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Triumph 63 [Ready of War] PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Sisfa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Blank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good knees
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Sisfa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Blank!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisfa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blank.
Sisfa scores with a head kick. Blank tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sisfa lands with a kick to the temple. Blank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blank tries for a takedown but Sisfa circles away easily
and Sisfa counters with a big head kick but Blank shrugs it off.
Blank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sisfa counters with an inside leg kick.
Sisfa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blank tries for a takedown but Sisfa circles away easily
and Sisfa counters with a left and a right that stings Blank.
Jimmy Sisfa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Blank.
Sisfa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sisfa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blank fails with the takedown
and Sisfa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blank is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jimmy Sisfa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blank looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sisfa - that will leave a mark!
Sisfa lands with a kick to the temple. Blank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blank fails with the takedown
and Sisfa counters with a head kick that drops Blank to the mat! Blank scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Blank is rocked!
Sisfa drops Blank with a huge uppercut! Blank drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sisfa is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Sisfa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haral Dir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haral Dir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dir shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Dir is stalling in the full guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Dir is controlling him.
Dir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Haral Dir.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Dir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dir throws a big right hand that misses.
Dir controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dir slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dir stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Dir content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Haral Dir wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dir somewhat.
Dir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dir is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dir moves nicely into side control.
Dir is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones pushes Dir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Haral Dir just wasn't active enough.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Dir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Dir slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dir is in Jones's guard.
Dir stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Dir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Dir passes into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dir content to control rather than advance.
Haral Dir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tom Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Dir fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haral Dir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Dir backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Haral Dir has been cut.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dir feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Dir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dir prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Dir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haral Dir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haral Dir's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dir is looking to clinch.
Dir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dir shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dir stops Jones from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Haral Dir just wasn't active enough.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones thuds a left hand into Dir's body.
Jones throws a right and a left that Dir avoids nicely.
Dir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones wants to stand up but Dir is controlling him.
Dir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dir passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dir moves nicely into side control.
Jones pushes Dir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Dir is controlling the position.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Haral Dir wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dir backs up against the cage.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones catches Dir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Dir shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Dir dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dir controls the pace.
Dir wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Dir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haral Dir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dir scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haral Dir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dir gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dir shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Dir is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Haral Dir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haral Dir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Dir on that attempt.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dir.
Jones with a jab.
Jones cracks Dir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dir gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Dir controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones wants to stand up but Dir is controlling him.
Dir 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Haral Dir just wasn't active enough.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dir.
Jones looks to land a combination but Dir avoids it well.
Dir misses with a takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haral Dir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones is pushing Dir's head away, looking to escape. Dir manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here as Dir stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haral Dir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dir shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Dir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tests Dir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Tom Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Tom Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a head shot.
Dir gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Dir landing some decent shots from guard.
Dir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dir stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Dir controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Haral Dir wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones throws a right and a left that Dir avoids nicely.
Jones tries to bum rush Dir with a series of wild strikes but Dir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dir shoots in but no luck this time.
Dir walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dir scrambles back to his feet.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Haral Dir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones gets caught napping as Dir dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
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 Haral Dir.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dir, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haral Dir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dewayne Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Bagend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dewayne Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky Bagend!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bagend counters with a single leg into guard. Wayne didn't expect that.
Wayne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bagend passes Wayne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bagend is working for a submission of some sort.
Bagend prevents Wayne from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bagend in particular looking to stall.
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bagend is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Bagend 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wayne tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rocky Bagend.
Wayne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Bagend counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wayne manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wayne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bagend counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wayne!
Bagend controlling the position easily from mount.
Bagend is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Wayne is in real trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good control from Bagend.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rocky Bagend.
Wayne throws a combination that misses
and Bagend counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bagend controlling the action here.
Bagend prevents Wayne from improving his position.
Bagend slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is trying to stand.
Bagend sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rocky Bagend was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bagend feints and as Wayne raises his hands in defense, Bagend changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wayne working for submissions but it's allowed Bagend to get to half guard.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Bagend with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Bagend 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to get to full guard but Bagend has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rocky Bagend wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bagend shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bagend showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bagend is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wayne sees it coming and defends easily.
Bagend controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Bagend dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bagend shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bagend takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wayne wants to improve his position but Bagend is controlling well.
Bagend controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rocky Bagend was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wayne shoots and misses
and Bagend counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bagend.
Wayne wants to sweep here but Bagend controlling him for the moment.
Wayne looking for a guillotine here but Bagend defends easily.
Bagend pushes down on Wayne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagend controlling the action here.
Wayne is trying to stand up here but Bagend is controlling him well.
Rocky Bagend has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bagend scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bagend in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rocky Bagend has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bagend gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bagend controlling the pace.
Wayne is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rocky Bagend hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bagend changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wayne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bagend moves into full mount!
Bagend controlling from the full mount.
Wayne sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bagend is working for a submission of some sort.
Bagend is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rocky Bagend wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bagend drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bagend is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne wants to sweep but no luck.
Wayne is looking to stand up but Bagend isn't so interested in that idea.
Wayne has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bagend has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Bagend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wayne with a poor takedown
and Bagend counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bagend looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bagend passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bagend advances to full mount.
Bagend works his way to his opponent's back.
Wayne is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bagend has his arm under Wayne's chin here. Game over son! Bagend squeezes tightly and Wayne is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rocky Bagend!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mizpha Isabelle Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin McFreedies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin McFreedies acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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150 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mizpha Isabelle Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin McFreedies!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFreedies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McFreedies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McFreedies tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McFreedies can pounce on him.
McFreedies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but McFreedies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McFreedies closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McFreedies lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown misses with the head strike.
McFreedies gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFreedies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFreedies misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
McFreedies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFreedies tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McFreedies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown thuds his right hand into McFreedies's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown gets tackled into the cage by McFreedies. McFreedies maintains the clinch.
McFreedies prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mizpha Isabelle Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but McFreedies has double underhooks.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but McFreedies has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McFreedies.
Brown jumps guard but McFreedies stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McFreedies lands a body shot.
McFreedies breaks the clinch.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McFreedies connects with a high kick.
Brown moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFreedies with a knee to the head.
McFreedies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by McFreedies.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McFreedies crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
McFreedies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFreedies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McFreedies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFreedies darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
McFreedies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and McFreedies counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFreedies wants to clinch.
McFreedies tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFreedies tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFreedies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McFreedies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown is looking to stand up but McFreedies won't let him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but McFreedies has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McFreedies can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McFreedies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFreedies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McFreedies wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mizpha Isabelle Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McFreedies has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFreedies backwards.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but McFreedies has him pressed against the cage.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown wants a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McFreedies breaks from the clinch.
McFreedies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mizpha Isabelle Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFreedies scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McFreedies counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but McFreedies won't allow it.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but McFreedies is controlling him.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFreedies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFreedies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McFreedies landing knees to the head.
McFreedies taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown tries to break the clinch but McFreedies is controlling the position.
McFreedies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but McFreedies won't allow it.
McFreedies stalling against the cage.
McFreedies breaks from the clinch.
Justin McFreedies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McFreedies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
McFreedies wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFreedies tries to clinch up.
McFreedies moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and McFreedies counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brown is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McFreedies tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by McFreedies.
McFreedies tries to clinch up.
McFreedies throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from McFreedies. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mizpha Isabelle Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFreedies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFreedies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McFreedies tries to clinch up.
McFreedies clinches.
McFreedies lands a nice elbow.
McFreedies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFreedies moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Justin McFreedies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown has managed to clinch.
Brown can't break the clinch.
McFreedies prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
McFreedies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown moves into the clinch.
McFreedies stalling.
McFreedies manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from McFreedies. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McFreedies defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFreedies connects with a high kick.
McFreedies moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
McFreedies prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFreedies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFreedies darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but McFreedies keeps him there for the moment.
McFreedies keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McFreedies gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFreedies gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
McFreedies lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin McFreedies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
McFreedies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown clinches.
Brown wants to break free but McFreedies has control.
Brown wants to break free but McFreedies has control.
Brown can't break the clinch.
McFreedies manages to break the clinch.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by McFreedies.
McFreedies closes the distance and clinches.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McFreedies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McFreedies doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
A head kick misses from McFreedies.
McFreedies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFreedies goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by McFreedies.
McFreedies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFreedies clinches.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but McFreedies pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by McFreedies. That's going to slow Brown down.
McFreedies tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from McFreedies as Brown shoots in.
McFreedies doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
McFreedies is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
McFreedies lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brown takes a step back to recover.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McFreedies avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mizpha Isabelle Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFreedies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFreedies tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Justin McFreedies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFreedies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McFreedies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown tries for a takedown but McFreedies sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McFreedies fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFreedies rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFreedies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McFreedies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McFreedies swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
McFreedies tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
McFreedies slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McFreedies tries to clinch up.
McFreedies is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
McFreedies fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFreedies goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McFreedies tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFreedies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
McFreedies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but McFreedies ducks down to avoid it.
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFreedies rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McFreedies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McFreedies slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFreedies throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McFreedies scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin McFreedies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McFreedies has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin McFreedies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abrahms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudd has chosen Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up as his entrance music. Tank Abrahms has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tank Abrahms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Rudd!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrahms scores with a nice strike.
Rudd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abrahms counters with a flying knee that drops Rudd! Abrahms dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Abrahms!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gil Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Requiem for a Dream by Lux Aeterna. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gil Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez forces Draven back against the cage and clinches.
Draven lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Draven lands a damaging elbow.
Draven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Draven.
Draven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hernandez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Draven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernandez has a closed guard, preventing Draven from standing up.
Draven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hernandez controls Draven momentarily but Draven frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Draven stands and steps away. Hernandez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draven can pounce on him.
Draven sizes up Hernandez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Draven feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hernandez sprawling to the canvas! Hernandez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Draven finish him?!
Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Draven counters with a huge right that knocks Hernandez out cold! Draven is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Draven!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ville Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Apila might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Distance ( OF OUR SKILLS). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ville Apila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Apila.
Apila throwing strikes from guard but Ziskie blocks nicely.
Ziskie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Apila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Apila throws a strike but Ziskie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Apila 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.
Apila is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ziskie rolls with it to try and escape but Apila cranks on the arm and Ziskie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ville Apila!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Scully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Summers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Scully!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scully misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Summers counters with a low kick, right behind Scully 's knee.
Donk. Summers catches Scully right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Scully darts in trying to clinch
and Summers counters with a left to the body.
Scully with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Summers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scully shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Summers counters with a stiff right hand.
Scully tries for a takedown but Summers circles away easily
and Summers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kurt Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Scully.
Summers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scully looks to clinch
enabling Summers to counter with a crisp jab.
Summers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Summers cracks Scully with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scully with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a series of strikes. Scully will be more careful next time no doubt.
Summers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scully's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scully moves to clinch but Summers breaks away
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scully blocks a jab.
Summers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scully is trying desperately to land a takedown but Summers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Scully.
Scully darts in trying to clinch
and Summers counters with a good, hard body kick but Scully shrugs it off.
Scully doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Summers counters with a solid body kick.
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.
Summers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scully.
Summers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Summers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scully has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scully gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Summers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Summers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scully gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Summers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Derek Scully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scully tries to clinch up
and Summers counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scully with a lazy takedown attempt
and Summers counters with a head kick.
Summers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scully. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scully closes the distance looking to clinch
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Summers looks to land a combination but Scully avoids it well.
A lazy left from Summers finds it's target.
Scully misses with a takedown
and Summers counters with a big head kick but Scully shrugs it off.
Kurt Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Scully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scully tries to clinch but Summers moves away
and Summers counters with a nice leg kick.
Scully with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a nice leg kick.
Summers throws a series of punches but Scully avoids them all with ease.
Summers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scully shoots and misses
and Summers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers throws a combination. Scully tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Summers works over Scully's head and body with a nice combination.
Scully is rocked!
Kurt Summers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Summers fakes the leg kick and cracks Scully in the body.
Crunch! Summers slams his shin into Scully's torso.
A solid leg kick lands there for Summers.
No joy there for Summers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers cracks a nice hook into Scully's ribs.
Summers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Summers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scully misses the body punch
and Summers counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scully throws a left and a right that both miss
and Summers counters with a low kick, right behind Scully 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Summers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scully with a lazy takedown attempt
and Summers counters with a solid body kick.
Summers scoring well with a low kick there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Scully might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Summers has got the better of the exchanges.
Summers scores with a nice strike.
Scully wants to clinch
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scully has his takedown stuffed
and Summers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scully scores a takedown into full mount!
Scully jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Summers is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Summers and Scully has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Scully trying to control the action but Summers is working from the bottom.
Summers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Summers tries to get out of the position.
Summers parries the strikes from Scully easily there. Scully is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Summers to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scully tries to advance to mount but Summers denies him.
Scully is trying to get an arm triangle but Summers is defending well.
Scully passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Summers!
Scully looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scully with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Scully looking for a guillotine from mount but Summers is having none of it.
Scully throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scully throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Scully there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scully jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Summers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Scully wants to lay and pray for a moment but Summers keeps working.
Summers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Derek Scully just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Summers scores with a jab to the body.
Summers drops his hands momentarily and Scully takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scully wants to clinch
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scully falls off balance throwing a combination
and Summers counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Scully. That snapped Summers's head back.
Summers lands a head kick. Scully smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scully misses with a takedown
and Scully takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Summers scores with a head kick. Scully tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Summers misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scully tries for a takedown but Summers circles away easily
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scully has his takedown stuffed
and Summers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kurt Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Scully.
Summers scores with a head kick. Scully tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Summers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scully with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a body kick.
Scully fails with the takedown
and Summers counters with a stiff right hand.
Scully is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Summers throws a head kick that half lands.
Scully with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a leg kick.
Scully has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Summers misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scully closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Summers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scully sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurt Summers is winning the standup battle so far.
Summers lands a leg kick that knocks Scully off balance momentarily.
Scully misses with a takedown attempt
and Summers counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Scully shoots and misses
and Summers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scully thinking.
Scully with a lazy takedown attempt
and Summers counters with a low kick, right behind Scully 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Summers had his way with Derek Scully in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Scully shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Summers counters with a straight right hand.
Summers clobbers Scully with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Summers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scully. Scully circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Summers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scully tries to clinch but Summers moves away
and Summers counters with a head kick. That will keep Scully thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scully closes the distance but Summers moves to the side
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Summers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scully shoots and misses
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scully is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Summers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scully moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scully on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scully drops his hands momentarily and Summers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Summers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scully momentarily.
Scully shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Derek Scully has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scully shoots and misses
and Summers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kurt Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Scully.
Summers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Summers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scully has his takedown stuffed
and Summers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scully's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scully with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a nice body kick.
Summers throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Scully misses
and Summers counters with a low kick, right behind Scully 's knee.
Summers throws a head kick that half lands.
Scully is still on wobbly legs! Can Summers finish him?
Summers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Summers.
Scully misses with a left hand
and Summers counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Summers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Summers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:44
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:43
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Summers!
Kurt Summers is the new featherweight champion!
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