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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between davie hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrick Cassel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassel has chosen Sucks to be me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rodrick Cassel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, davie hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrick Cassel!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassel misses with a looping right.
Cassel scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like davie hogan has been cut.
Cassel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from hogan.
hogan walks into a jab.
Cassel fails with a takedown attempt.
hogan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cassel's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cassel is trying to stand up here but hogan is controlling him well.
hogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cassel's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hogan stops Cassel from getting back to his feet.
hogan is working for a kimura but Cassel is defending it quite comfortably.
Cassel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. hogan is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassel wants to improve his position but hogan is controlling well.
hogan slows the pace down in half guard.
hogan throwing shots but Cassel is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Cassel does no damage.
No luck for Cassel with that takedown attempt.
Cassel tries to clinch up but hogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassel tries to clinch there but hogan circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cassel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
hogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
hogan wants to control from the top but Cassel keeps moving.
hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cassel is trying to keep hogan in close.
hogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
hogan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cassel on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cassel has momentary wrist control but hogan slips an elbow through the middle.
hogan throws and elbow that misses. Cassel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in hogan's guard. Nice move by Cassel!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassel postures up.
hogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cassel defends well.
hogan wants to sweep but no luck.
hogan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
hogan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cassel wants to control from the top but hogan keeps moving.
Cassel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cassel fails with an attempt to clinch.
hogan moves out of range as Cassel throws a body kick.
hogan gets a takedown into half guard.
hogan is thwarting Cassel's attempts to control the position.
Cassel works his way to full guard. Good work.
hogan wants to control from the top but Cassel keeps moving.
hogan won't allow Cassel to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
davie hogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on davie hogan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
hogan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassel closes the distance and clinches up with hogan, looking for a takedown. Cassel pushes hogan against the cage but hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cassel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cassel tries to clinch but hogan moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassel misses the target.
Cassel throws a jab but it's blocked by hogan.
hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cassel wants to clinch up but hogan keeps it at a distance.
Cassel fails with a takedown attempt.
hogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cassel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but hogan moves away.
hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Cassel shoots for a double leg takedown but hogan sprawls well. He's pushed Cassel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
davie hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrick Cassel.
hogan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
hogan working over Cassel with some ground and pound. Cassel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cassel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hogan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cassel gets full guard.
hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Cassel keeping moving, preventing hogan from controlling successfully.
hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cassel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hogan passes Cassel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cassel gets full guard.
Cassel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from hogan.
hogan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cassel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, hogan has managed to get both his arms back between Cassel's legs - danger averted.
Cassel looking for a guillotine here but hogan defends easily.
hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
hogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cassel wants to stand but hogan is controlling the position.
hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cassel is trying to control the position but hogan postures up.
Cassel keeping moving, preventing hogan from controlling successfully.
Cassel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cassel fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cassel connects with a jab.
hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cassel tests hogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cassel throws a half hearted mid kick.
hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cassel as he avoids it easily.
Cassel lands an overhand right.
Cassel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cassel catches hogan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
davie hogan's cut is getting worse.
hogan shoots for a takedown but Cassel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cassel scores with a jab. hogan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassel closes the distance and clinches up with hogan, looking for a takedown. Cassel pushes hogan against the cage but hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from hogan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassel misses with a few strikes there.
Cassel misses with a wild combination.
hogan forces Cassel back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrick Cassel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on davie hogan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cassel tries to keep at a distance but hogan has taken the fight into the clinch.
hogan manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Cassel. No joy for hogan on that attempt.
Cassel cracks hogan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cassel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cassel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from hogan.
hogan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
davie hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cassel leaves hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cassel lands an overhand right.
Cassel misses with a body shot.
Cassel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has hogan pinned against the cage. hogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cassel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
hogan feints and as Cassel raises his hands in defense, hogan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cassel is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
davie hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassel postures up.
hogan is looking to stand up but Cassel isn't so interested in that idea.
Cassel is pushing down on hogan's leg trying to pass to half guard. hogan is fighting to maintain full guard but Cassel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cassel wants to lay and pray for a moment but hogan keeps working.
hogan wants to get back to his feet.
Cassel is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cassel is looking to stall here but hogan recovers full guard.
Cassel passes hogan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Cassel wants to control but hogan is keeping him busy.
Cassel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cassel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but hogan is surviving well by controlling Cassel's body position as best he can.
hogan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cassel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cassel tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassel has control of hogan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and hogan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
hogan wants to control but Cassel is having none of it.
hogan is trying desperately to improve position.
hogan is working hard here to advance position.
hogan is squirming around, avoiding Cassel's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cassel goes for an armbar but hogan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from hogan.
hogan is working Cassel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cassel keeping full guard, as hogan tries to pass.
Cassel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but hogan is defending well. Cassel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! hogan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cassel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrick Cassel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Joezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genzo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joezer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing in the name. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karl Joezer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Genzo Smith!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joezer misses with a head kick.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith breaks from Joezer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Joezer because Smith loaded up on that one.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joezer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith content just to control the position here.
I looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Joezer is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Genzo Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joezer stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith controls the position.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joezer dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genzo Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Genzo Smith.
Joezer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joezer circles away.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Joezer being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Genzo Smith.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Smith 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Genzo Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joezer is keeping the position for now.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Genzo Smith.
Smith feints and as Joezer raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Genzo Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genzo Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Joezer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karl Joezer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids the head kick by Joezer.
Joezer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joezer wants it to stay on the feet.
Karl Joezer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genzo Smith.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joezer circles away.
Smith avoids the head kick by Joezer.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Joezer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joezer defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Genzo Smith.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Genzo Smith.
Joezer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genzo Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genzo Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Racken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Racken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Dangerfield!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Racken thumps Dangerfield with a low kick.
Racken slips a jab and a cross from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield lands a nice hook to Racken's body. Racken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Racken tries to move into range but Dangerfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Racken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dangerfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Dangerfield misses with a looping right.
Racken misses with a hook. Dangerfield ducked under it nicely.
Racken walks into a left hand.
Dangerfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Racken. Racken gets slowly back to his feet.
Dangerfield missing with a left hand there. Racken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Racken throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dangerfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Racken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dangerfield slips a jab from Racken.
Dangerfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Racken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Racken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dangerfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dangerfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Racken is breathing heavily.
Dangerfield with a hook.
Dangerfield cracks Racken with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dangerfield has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Racken to stand back up!
Racken is rocked!
Racken shoots in but no luck this time.
Oh Racken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Racken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dangerfield lands a big uppercut and Racken crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Racken looks OK. Dangerfield waves Racken back to his feet!
Racken switches off momentarily and Dangerfield cracks him with a monster right hand! Racken topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dangerfield dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dangerfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Dangerfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Henning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquinhos Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henning comes into the arena with In For the Count ( Perfect Twist) blaring out of the sound system. Marquinhos Cunha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous knees
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Henning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marquinhos Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henning shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Henning was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cunha really wants to buck Henning off and get back to his feet.
Henning lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Marquinhos Cunha has been cut.
Henning content just to control the position here.
Henning lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Cunha really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cunha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henning takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henning's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henning 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.
Henning is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Henning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cunha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cunha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cunha leaves Henning with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cunha wants to clinch
and Henning decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cunha's guard.
Cunha looks gassed!
Henning trying to control but Cunha is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cunha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cunha wants to get back to his feet but Henning is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henning stays in close to Cunha's body and controls the position.
Cunha keeping full guard, as Henning tries to pass.
Cunha wants to get back to his feet but Henning is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henning is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cunha wants to get back to his feet but Henning is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cunha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henning.
Henning tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cunha smiles and moves away.
Henning closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunha circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Henning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henning shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cunha really wants to buck Henning off and get back to his feet.
Cunha has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Henning has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cunha's body.
Henning scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Cunha trying to get back to his feet but Henning is in full control for now.
Cunha is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Henning controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henning patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cunha has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Cunha preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Henning.
Cunha is trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunha is trapped and Henning is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Cunha is trying to get back to his feet but Henning has full control of the position and if anything, Cunha has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cunha is covering up but some of the strikes from Henning are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Henning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marquinhos Cunha's cut.
That's time! Henning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henning closes the distance and clinches up with Cunha, looking for a takedown. Henning pushes Cunha against the cage but Cunha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cunha.
Joe Henning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cunha wants to clinch
and Henning counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cunha wants to get back to his feet.
Henning trying to pass the guard but Cunha defending well.
Henning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cunha is trying to stand back up but Henning is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunha defending well though.
Well, if Henning is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henning trying to control the action but Cunha is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henning perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henning misses with a double jab.
Henning fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunha, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cunha obliges.
Henning decides to pull guard.
Cunha being controlled here momentarily.
Cunha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henning is looking to stand up but Cunha isn't so interested in that idea.
Cunha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henning has his hands on Cunha's head, controlling the position.
Henning trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henning wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Henning.
Henning misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henning closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cunha did well to prevent Henning getting side control.
Joe Henning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cunha is trying to escape back to his feet but Henning uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Henning wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cunha, who protects the arm well.
Henning trying to control the action but Cunha is working from the bottom.
Cunha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cunha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Henning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunha wants to get back to his feet but Henning drags him back down.
Henning thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cunha is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Henning has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Henning connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cunha some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Cunha's face as Henning controls the position.
Cunha is pushing Henning's head away, looking to escape. Henning manages to hold on to the position though.
Henning misses with the ground and pound.
Henning trying to control the action but Cunha is working from the bottom.
Cunha tries to escape but Henning is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Henning dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marquinhos Cunha's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Henning blocks a leg kick.
Cunha is looking to clinch.
Cunha looks to clinch
and Henning counters with a takedown into side control.
Cunha wants to get back to his feet but Henning drags him back down.
Henning slows the pace down.
Cunha is trying to get back to his feet.
Cunha tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Henning lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Henning has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cunha's body.
Cunha controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Henning scores with punches to the body.
Henning lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Henning lands a shot to the body.
Henning working for a choke but Cunha is defending well.
Cunha holding both Henning 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cunha holding both Henning 's hands and preventing any damage.
Henning has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cunha's body.
Henning wants to control but Cunha is keeping busy.
Cunha is trying to get back to his feet but Henning has full control of the position and if anything, Cunha has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henning biding his time, looking for the opening.
Henning is working the ground and pound. Can Cunha escape?
Marquinhos Cunha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henning is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Cunha. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Henning working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Henning scores with strikes from the back.
Cunha looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henning is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cunha controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Henning gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Henning is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cunha knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cunha for a finish.
Henning slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cunha trying to get back to his feet but Henning is in full control for now.
Henning just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Henning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henning, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Henning!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Ruis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Derek Cote enters the cage!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Ruis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Cote!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruis lands a head shot.
Cote scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ruis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cote.
Cote misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cote just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruis cracks Cote with a right hand to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Ruis.
Crunch! Cote slams his shin into Ruis's torso.
Ruis tries to close the distance and clinch but Cote swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cote bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruis's head.
Ruis tries to clinch but Cote is having none of it.
Cote tries to bum rush Ruis with a series of wild strikes but Ruis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cote looks to land a body kick but Ruis moved away.
A right-left combo lands from Cote.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cote throws a head kick but Ruis moves out of range.
Cote swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruis counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cote avoids the head kick by Ruis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ruis advances to half guard.
Ruis is trying to control the action in half guard but Cote is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruis tries to stand and escape but Cote is controlling the position.
Cote trying to control but Ruis postures up.
Cote is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ruis is staying active.
Cote is trying to stand up here but Ruis is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruis wants to take a breather but Cote is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ruis fails with the takedown.
Ruis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruis checks a leg kick.
Cote stuns Ruis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cote tries to bum rush Ruis with a series of wild strikes but Ruis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cote.
Cote misses with a head kick.
Ruis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cote feints and then cracks Ruis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruis down.
Cote throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ruis's head.
Ruis wants to clinch.
Cote misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruis's head.
Cote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cote lands with a kick to the temple. Ruis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A right-left combo lands from Cote.
Ruis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Cote.
Ruis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Cote.
Cote misses with a wild combination.
Cote misses with a wild combination.
Ruis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cote defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruis fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Ruis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cote blocks a low kick nicely.
Ruis throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ruis!
Cote shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cote thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruis's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cote trying to control the action but Ruis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Cote dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cote wants to land a leg kick but Ruis is out of range.
A low kick from Ruis is predictable there
and Cote counters with a good, hard body kick but Ruis shrugs it off.
A low kick from Ruis is predictable there
and Cote counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ruis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carlo Ruis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cote misses with a double jab
and Ruis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cote avoids the head kick by Ruis.
Cote tries to score with a low kick but Ruis moves his leg out of the way.
Ruis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cote throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruis counters with a three punch combo that has Cote backing up. Cote nods at Ruis to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cote as he jumps to the side.
Cote jabs Ruis right on the nose. Ruis blinks but takes it well.
Cote throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruis throws out a powerful jab.
Ruis misses with a two punch combination.
Ruis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cote. Cote circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruis connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Cote.
Ruis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruis trying to control the action but Cote is working from the bottom.
Ruis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cote knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cote trying to control but Ruis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote pushes Ruis off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Cote. No joy for Ruis on that attempt.
Ruis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cote shoots in and drives through. Ruis sprawls well.
Ruis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cote counters with a leg kick.
Cote has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Ruis.
Ruis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Ruis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruis wants to clinch up but Cote keeps it at a distance.
Cote thows a body shot but no joy.
Cote swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote throws a combination that misses
and Ruis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cote rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cote thumps Ruis with a low kick.
Ruis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cote connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cote misses with a body punch
and Ruis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruis tries to clinch but Cote is having none of it.
Ruis shoots in and bounces Cote off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cote escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruis defends it easily.
Ruis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cote swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Carlo Ruis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cote misses with a body kick.
Cote stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cote wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cote is out of range.
Cote throws a series of strikes that have Ruis backpedaling.
Cote misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cote on the side of the head.
Ruis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cote has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cote there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruis fails with the takedown
and Cote counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cote swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruis.
Cote throws a front kick aimed at Ruis's knee but Ruis avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruis misses with a low kick.
Ruis closes the distance but Cote moves to the side
and Cote counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Cote. No joy for Ruis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Ruis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruis tries to clinch up.
Cote throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Derek Cote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruis takes a swing at Cote's ribcage but misses.
Cote takes a swing at Ruis's ribcage but misses.
Ruis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cote misses with a combination
and Ruis counters with a shoot takedown. Cote fights it but they end up in guard.
Cote pushes Ruis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cote is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruis rather than just go for the knockout.
Cote stalks Ruis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ruis's face. Ruis staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruis darts in trying to clinch
and Cote counters with an inside leg kick.
Cote takes a swing at Ruis's ribcage but misses.
Cote fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruis is looking to clinch.
Ruis slips under a jab from Cote.
Ruis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cote manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cote has a closed guard, preventing Ruis from standing up.
Ruis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cote scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ruis misses with a two punch combination.
Ruis lands an overhand right.
Cote throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruis counters with a two punch combo.
Cote throws a nice looking combination but Ruis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cote slips under a jab.
Cote lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruis backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote misses with a low kick.
Cote lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruis circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruis tries to clinch up.
Ruis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cote's guard.
Ruis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cote is trying to control the position but Ruis postures up.
Cote keeping full guard, as Ruis tries to pass.
Ruis 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.
Cote pulls Ruis in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cote is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlo Ruis.
I think Ruis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlo Ruis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthias Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vuvu Zela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthias Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vuvu Zela!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hughes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zela landing punches.
Hughes is desperately trying to improve his position but Zela has a good base and remains in mount.
Zela looking to finish Hughes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hughes!
Zela scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zela lands a heavy elbow.
Zela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zela wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Zela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes wants to hold on but Zela pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zela seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zela seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Zela is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hughes tries to get out of the position.
Hughes trying to control here.
Zela controlling the pace.
Zela wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vuvu Zela.
Zela shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hughes tries to bench press Zela off him but Zela keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Zela taking a breather here.
Zela's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hughes misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hughes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zela is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zela scores with a takedown into Hughes's guard.
Zela is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Zela from controlling successfully.
Hughes pushes a forearm under Zela's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zela is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthias Hughes!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Childs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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142 lbs
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143 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Childs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Sims!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Childs moves away.
Sims fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Childs manages to avoid it.
A big right from Sims misses.
Childs staying out of range there.
Childs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Childs keeps Sims at a distance using the push kick.
Sims tries to bum rush Childs with a series of wild strikes but Childs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Childs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Childs ducks under a wild hook from Sims.
Sims closes the distance and clinches up with Childs, looking for a takedown. Sims pushes Childs against the cage but Childs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sims throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Childs.
Childs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sims looks gassed!
Childs slips a jab and a cross from Sims.
Sims misses with a two punch combination.
Childs dodges the punch combination from Sims.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Childs dodges the punch combination from Sims.
A nice inside leg kick there by Childs. That's going to slow Sims down.
Childs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Childs.
Childs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Childs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Childs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Childs can pounce on him.
Sims takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Childs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Childs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sims.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Childs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sims's head.
Good leg kick by Childs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sims takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sims stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Childs.
Childs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sims fails with the takedown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Childs. Sims shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Childs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Childs.
Childs scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sims.
Childs scores with a kick to the body.
William Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Childs.
Childs thows a body kick. Sims tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sims crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Childs - the referee stops the clock and Sims gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Childs. Sims manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sims's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Childs.
Brian Childs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Childs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sims. That did some damage!
Childs scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims throws a leg kick
and Childs counters with a good low kick that Sims was not able to check.
Sims swings away with a body shot that misses
and Childs counters with a nice leg kick.
Childs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Childs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sims. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Childs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sims takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sims tries to clinch up
and Childs counters with a thumping low kick.
Childs lands with a kick to the temple. Sims shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Childs - that will leave a mark!
Childs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Childs scores with a leg kick.
Sims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Childs can pounce on him.
Childs lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Childs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Childs!
Childs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sims can do to turn this around?
Childs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sims's sensitive parts.
Childs scores with a spinning back kick!
Childs cracks the inside of Sims's front leg.
Sims takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sims jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Childs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sims.
Childs throws a head kick that half lands.
Sims has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Childs.
Childs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Childs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Childs.
Sims falls off balance throwing a combination
and Childs counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sims is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sims is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Childs lands a nice looking body kick.
Childs lands a jab.
Crunch! Childs slams his shin into Sims's torso.
Childs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Childs throws a head kick that half lands.
Childs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Childs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sims on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Childs. Childs obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Childs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sims might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Childs has got the better of the exchanges.
Childs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sims.
Childs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Childs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sims takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Childs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Childs lands a head kick!
Sims sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Childs.
Childs throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childs scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick from Childs.
Childs throws a head kick that half lands.
Sims swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Childs counters with a low kick, right behind Sims 's knee.
Sims takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Childs!
Childs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Childs connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Childs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sims crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Childs - the referee stops the clock and Sims gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Childs. Sims manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sims steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Childs. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Childs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sims. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Childs.
Childs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sims has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Childs.
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!
Sims stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Childs.
Childs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Childs can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Childs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Childs - that will leave a mark!
Childs feints and then cracks Sims's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sims down.
Childs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Childs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Childs thows a body kick. Sims tries to catch it but that hurt him.
William Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sims falls off balance throwing a combination
and Childs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sims really felt that one!
Childs throws a leg kick which misses Sims's front leg but catches the back leg as Sims tries to avoid it.
Childs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Childs.
Childs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sims's calf.
Sims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Childs can pounce on him.
Childs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Childs thows a body kick. Sims tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sims takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Sims misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Childs lands a nice looking body kick.
Childs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sims if he has to take too many more of those.
Childs lands a head kick. Sims smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brian Childs is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Childs. That's going to slow Sims down.
Sims throws a left and a right that both miss
and Childs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Childs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Childs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Childs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sims on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Childs. Childs obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Childs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Childs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brian Childs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Childs.
Sims takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Childs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sims's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sims misses with a combination
and Childs counters with a leg kick.
Childs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Childs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sims takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sims throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Childs counters with a leg kick.
Childs lands with a nice body kick.
Childs cracks the inside of Sims's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sims takes a step back to recover.
Childs scores with a kick to the body.
Childs pushes Sims away with a front kick.
Childs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sims swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Childs counters with a solid body kick.
Childs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Childs can pounce on him.
Childs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sims. That did some damage!
Childs delivers a nice body kick.
Childs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sims's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Childs scores with a head kick.
Childs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Childs pushes Sims away with a front kick.
Sims takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sims throws a lazy right hand but Childs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Childs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sims takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Childs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Childs. Sims shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Childs scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Childs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Childs 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 30:24
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Childs!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hilding Ljungstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Bibiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ljungstrom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pitiful. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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158 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hilding Ljungstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Bibiano!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bibiano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ljungstrom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bibiano scores with a punch to the head.
Ljungstrom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bibiano lands a two punch combo.
Bibiano stuffs the takedown attempt from Ljungstrom. Ljungstrom gets slowly back to his feet.
Ljungstrom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bibiano.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bibiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ljungstrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Bibiano coming out on top.
Ljungstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Bibiano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bibiano catches Ljungstrom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ljungstrom shoots for a takedown but Bibiano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bibiano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ljungstrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bibiano sizes up Ljungstrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bibiano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ljungstrom's head backwards.
Bibiano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ljungstrom. Ljungstrom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bibiano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bibiano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Bibiano there.
The crowd cheers as Bibiano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ljungstrom doesn't seem phased though.
Ljungstrom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bibiano scores with a body shot.
Bibiano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ljungstrom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ljungstrom is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibiano lands an overhand right.
Ljungstrom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bibiano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hilding Ljungstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bibiano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bibiano with a hook.
Bibiano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ljungstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Ljungstrom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bibiano scores with a punch to the head.
Ljungstrom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ljungstrom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bibiano but Bibiano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ljungstrom walks into a straight right hand from Bibiano.
Bibiano tests Ljungstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bibiano.
Bibiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ljungstrom momentarily.
Bibiano cracks Ljungstrom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bibiano jabs at Ljungstrom's body.
Bibiano is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Ljungstrom walks into a left hand.
Bibiano connects with a right hand. Ljungstrom shakes it off.
Ljungstrom walks into a stiff left hand from Bibiano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bibiano lands a head shot.
Bibiano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ljungstrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bibiano cracks Ljungstrom with an open hand slap.
Bibiano connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Bibiano does it's job there.
A jab from Bibiano finds it's way through Ljungstrom's defenses.
Ljungstrom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bibiano sprawls well. Bibiano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ljungstrom gets slowly back to his feet.
Bibiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bibiano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bibiano digs a good body shot into Ljungstrom's ribs.
Ljungstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ljungstrom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bibiano there.
Bibiano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Bibiano.
Ljungstrom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bibiano finds it's way round the side to connect with Ljungstrom's head.
Donk. Bibiano catches Ljungstrom right on the button with a cross.
Ljungstrom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bibiano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ljungstrom. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bibiano lands a nice hook to Ljungstrom's body. Ljungstrom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bibiano!
Bibiano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bibiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bibiano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ljungstrom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bibiano lands a two punch combo.
Bibiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ljungstrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ljungstrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bibiano lands with a hook. Ljungstrom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bibiano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A left and a right from Bibiano both land. Nice combination.
Ljungstrom is rocked!
Bibiano lands a body shot.
Ljungstrom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Bibiano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bibiano.
Ljungstrom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bibiano.
Ljungstrom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab from Bibiano.
Ljungstrom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bibiano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bibiano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bibiano stuns Ljungstrom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibiano throws a series of strikes that have Ljungstrom backpedaling.
Bibiano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ljungstrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bibiano lands a jab-cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Bibiano. Beautiful body shot.
Ljungstrom takes one on the button.
Bibiano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ljungstrom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bibiano sizes up Ljungstrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bibiano cracks Ljungstrom with an open hand slap.
Bibiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bibiano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bibiano lunges at Ljungstrom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ljungstrom's hand.
A nice combination there by Bibiano.
Bibiano with a nice cross.
Ljungstrom fails with the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bibiano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ljungstrom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bibiano.
Bibiano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bibiano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Bibiano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bibiano connects with a single shot there.
Bibiano lands a two punch combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ljungstrom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bibiano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bibiano. Beautiful body shot.
Ljungstrom drops his hands momentarily and Bibiano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bibiano.
Ljungstrom tries to clinch up but Bibiano circles away and keeps his distance.
Bibiano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Ljungstrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bibiano with a nice cross.
Ljungstrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Ljungstrom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ljungstrom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bibiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bibiano lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bibiano thuds a left hand into Ljungstrom's body.
Ljungstrom dives in and grabs Bibiano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bibiano pushes down on Ljungstrom's head and hops out.
Ljungstrom shoots in for a takedown but Bibiano shows good takedown defense.
Ljungstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ljungstrom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bibiano lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Bibiano.
Bibiano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ljungstrom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bibiano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Luca Bibiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bibiano swats away the attempt to clinch by Ljungstrom.
Bibiano punishes Ljungstrom's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Bibiano.
Ljungstrom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Bibiano.
Bibiano with a hook.
Bibiano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ljungstrom walks into a stiff left hand from Bibiano.
Bibiano cracks Ljungstrom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bibiano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ljungstrom on the side of the head.
Ljungstrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hilding Ljungstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bibiano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bibiano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ljungstrom walks into a jab.
Bibiano connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bibiano scores with a jab. Ljungstrom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bibiano lands with a nice combination. Ljungstrom backs away looking to recover.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bibiano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bibiano finds it's target.
Bibiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luca Bibiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bibiano lands a right hook to the body.
Bibiano with a hook.
A left and a right from Bibiano both land. Nice combination.
Ljungstrom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bibiano lands with a cross.
Bibiano punishes Ljungstrom's body with a nice straight punch.
Bibiano connects with a jab.
Ljungstrom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bibiano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bibiano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bibiano catches Ljungstrom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Bibiano.
Bibiano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Bibiano catches Ljungstrom right on the button with a cross.
Bibiano clobbers Ljungstrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hilding Ljungstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ljungstrom walks into a jab.
Bibiano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bibiano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljungstrom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bibiano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ljungstrom needs to keep his hands up - Bibiano had a free shot at his head there.
Ljungstrom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bibiano cracks Ljungstrom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bibiano thuds a left hand into Ljungstrom's body.
Bibiano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ljungstrom on the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Bibiano.
Ljungstrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ljungstrom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bibiano works over Ljungstrom's head and body with a nice combination.
Ljungstrom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bibiano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bibiano throws a one two combo.
Bibiano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bibiano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ljungstrom moves forwards but Bibiano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bibiano scores with a nice strike.
Ljungstrom tries for a takedown but Bibiano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibiano cracks Ljungstrom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bibiano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bibiano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bibiano stalks Ljungstrom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ljungstrom's face. Ljungstrom staggers backwards, shaken.
Bibiano thuds a left hand into Ljungstrom's body.
Bibiano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bibiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ljungstrom momentarily.
Bibiano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bibiano digs a good hook to Ljungstrom's body.
Bibiano tests Ljungstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ljungstrom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bibiano works Ljungstrom's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bibiano, as that shot connected.
Ljungstrom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bibiano finds it's way round the side to connect with Ljungstrom's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bibiano thuds a left hand into Ljungstrom's body.
Bibiano lands a jab to Ljungstrom's midsection.
Ljungstrom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bibiano.
Bibiano with a nice cross.
Ljungstrom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Bibiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bibiano lands a two punch combo.
Bibiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ljungstrom momentarily.
Bibiano's corner calls for a 1-2. Bibiano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ljungstrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bibiano is fending him off so far but Ljungstrom persists. Nope, Bibiano circles away and we're back to standing.
Bibiano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Bibiano.
Bibiano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ljungstrom's hands.
Bibiano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left lands for Bibiano.
Ljungstrom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bibiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ljungstrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bibiano lands a head shot.
Ljungstrom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bibiano catches Ljungstrom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bibiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ljungstrom doesn't seem bothered though.
Bibiano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bibiano throws a shot to the body.
Bibiano jabs at Ljungstrom's body.
Bibiano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ljungstrom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bibiano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibiano connects with a crisp jab.
Bibiano lunges at Ljungstrom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ljungstrom's hand.
Bibiano lands with an overhand left.
Ljungstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bibiano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bibiano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bibiano cracks Ljungstrom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ljungstrom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bibiano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bibiano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ljungstrom at a distance.
Bibiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bibiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bibiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ljungstrom momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Bibiano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ljungstrom doesn't seem phased though.
Bibiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Ljungstrom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bibiano swivels and escapes.
Bibiano cracks Ljungstrom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ljungstrom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Bibiano finds it's way through Ljungstrom's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ljungstrom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bibiano tests Ljungstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bibiano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bibiano lands a body shot.
Bibiano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ljungstrom has time to react.
Bibiano connects with a single shot there.
Bibiano digs a good body shot into Ljungstrom's ribs.
Bibiano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bibiano stalks Ljungstrom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ljungstrom's face. Ljungstrom staggers backwards, shaken.
Ljungstrom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ljungstrom shoots in but Bibiano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hilding Ljungstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ljungstrom ducks right into an uppercut from Bibiano.
Bibiano's corner calls for a 1-2. Bibiano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bibiano lands a nice shot that snaps Ljungstrom's head back.
Bibiano works Ljungstrom's body with a nice hook.
Bibiano lands a jab-cross combination.
A left lands for Bibiano.
Bibiano jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ljungstrom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bibiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Bibiano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bibiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ljungstrom momentarily.
Bibiano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bibiano digs a good body shot into Ljungstrom's ribs.
Bibiano sizes up Ljungstrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ljungstrom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ljungstrom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Bibiano catches Ljungstrom right on the button with a cross.
Bibiano looks to land a combination. Ljungstrom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Decent striking displayed by Bibiano there.
Bibiano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bibiano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bibiano scores with a one two! Ljungstrom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bibiano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ljungstrom's head.
Bibiano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ljungstrom takes one to the chin there.
Bibiano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bibiano clobbers Ljungstrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Bibiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ljungstrom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bibiano thuds his right hand into Ljungstrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bibiano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bibiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Ljungstrom ducks right into an uppercut from Bibiano.
Bibiano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bibiano lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bibiano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ljungstrom doesn't seem phased though.
Ljungstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bibiano!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ljungstrom is defended easily by Bibiano.
Ljungstrom takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Ljungstrom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ljungstrom takes one on the button.
Hilding Ljungstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luca Bibiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ljungstrom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bibiano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Bibiano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bibiano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Bibiano!
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