SEC 73: Heavy Hitters PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Steiner told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Diaz
vs
Steiner

192 cm
28
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
218 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Jason Steiner has been cut.

Steiner looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Steiner drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Steiner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Diaz working for a triangle but Steiner defends it easily.
Steiner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.

Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz looking to control.

Diaz is looking for a triangle but Steiner pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steiner is controlling him.
Steiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Steiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.
Steiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Steiner throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steiner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Steiner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steiner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steiner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steiner defends well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz pulls Steiner in close to his closed guard and prevents Steiner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz is trying to keep Steiner in close.
Steiner wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steiner is aware though and is defending well.
Steiner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steiner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steiner wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Steiner throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.

Diaz pushes Steiner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Steiner has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Steiner.

Diaz cracks Steiner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Diaz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steiner to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steiner misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steiner looks gassed!
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Steiner is rocked!
Diaz throws an overhand right that has Steiner reeling! Diaz follows up with more punches and Steiner is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas Hall is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Alkofer
vs
Hall

175 cm
20
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

172 cm
27
164 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dallas Hall!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Alkofer.
Hall wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hall is letting Alkofer control him for a moment.
Alkofer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hall wants to control but Alkofer postures up.
Hall prevents Alkofer from moving into mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hall sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alkofer just content to control the position.
Alkofer'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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hall doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Alkofer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hall!
Alkofer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alkofer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alkofer landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alkofer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer with the ground and pound from mount.
Alkofer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hall trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hall looks gassed!
Alkofer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alkofer lands a nice shot to the head.
Alkofer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alkofer raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alkofer.
Alkofer controlling from the full mount.
Alkofer raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alkofer looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Alkofer dominated that round.
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.

A jab from Hall misses.
Alkofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hall.
Hall doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Alkofer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hall's guard now.
Alkofer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alkofer slips nicely into half guard.
Alkofer is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Alkofer seems content to control.
Hall is breathing heavily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hall can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alkofer 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.
Alkofer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alkofer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alkofer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hall can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alkofer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alkofer working Hall over with strikes here.
Hall is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Alkofer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall wants to control but Alkofer is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alkofer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Christian Alkofer just wasn't active enough.

Alkofer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alkofer 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.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alkofer taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Alkofer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Alkofer takes the fight into the clinch.
Alkofer tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
Hall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alkofer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alkofer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Alkofer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Alkofer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alkofer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hall's face.

Alkofer breaks the clinch.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Christian Alkofer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Alkofer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hall's guard now.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alkofer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alkofer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alkofer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Christian Alkofer.

Alkofer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hall's guard.
Alkofer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alkofer is stalling in the full guard.
Alkofer distracts Hall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alkofer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alkofer stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alkofer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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.
Alkofer lands a couple of digs.
Alkofer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
Alkofer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dallas Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christian Alkofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Alkofer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alkofer 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Alkofer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hattori Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Choo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chiba
vs
Choo

170 cm
25
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
28
164 lbs
11 - 9 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hattori Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Choo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo shoots and misses

and Chiba counters with a takedown into side control.

Chiba swings around for an armbar but Choo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chiba's guard.
Choo slips nicely into half guard.
Choo is looking to take a break and control but Chiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Choo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chiba trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo content to control rather than advance.

Choo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chiba is just riding it out for now. Choo eventually gives up the hold.
Choo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Choo trying to control the action but Chiba is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Choo is trying to work for a kimura but Chiba is defending well.
Choo trying to mount his opponent but Chiba defends it.
Still in half guard, Choo seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Choo.

Chiba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chiba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Choo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chiba, into his guard.
Choo wants to pass the guard but Chiba is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hattori Chiba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chiba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Choo is trying to defend but Chiba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Choo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chiba is looking to pass Choo's guard but actually Choo recovers to full guard.
Chiba tries to stand but Choo is controlling from the bottom.
Chiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choo is keeping the position for now.

Chiba decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Choo, up you get!
Choo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chiba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Chiba is trying to work for a kimura but Choo is defending well.
Chiba prevents Choo from improving his position.
Chiba tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Chiba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo is trying to maintain the position but Chiba is very close to passing his half guard.
Choo gets back to full guard.

Chiba drops back, looking for a kneebar! Choo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Choo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Choo!
Choo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chiba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba is trying to maintain the position but Choo is very close to passing his half guard.
Choo is trying to control. Chiba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chiba is trying to maintain the position but Choo is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four 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.
Choo wants to control but Chiba is keeping him busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Choo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chiba is trying to defend but Choo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chiba is concentrating on defense, preventing Choo from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hattori Chiba dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chiba.

Chiba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chiba working away.

Chiba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Choo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chiba but great work by Choo.
Chiba is not content to let Choo control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chiba kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Choo controls the position from side control.
Daniel Choo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chiba tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Daniel Choo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Choo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Chiba counters with a shoot takedown. Choo fights it but they end up in guard.
Chiba wants to pass the guard but Choo is keeping the position.
Choo is trying to keep Chiba in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo is adopting a defensive guard.
Choo 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.

Chiba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Choo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chiba, into his guard.
Chiba has his hands on Choo's head, controlling the position.

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.
Choo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Choo tries to clinch

and Chiba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Choo keeping full guard, as Chiba tries to pass.
Hattori Chiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choo has a closed guard, preventing Chiba from standing up.

Choo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chiba defends well.
Hattori Chiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choo controls Chiba momentarily but Chiba frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hattori Chiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chiba 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hattori Chiba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cael Sanderson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sanderson
vs
Kim

186 cm
28
193 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

BALCO MMA ELITE
Balco Boys Battle Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sung Kim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson closes the distance but Kim moves to the side
and Kim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanderson closes the distance but Kim moves to the side
and Kim counters with a big head kick but Sanderson shrugs it off.

Sanderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sanderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanderson is working hard here to advance position.
Kim mounts Sanderson! Really nice guard pass there!

Kim throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Sanderson has his hands clasped together but Kim breaks the hold and Sanderson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kim!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sung Kim!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. What the World Needs Is a Few More Rednecks by Charlie Daniels kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Python
vs
Orton

225 cm
21
305 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

225 cm
26
295 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monty Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Orton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orton lands a left and a right that send Python crashing to the mat, dazed. Orton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Monty Python has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton tries to bum rush Python with a series of wild strikes but Python uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Python scores with a decent looking hook.
Python dips to his left and cracks Orton with an uppercut!
Python lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Python takes the fight into the clinch.

Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Python.
Python scores with a sloppy right hand. Orton should have avoided that one.
Orton scores with a shot to the body.
Orton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Python moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jason Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python stalks Orton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orton's face. Orton staggers backwards, shaken.
Python looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Python scores with a nice strike.
Orton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Orton dodges the punch combination from Python.
A cross from Python lands.
Python looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Python takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orton looks gassed!
Orton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Python throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Python connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Python.
Python dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Oooooh!!! Python has knocked Orton down with a huge combo! Python steps away and waves a wobbly Orton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Orton is rocked!
Good exchange - Python coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python lands the left hand.
Orton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Python lands with a good body shot.
Orton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Python ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Python counters with a right hand to the body.
Python throws a one two combo.
Python goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Orton is still on wobbly legs! Can Python finish him?
Python throws a one two combo.

Nice combo by Python! Oh, that's hurt him - Orton falls to the canvas and Python follows him into side control.
The strikes coming from Python are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Orton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Python decides to stand back up.
Orton seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Python does it's job there.
Python lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Python.

Oooooh!!! Python has knocked Orton down with a huge combo! Python steps away and waves a wobbly Orton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Orton is rocked!
Python pounces like a tiger and cracks Orton with a vicious hook! Orton is down but not out! Python follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Monty Python!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad El Sayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Sayed comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stand Up by Trapt kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mohammad El Sayed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Trombone
vs
El Sayed

200 cm
27
182 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

178 cm
28
180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 - 159's
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 - 159's

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty Trombone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad El Sayed!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Trombone.
El Sayed throws an off balance right hand
and Trombone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
El Sayed looks to throw the jab but Trombone is out of range.

Trombone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on El Sayed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Sayed is pushing Trombone's head away, looking to escape. Trombone manages to hold on to the position though.
Trombone misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Trombone controls the position.
Trombone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear El Sayed down.
El Sayed is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Trombone is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Trombone 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.
El Sayed pushes Trombone away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Trombone gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Trombone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Trombone controlling from side mount.
El Sayed dodges the ground and pound from Trombone.
Trombone misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
El Sayed is trying to get back to his feet.
Trombone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Trombone working the ground and pound but El Sayed is defending the strikes.
Trombone in side control, just content to control the action for now.

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.
El Sayed is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Trombone is controlling him well.
Trombone in side control, just content to control the action for now.
El Sayed dodges the ground and pound from Trombone.
Trombone is staying tight to El Sayed's torso, preventing him from escaping.
El Sayed is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Trombone is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down El Sayed's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trombone landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
El Sayed takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
El Sayed is letting Trombone control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trombone fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee asks Trombone politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Trombone prefers to stall for the moment though.
El Sayed regains half guard, as Trombone was trying to land strikes.
Trombone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
El Sayed tries to kick Trombone off but Trombone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Trombone 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 four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rusty Trombone.
Trombone scores with a jab. El Sayed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Trombone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trombone.
Mohammad El Sayed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Sayed misses with a left hand
and Trombone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trombone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and El Sayed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trombone slips a jab and a cross from El Sayed.
Trombone scores with a jab. El Sayed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Trombone. El Sayed shrugs it off though.
El Sayed looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trombone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

El Sayed is rocked!
El Sayed throws a poor cross that misses
and Trombone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Sayed is still on wobbly legs! Can Trombone finish him?
Trombone gets in close and tags El Sayed with a short punch that almost sends El Sayed to the mat! Oh El Sayed is in big trouble! He turns his back on Trombone, trying to create some distance but Trombone rushes him, striking wildly and El Sayed goes down! The referee tackles Trombone into the cage to end the fight! Trombone is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Trombone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elizondo Tacos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baker
vs
Tacos

188 cm
29
215 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

185 cm
29
215 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags and Laundry
Charlie Wang's Nutrition and Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elizondo Tacos!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tacos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baker to the mat! Baker manages to get full guard.

Tacos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baker!
Baker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tacos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baker off and has taken his back!
Baker turns into Tacos and is now in his guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Tacos keeps moving.
Tacos looking for a sweep. Not yet Tacos, not yet.
Baker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tacos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baker's back!
Tacos thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Tacos has his arm under Baker's chin here. Game over son! Tacos squeezes tightly and Baker is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elizondo Tacos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Indiana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indiana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jay Z - 99 problems. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Indiana
vs
Savage

189 cm
29
214 lbs
13 - 3 - 2

182 cm
27
215 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 - 159's
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 - 159's

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 13 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Indiana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indiana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savage. Savage obviously looking to wear him down.
Savage takes one to the chin there.
Savage throws a body kick the misses
and Indiana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Indiana moves out of range of the body kick from Savage.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Indiana. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Indiana misses with an uppercut.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Indiana.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
enabling Indiana to counter with a crisp jab.
Savage slips a straight right by Indiana.
Nice straight punches there by Savage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savage.
Indiana ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Savage throws a right hand that Indiana ducks under and follows up with a left that Indiana also avoids with ease.
Indiana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Savage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savage.
Randy Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Indiana to counter with a crisp jab.
Savage throws a hook but Indiana avoids it easily.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Indiana counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
Savage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Indiana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Savage clobbers Indiana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savage misses with an uppercut
and Indiana counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage throws a nice looking combination but Indiana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Indiana lands a two punch combo.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Indiana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a right and a left that Indiana avoids nicely.
Savage misses with a low kick.
Indiana misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Savage throws a hook but Indiana avoids it easily.
Savage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Indiana's head backwards.
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!
Indiana moves away from the strike by Savage.
Savage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination

so Indiana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Indiana tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Indiana advances to half guard.
Savage wants to control but Indiana is keeping busy.
Indiana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to escape the mount but Indiana keeps good control and instead manages to take Savage's back.
Savage trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Indiana working for the choke.
Indiana is trying to stick to Savage's back but Savage is turning into Indiana. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Indiana's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Savage.
Savage trying to control but Indiana is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.

Indiana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savage is aware though and is defending well.
Savage wants to control from the top but Indiana keeps moving.

Indiana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savage throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Indiana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Indiana is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.

Indiana has his foot on Savage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savage works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Savage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Savage misses with a body punch
and Indiana counters with a straight right hand.
Savage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Indiana.
Indiana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Indiana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Indiana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savage thinking.
Savage throws a body kick the misses

and Indiana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Indiana.
Savage keeping full guard, as Indiana tries to pass.
Indiana trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Indiana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Indiana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Indiana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Indiana tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Indiana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Indiana is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Indiana tries for a kimura but Savage is defending well.

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.

Indiana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savage rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Indiana's guard! Nice work there by Savage!
Savage forces his way into half guard.
Savage is keen to just control but Indiana is a slippery customer.
Indiana moves into full guard.
Savage looking to pass the guard.

Indiana has an active guard here but Savage has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Indiana dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Indiana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Savage connects with a leg kick. Indiana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Indiana.
Savage misses with an uppercut
and Indiana counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage misses with a double jab

and Indiana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Indiana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Indiana goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Savage turns into him and now he's in Indiana's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Indiana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Indiana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savage controls the pace.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Indiana is keeping the position for now.

Indiana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Indiana keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randy Savage wasn't active enough on the ground.
Indiana moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Indiana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savage thinking.
Randy Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Indiana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Indiana's shoulder, as Indiana tries to avoid the shot.
Savage cracks Indiana with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savage rushes Indiana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Savage prevents a body shot from Indiana.
Savage lands an elbow inside.
Indiana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Indiana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Savage throws an elbow but misses.
Indiana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savage walks away with a smile on his face. Indiana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savage misses with a wild combination.
Savage misses with a left hand
and Indiana counters with a solid body kick.
Savage misses with a hook
and Indiana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Savage lands a head shot.
Indiana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savage tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Indiana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Indiana is just content to waste time from the top position. Savage takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Indiana trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Indiana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Indiana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Indiana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Indiana 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Indiana!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hassan i Sabbah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabbah comes to the cage accompanied by War Dogs. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

i Sabbah
vs
Spencer

193 cm
25
187 lbs
19 - 1 - 0

192 cm
27
192 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hassan i Sabbah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer misses the body punch
and Sabbah counters with a head kick.
Spencer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sabbah counters with a thumping low kick.
Sabbah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabbah.
Sabbah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spencer misses with a left hand
and Sabbah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sabbah.
Spencer throws a poor cross that misses
and Sabbah counters 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!
Sabbah throws a head kick that half lands.
Sabbah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spencer looks gassed!
Spencer tries to bum rush Sabbah with a series of wild strikes but Sabbah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabbah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sabbah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sabbah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sabbah thuds his shin into the meat of Spencer's side.
Spencer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sabbah. Sabbah obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabbah throws a shot to the body.
Sabbah tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Sabbah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sabbah.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah scores with a jab.
Sabbah throws a head kick that misses.

Sabbah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Sabbah.
A right hand to the body from Sabbah.
Sabbah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sabbah - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sabbah is working Spencer over against the cage.

Sabbah manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sabbah rushes Spencer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sabbah.
Sabbah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sabbah taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sabbah scores with a shot to the side of Spencer's head.
Spencer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sabbah just leaning against Spencer, taking a breather.
Sabbah lands with a right to the head.
Spencer wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah prevents Spencer from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sabbah stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sabbah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spencer wants to break free but Sabbah has control.
Come on Sabbah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sabbah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Sabbah - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hassan i Sabbah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A nice leg kick lands there from Sabbah.
Spencer throws a jab when Sabbah was well out of range.
Hassan i Sabbah is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer lands with a shot to the body.
Sabbah ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Sabbah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shawn Spencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
Spencer throws a hook but Sabbah blocks it.
Sabbah connects with a leg kick. Spencer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabbah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Spencer.
Spencer misses with a lunging right hand
and Sabbah counters with a series of strikes. Spencer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sabbah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sabbah tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spencer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sabbah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sabbah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sabbah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sabbah is looking to wear down Spencer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sabbah.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabbah.
Sabbah feints and then cracks Spencer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spencer down.
Sabbah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spencer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sabbah can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sabbah, right into the meat.
Sabbah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Sabbah takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spencer or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Sabbah.

Sabbah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sabbah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spencer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spencer misses with a right hand
and Sabbah counters with a body kick.
Spencer misses with an uppercut
and Sabbah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spencer's knee momentarily.
Spencer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabbah.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabbah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sabbah thumps Spencer with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hassan i Sabbah dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sabbah is looking to slow Spencer down with leg kicks.
Spencer throws an off balance right hand
and Sabbah counters with a low kick, right behind Spencer 's knee.
Sabbah connects with a leg kick. Spencer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Sabbah forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.
Sabbah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sabbah lands with a short shot to the head.
Sabbah lands an uppercut.
Sabbah avoiding damage.
Spencer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sabbah gets through Spencer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spencer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Sabbah to work.
Sabbah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spencer tries to circle away but Sabbah has him pinned against the cage.
Sabbah lands with a left to the head.
Sabbah lands with a right to the head.
Sabbah leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sabbah is working Spencer over against the cage.
Sabbah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sabbah.
A body shot lands from Sabbah.
Sabbah is leaning against Spencer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spencer is trying to drag Sabbah to the mat but Sabbah just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah slows down the pace here.
Spencer tries to break free but Sabbah pushes him back against the cage.
Sabbah works on Spencer's body with a couple of short punches.
Spencer is trying to break free.
Sabbah lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A short left from Sabbah.
Spencer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sabbah.
Sabbah lands a body shot.
Sabbah slowing the pace effectively.
Sabbah lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hassan i Sabbah clearly takes 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.

Sabbah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sabbah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spencer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spencer works the jab nicely.
Spencer throws a poor cross that misses
and Sabbah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sabbah throws out a leg kick but Spencer moves out of range and Sabbah only half commits.
Sabbah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spencer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spencer throws an off balance right hand
and Sabbah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spencer's knee momentarily.
Sabbah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sabbah throws a head kick that Spencer semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabbah tried to score with a low kick but Spencer checks it.

Sabbah clinches.
Sabbah lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabbah pushes Spencer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabbah is struggling to control the position.
Sabbah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Spencer tries to pull guard but Sabbah won't allow it.

That's two 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.
Sabbah lands with a light punch inside.
Sabbah throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sabbah.
Sabbah lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Sabbah.
Sabbah pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sabbah.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sabbah.
Sabbah lands with a left to the head.
Sabbah stalls.
Sabbah scores with a hook to the body.
Spencer trying to control the position but instead, Sabbah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spencer into the cage.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sabbah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabbah pushes Spencer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabbah lands an uppercut.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Sabbah keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sabbah.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Sabbah has him pressed against the cage.
Sabbah lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hassan i Sabbah had his way with Shawn Spencer in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sabbah throws a wild body kick that Spencer sees coming a mile off.
Sabbah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That kick from Sabbah tenderised Spencer's leg. Spencer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sabbah throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sabbah. That's going to slow Spencer down.
Sabbah connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabbah.
Spencer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spencer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabbah throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sabbah has managed to clinch.
Come on Sabbah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sabbah seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short body shot lands from Sabbah as the two fighters clinch.
Sabbah is pushing Spencer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shawn Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sabbah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spencer's efforts to push away.
Sabbah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spencer or not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sabbah takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sabbah digs a right hand into Spencer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spencer's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sabbah walks away with a smile on his face. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sabbah connects with a body shot that sends Spencer's belly button to the back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sabbah.
Sabbah with a nice cross.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabbah moves away.
Sabbah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spencer's sensitive parts.
Sabbah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spencer's sensitive parts.
Spencer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sabbah.
Nice body punch from Sabbah.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Sabbah connects with a leg kick. Spencer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sabbah throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabbah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sabbah lands a slapping body shot.
Hassan i Sabbah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sabbah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spencer's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabbah lands a nice looking body shot.
Sabbah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan i Sabbah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sabbah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:43
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:43
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan i Sabbah!
Hassan i Sabbah retains his middleweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Saballe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Addams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saballe comes into the arena with In My City blaring out of the sound system. Addams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Addams Family Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Saballe
vs
Addams

225 cm
22
311 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

200 cm
29
295 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Salvador Saballe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Addams!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saballe misses with a body kick.
Saballe delivers a nice body kick.
Addams looks gassed!
A slow jab from Addams misses its intended target.
Addams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addams avoids the body shot from Saballe.
Saballe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Addams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saballe.
Saballe throws a lazy right hand but Addams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Addams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saballe.
Saballe cracks the inside of Addams's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saballe lands a big head kick that sends Addams tumbling to the mat! Saballe takes a step backwards and waves Addams back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Igor Addams has been cut.
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!
Look low, kick high! Saballe uses the oldest trick in the book to send Addams tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Saballe is absolutely delighted - when Addams wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Salvador Saballe!
Salvador Saballe retains his super heavyweight title!