but Murometz moves away
and Murometz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Suokuokka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murometz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suokuokka wants to take the fight to the mat but Murometz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilya Murometz.
Well Suokuokka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hurricane. Haverford has chosen Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rubin Carter has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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197 lbs
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rubin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Haverford !
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haverford takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Tom Haverford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haverford takes one to the side of the head.
Haverford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haverford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haverford clinches with his opponent.
Haverford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've been informed that Haverford has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Haverford works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Carter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haverford is controlling him.
Haverford passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Haverford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haverford throws a strike aimed at the side of Carter's head but Carter avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Haverford seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter regains half guard, as Haverford was trying to land strikes.
Haverford misses with a head shot. Carter uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haverford drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carter!
Haverford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Haverford misses with a low kick.
Haverford misses with an uppercut
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haverford .
Carter with a nice cross.
Haverford tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haverford tries to work over Carter's front leg with a kick but Carter checks it.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haverford eats them both and turns towards Carter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Haverford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haverford 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Decent striking displayed by Haverford there.
Haverford wants to clinch.
Haverford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carter.
Haverford misses with a leg kick
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Haverford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Haverford takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haverford .
Carter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haverford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Carter checks a low kick from Haverford .
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Haverford misses with a takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a left and a right that stings Haverford .
Rubin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Haverford .
Carter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haverford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haverford is in Carter's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haverford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haverford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haverford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haverford throws a big elbow that misses.
Carter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Haverford presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haverford momentarily.
Haverford misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Carter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Carter cracks a nice hook into Haverford 's ribs.
Haverford throws a leg kick
and Carter counters with an outside leg kick.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haverford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haverford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haverford shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter works the jab nicely.
Haverford shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Haverford presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Haverford looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haverford looking for a takedown.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haverford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carter 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.
Rubin Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haverford avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haverford .
Haverford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haverford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Tom Haverford 's cut even more.
Haverford thows a leg kick but Carter checks it
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Haverford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haverford throws a leg kick but Carter checks it.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Haverford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haverford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away.
Rubin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Haverford .
Carter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haverford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carter throws a combination. Haverford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Haverford is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford walks into a stiff left hand from Carter.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haverford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Rubin Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Haverford is rocked!
Carter drops Haverford with a big left hand! Haverford is injured, injured bad! Carter jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rubin Carter!
Rubin Carter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jase Newson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Hwan Lim (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jase Newson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yo Hwan Lim!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lim fails with the takedown
and Newson counters with a nice leg kick.
Lim has his takedown stuffed
and Newson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lim misses with a head kick.
Lim shoots in for a double leg but Newson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jase Newson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yo Hwan Lim.
A telegraphed right hand from Newson misses the target.
Lim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Newson's guard.
Newson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lim passes Newson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lim trying to mount his opponent but Newson defends it.
Lim throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Newson to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lim trying to control the position from guard on top but Newson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Newson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lim has Newson in his guard.
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.
Lim being controlled here, momentarily.
Lim working for a triangle but Newson defends it easily.
Newson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lim wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newson is aware though and is defending well.
Newson wants to control from the top but Lim keeps moving.
Lim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lim looking for a guillotine here but Newson defends easily.
Lim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Newson escapes and throws Lim's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim is trying to control Newson's posture but Newson avoids it.
Lim is pushing Newson's head away, looking to escape. Newson manages to hold on to the position though.
Lim bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Newson thuds a left hand into Lim's body.
Lim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newson counters with a left and a right that stings Lim.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lim.
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 Jase Newson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick by Lim misses
and Newson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lim's knee momentarily.
Lim slips under a jab.
Lim looks to throw the jab but Newson is out of range.
Newson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newson throws out a leg kick but Lim moves out of range and Newson only half commits.
Yo Hwan Lim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lim somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lim or perhaps it was just good defense by Newson, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Newson misses its target.
Newson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lim has time to react.
Lim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newson sprawls well. Newson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lim gets slowly back to his feet.
Jase Newson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yo Hwan Lim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim is looking to land body kicks.
Newson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newson is fending him off so far but Lim persists. Nope, Newson circles away and we're back to standing.
Newson fakes the leg kick and cracks Lim in the body.
Newson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newson.
Lim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newson defends it nicely.
Nice shot by Newson.
Newson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lim can do to turn this around?
Newson throws a leg kick which misses Lim's front leg but catches the back leg as Lim tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lim looks for the body kick but Newson saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Newson - the referee stops the clock and Lim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Newson. Lim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newson as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newson but Newson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Newson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lim is breathing heavily.
Newson connects with a jab.
Newson throws the kick towards the body but Lim avoids it.
Newson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lim.
Lim fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lim with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Newson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lim blocks a low kick nicely.
Lim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lim on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lim is looking for the big counter here.
Lim throws a poor cross that misses
and Newson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lim.
Lim shoots in looking for a takedown but Newson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim misses with a hook. Newson ducked under it nicely.
Lim drives through with a takedown into Newson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newson controls Lim momentarily but Lim frees himself.
Lim stopping the sweep attempt from Newson.
Newson is working hard here to advance position.
Lim stands up and waves to Newson to follow him.
Lim needs to keep his hands up - Newson had a free shot at his head there.
Lim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jase Newson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lim closes the distance and clinches up with Newson, looking for a takedown. Lim pushes Newson against the cage but Newson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lim fails with the takedown
and Newson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newson pinned against the cage. Newson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jase Newson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yo Hwan Lim.
Lim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newson defends well and Lim ends up having to push Newson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Newson takes a swing at Lim's ribcage but misses.
Lim throws out a counter right but Newson avoids it with no problem.
Newson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newson pinned against the cage. Newson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Newson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lim's head.
Lim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim misses with a head kick.
Newson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yo Hwan Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lim.
Newson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lim misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Newson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jase Newson is winning the standup battle so far.
Lim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Newson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lim.
Lim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newson scores with a head kick. Lim tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lim is rocked!
Lim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newson. Newson obviously looking to wear him down.
Lim misses with a two punch combination.
Lim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Newson as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newson swivels and escapes.
Newson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Newson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newson scores with a body shot.
Newson misses the shot to the body.
Lim drops his hands momentarily and Newson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lim is still on wobbly legs! Can Newson finish him?
A shot to the liver by Newson. Beautiful body shot.
Lim misses with an uppercut. Newson saw that one coming.
Newson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Newson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lim.
Lim throws a combination that misses
and Newson counters with a big right hand! Oh Lim is in trouble here! Newson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jase Newson!
Jase Newson gave a mention to Héritage! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sting Of The Bumblebee. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
29 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicky Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Kochanowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kochanowski.
Lowe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kochanowski if he has to take too many more of those.
Kochanowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** in the buildup to the fight.
Kochanowski avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Lowe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kochanowski moves out of range as Lowe throws a body kick.
Lowe works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Lowe.
Lowe misses the jab.
Lowe needs to keep his hands up - Kochanowski had a free shot at his head there.
Kochanowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kochanowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Lowe misses.
Lowe throws a sloppy head kick and Kochanowski moves out of range easily.
Lowe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lowe wants it to stay on the feet.
Lowe misses the jab.
Lowe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lowe scores with a punch to the head.
Lowe misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kochanowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe swings for the body but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Lowe throws a front kick aimed at Kochanowski's knee but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Lowe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
Lowe misses with a shot to the body
and Kochanowski counters with a low kick, right behind Lowe 's knee.
Lowe throws a combination. Kochanowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lowe misses with an uppercut
and Kochanowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kochanowski, as that shot connected.
Kochanowski slips under a jab.
Kochanowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kochanowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lowe throws an off balance right hand
and Kochanowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Kochanowski misses.
Kochanowski moves forwards but Lowe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lowe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice straight punches there by Kochanowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kochanowski.
Lowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Lowe. Beautiful body shot.
Lowe misses with a low kick.
Lowe blocks a head kick by Kochanowski.
Lowe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kochanowski defends well and Lowe ends up having to push Kochanowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kochanowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowe moves away.
Kochanowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lowe, pushing him back against the cage.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Kochanowski controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lowe.
Kochanowski scores with a shot to the side of Lowe's head.
Kochanowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Lowe scores with a shot to the side of Kochanowski's head.
Kochanowski stalls.
Kochanowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lowe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kochanowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe tries to break free but Kochanowski pushes him back against the cage.
Kochanowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kochanowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kochanowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kochanowski lands with an overhand left.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kochanowski as he avoids it easily.
Kochanowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kochanowski scores with a jab. Lowe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kochanowski.
Lowe avoids a kick to the body.
Lowe scores with the left hand. Kochanowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Kochanowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lowe misses with a low kick.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
A jab from Lowe finds it's way through Kochanowski's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Lowe misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe tests Kochanowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lowe throws a hook to the side of Kochanowski's head but Kochanowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lowe.
A jab from Lowe misses.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kochanowski misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Kochanowski blocks the low kick.
Lowe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kochanowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kochanowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
Lowe with a hook.
Kochanowski misses with a leg kick
and Lowe counters with a two punch combo.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowe swings for the body but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Kochanowski throws a nice looking combination but Lowe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lowe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lowe misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kochanowski to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicky Lowe 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.
Kochanowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kochanowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lowe works Kochanowski's body with a nice hook.
Lowe slips a jab from Kochanowski.
Lowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lowe missing with a left hand there. Kochanowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kochanowski misses with a straight left.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochanowski checks a leg kick.
Nicky Lowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kochanowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowe.
Kochanowski is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski closes the distance and pushes Lowe back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe is trying to maintain a safe position but Kochanowski gets an underhook and turns Lowe into the cage.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kochanowski slips under a jab.
Lowe throws a lazy uppercut
and Kochanowski counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the body from Lowe misses
enabling Kochanowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kochanowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kochanowski slips under a jab.
Kochanowski is looking to counter punch.
Kochanowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kochanowski checks a leg kick.
Kochanowski misses the jab.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochanowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Kochanowski tries to bum rush Lowe with a series of wild strikes but Lowe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lowe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kochanowski.
A big left from Lowe misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kochanowski!
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!
Kochanowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kochanowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kochanowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lowe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kochanowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kochanowski throws a shot to the body.
Lowe throws a low kick, looking for Kochanowski's leg but Kochanowski calmly moves out of range.
Kochanowski slips under a jab from Lowe.
Lowe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kochanowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowe moves away.
Kochanowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kochanowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kochanowski lands a two punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kochanowski.
Lowe blocks a low kick nicely.
Kochanowski lands with a nice body punch.
Lowe scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski scores with a one two! Lowe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Lowe misses
and Kochanowski counters with a straight right hand.
Lowe is rocked!
Kochanowski lands with an overhand left.
Lowe is still on wobbly legs! Can Kochanowski finish him?
Lowe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lowe throws a body punch but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Kochanowski stuns Lowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lowe walks straight into a right hand from Kochanowski - that's dropped him! Kochanowski jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lowe from any more punishment! Lowe complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Janek Kochanowski!
Janek Kochanowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that V-Mask Clothing (10%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Knope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lambo Aventador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
15 - 8 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Knope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lambo Aventador!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knope swings for the body but Aventador moves out of range.
A left lands for Aventador.
Knope lands a head shot.
Aventador swats away the attempt to clinch by Knope.
Aventador is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knope takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aventador throws a body shot but no joy.
Knope lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aventador circles away quickly and effectively.
Aventador swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aventador closes the distance and pushes Knope back into the cage.
Knope is trying to drag Aventador to the mat but Aventador just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knope lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aventador swings wildly with an uppercut but Knope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aventador tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knope tries to work over Aventador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Knope's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Aventador fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Aventador fails to land.
Aventador blocks a body shot from Knope.
Aventador dodges an elbow strike from Knope.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aventador lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knope backwards.
Aventador misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Knope.
Aventador lands with a short shot to the head.
Aventador fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knope turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Knope manages to end up in side control.
Aventador parries the strikes from Knope easily there. Knope is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aventador to escape.
Knope misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knope postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aventador dodges the ground and pound from Knope.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knope lands an elbow.
Knope working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes there by Knope.
Knope wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aventador, who protects the arm well.
Knope is trying to ground and pound but Aventador uses the momentary lack of control by Knope to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Aventador as he works his way to full guard.
Knope wants to pass the guard but Aventador is keeping the position.
Aventador wants to get back to his feet but Knope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knope throws a strike but Aventador rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aventador is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aventador stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Knope darts in looking for a takedown but Aventador gets double underhooks and turns Knope into the cage.
A cross from Knope lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aventador misses with a hook.
Aventador closes the distance and clinches.
Knope lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knope tries a body shot but Aventador blocks it.
Knope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knope leaning against his opponent.
Aventador blocks a body shot from Knope.
Aventador misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knope looking to stall.
Aventador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aventador's elbow.
Knope tries a body shot but Aventador blocks it.
Knope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knope can't find room to land a body shot as Aventador controls the action.
Aventador misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knope lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Knope.
Knope is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aventador looks winded!
Knope can't find room to land a body shot as Aventador controls the action.
Aventador prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Knope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aventador scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knope works on Aventador's body with a couple of short punches.
Aventador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aventador's elbow.
Knope crunches a lovely knee into Aventador's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knope holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aventadors head.
Aventador misses with the head strike.
Knope lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Knope.
Knope misses with a punch to the body.
Knope effectively controlling the action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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 Ben Knope will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aventador catches Knope with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aventador defending well as Knope loads up on a big left hand.
Aventador moves into the clinch.
Aventador working aggressively here.
Knope misses with a body punch.
Aventador digs a right hand into Knope's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knope's gas tank.
Aventador stalling against the cage.
Knope blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Knope.
Knope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope missing with knees to the body.
Knope tries a body shot but Aventador blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aventador.
Aventador misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Aventador.
Knope misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knope prevents a body shot from Aventador.
Aventador lands with a right to the head.
Aventador prevents a body shot from Knope.
Knope has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aventador regains guard immediately.
Knope throws a big elbow that misses.
Knope is looking to work some ground and pound but Aventador has wrist control.
Knope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aventador works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aventador avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knope with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aventador avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knope trying to control but Aventador is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knope accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aventador looking for a sweep. Not yet Aventador, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knope trying to control but Aventador is working from the bottom.
Knope stands and throws Aventador's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knope sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aventador is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Knope working the ground and pound but Aventador is defending the strikes.
Knope fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Knope looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aventador is avoiding damage well.
Ben Knope overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from Knope crashes against the mat.
Knope has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knope creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Knope throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aventador works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Knope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aventador defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aventador gets back to full guard.
Knope scoring with punches to the head and body.
Knope throwing strikes from guard but Aventador blocks nicely.
Knope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knope working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aventador's head.
Aventador keeping moving, preventing Knope from controlling successfully.
Knope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knope landing with the ground and pound.
Aventador looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knope is one step ahead there.
Knope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knope trying to control but Aventador is working from the bottom.
Aventador utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knope throws a big right hand that misses.
Knope in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knope stands up over Aventador, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knope working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knope content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aventador utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knope working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aventador's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Knope dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Knope tries to keep at a distance but Aventador has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knope misses with a punch to the body.
Knope blocking some punches.
Knope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knope stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knope landing knees to the body.
Knope struggles to land a body shot inside as Aventador controls his hands.
Knope misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knope blocks an uppercut.
Knope misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knope.
Knope lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aventador or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope working Aventador over with knees to the body.
Knope lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knope.
Aventador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knope is working Aventador over against the cage.
Knope lands a nice shot to the body.
Knope blocks an uppercut.
Knope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aventador can do to turn this around?
Knope is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Knope.
A right handed body shot lands from Knope.
Knope misses with a punch to the body.
Knope has Aventador pressed against the cage.
Knope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aventador throws a punch but it's blocked by Knope.
Knope digs a right hand underneath Aventador's ribcage. Aventador let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aventador blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aventador being controlled against the cage.
Knope avoiding damage.
Aventador struggles to land a body shot inside as Knope controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aventador trying to stall but Knope improves his position.
Nice body punch from Knope - that landed with a thud.
Knope trying to control the position but instead, Aventador has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knope into the cage.
Knope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knope as Aventador tries to tie him up.
Knope lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aventador or not.
Knope tries to throw a body punch but Aventador avoids it by throwing Knope back against the cage.
Knope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aventador prevents a body shot from Knope.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Knope here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Knope stalling against the cage.
Knope lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aventador.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knope works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knope distracts Aventador with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knope working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knope is looking to work some ground and pound but Aventador has wrist control.
Knope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aventador preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knope is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aventador is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aventador has escaped and now he's on top!
Aventador trying to control but Knope is working from the bottom.
Aventador engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knope trying to control the position.
Aventador preventing the sweep.
Ben Knope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knope is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Knope is trying to control the action in half guard but Aventador is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Knope showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knope, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Knope!
Our winner, Ben Knope, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White jabs at Machado's body.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've been hearing reports that Machado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
White gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Machado regains guard.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Machado has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White is in close to Machado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White 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.
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Machado has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White connects with a couple of short punches.
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White preventing the sweep.
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machado looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White controlling from the top position.
Machado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that White has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Machado has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think White should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Machado has tightened it up now! White 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 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johan Machado!
Johan Machado 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cao Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cao Cao kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cao Cao acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cao Cao!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar avoids a kick to the body.
Edgar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cao swivels and escapes.
Cao's corner calls for a 1-2. Cao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cao loads up on a big right hand but Edgar slips the punch.
Edgar rushes Cao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edgar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Cao as the two fighters clinch.
Edgar managing to block the knees to the body from Cao.
Cao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edgar.
Edgar has been working on his balance at The Shield, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cao.
Cao crunches a lovely knee into Edgar's ribcage.
Cao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Cao.
Cao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Edgar prevents a body shot from Cao.
Edgar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Edgar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cao prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar blocking some punches.
Cao tries a body shot but Edgar blocks it.
Cao using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Edgar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cao prevents it.
Cao stops a takedown attempt from Edgar.
Edgar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cao scores a nice knee to the body.
Cao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Edgar is looking for a takedown.
Cao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Edgar managing to block the knees to the body from Cao.
Cao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Cao throws a punch but it's blocked by Edgar.
Edgar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is looking for a takedown.
Cao can't find room to land a body shot as Edgar controls the action.
Edgar managing to block the knees to the body from Cao.
Edgar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edgar backwards.
Edgar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cao uses from the top position.
Edgar is controlling Cao's posture.
Edgar is looking for a triangle but Cao pushes his legs off easily.
Edgar trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cao Cao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Edgar closes the distance and clinches.
Edgar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Cao fails to land.
Edgar tries for a takedown but Cao manages to get underhooks.
Edgar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Cao.
Edgar pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar looking to control.
Cao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cao is looking to stand up but Edgar won't let him.
Edgar trying to keep a closed guard but Cao is proving a slippery customer.
Cao wants to stand but Edgar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar working a defensive guard here.
Edgar working a defensive guard but Cao manages to pass into side control anyway.
Edgar struggling a bit here.
Edgar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cao off and has taken his back!
Cao is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cao fending off the submission attempt from Edgar.
Edgar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cao wants to get back to his feet.
Cao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Edgar gets his way!
Cao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar wants to control but Cao is keeping busy.
Cao is trying to stand back up.
Cao prevents Edgar from getting a body triangle.
Cao trying to get back to his feet but Edgar is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Edgar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cao for a finish.
Cao trying to get back to his feet but Edgar is in full control for now.
Edgar is persistently looking for the submission but Cao is defending it well.
Cao trying to get back to his feet but Edgar is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edgar working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edgar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edgar scrambles back to his feet.
Cao leaves Edgar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edgar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cao avoids it really well and circles away.
Cao tries to close the distance and clinch but Edgar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cao misses with a hook.
Edgar gets tackled into the cage by Cao. Cao maintains the clinch.
Cao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edgar is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cao tries a body shot but Edgar blocks it.
Cao is pressed up against the cage. Edgar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cao down to the mat. Cao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Edgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar shoots in and drives through. Cao sprawls well.
Edgar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Cao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cao throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely.
Edgar tries to counter with a takedown but Cao is quick to defend against it.
Cao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edgar.
Cao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cao throws a right hand that Edgar ducks under and follows up with a left that Edgar also avoids with ease.
Edgar has closed the distance and engaged Cao in a clinch.
Cao gets underhooks to prevent Edgar's takedown attempt.
Edgar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Edgar is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edgar.
Cao trying to land knees to the body.
Edgar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edgar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edgar, pushing him back against the cage.
Cao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Edgar managing to block the knees to the body from Cao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edgar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Cao has knocked Edgar down with a huge combo! Cao steps away and waves a wobbly Edgar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Edgar is rocked!
It looks like Frankie Edgar has been cut.
Cao throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Edgar crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cao Cao!
Cao Cao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Vieira Moreira (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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224 lbs
28 - 21 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Sheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheck attempts a counter takedown but Moreira avoids it well and moves away.
Sheck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moreira. That one must have hurt.
Sheck on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moreira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sheck tries to counter with a takedown but Moreira is quick to defend against it.
Moreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheck blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Sheck blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Sheck attempts a counter takedown but Moreira avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sheck attempts a counter takedown but Moreira avoids it well and moves away.
Moreira throws a sloppy head kick and Sheck moves out of range easily.
Sheck tries to counter with a takedown but Moreira is quick to defend against it.
Moreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheck.
Sheck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira looks to land a body kick but Sheck moved away.
Sheck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sheck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moreira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moreira.
Sheck feinted with a counter takedown.
Moreira throws a head kick but Sheck moves out of range.
Moreira looks to land a body kick but Sheck moved away.
Sheck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses.
Sheck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daniel Vieira Moreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses
and Sheck counters with a single leg into guard. Moreira didn't expect that.
Sheck works over Moreira with some ground and pound from guard.
Sheck throws a big right hand that misses.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Sheck from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheck looking to sit in guard and control but Moreira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sheck 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.
Sheck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sheck has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moreira has passed into side control.
Sheck sneaks back into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira wants to pass to mount but Sheck is defending the position.
Sheck tries to roll over but Moreira keeps him under control.
Sheck trying to hold on to Moreira's head to control him but Moreira postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheck is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Moreira is tapping! Great win for Sheck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roger Sheck!
A victorious Roger Sheck thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Daniel Vieira Moreira spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm done!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Van Pol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Kampmann!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pol has closed the distance and engaged Kampmann in a clinch.
Pol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kampmann throws a head punch that misses.
Kampmann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pol backwards.
Pol misses with some punches.
Kampmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pol moves to clinch but Kampmann breaks away
and Kampmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kampmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kampmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kampmann counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Van Pol has been cut.
Pol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kampmann.
Kampmann connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Pol tumbling to the canvas! Kampmann pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Pol was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martin Kampmann!
Martin Kampmann is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Martin Kampmann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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