BHFC 81: Santa's Slay PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vega comes to the cage accompanied by Gravitational Lensing - Solution .45. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Vega
vs
Taylor

185 cm
25
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrey Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.

Vega is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor controlling from the top position.
Taylor pushes down on Vega's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.

Taylor is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taylor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vega is not content to let Taylor control the position.

Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vega defends it well.

Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.

Taylor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vega is breathing heavily.
Taylor wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Vega is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Taylor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taylor controlling the pace.

Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Vega is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taylor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vega tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vega tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.

Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Vega is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Vega's guard.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Vega is keeping the position.

Vega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor distracts Vega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vega keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.

Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vega dives on top into guard.
Taylor is striking from the bottom but Vega uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Taylor wants to control but Vega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands strikes from half guard.

Vega seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Vega is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor lands with a few short shots to the body.
Taylor manages to get to full guard.
Vega throws a strike but Taylor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Taylor looking to improve position, pressing down on Vega's thigh with his hand. Vega seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Taylor paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Taylor's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Vega picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Vega!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Ragnaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnaar comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Soul Tribe - Let The Hammer Fall. Billy Badass will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ragnaar
vs
Badass

195 cm
23
260 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

215 cm
23
278 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erik Ragnaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Badass!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badass throws a head kick but Ragnaar moves out of range.
Ragnaar throws a sloppy head kick and Badass moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Badass.

It looks like Erik Ragnaar has been cut.
Badass misses with a head kick.
Badass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badass lands a body shot.
Badass throws a series of punches but Ragnaar avoids them all with ease.
Ragnaar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badass avoids the head kick by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragnaar blocks a head kick by Badass.
Badass throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnaar moves out of range easily.
Badass throws a right hand that Ragnaar ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnaar also avoids with ease.

Ragnaar rushes Badass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Badass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Badass wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Ragnaar - that landed with a thud.
Ragnaar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Badass looks gassed!
Ragnaar lands a shot to the body.
Ragnaar avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is working Badass over against the cage.
Ragnaar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ragnaar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnaar can't find room to land a body shot as Badass controls the action.
Ragnaar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Badass takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
Ragnaar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Ragnaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ragnaar lands a body shot.
Ragnaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnaar digs a right hand underneath Badass's ribcage. Badass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnaar just leaning against Badass, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar dips a shoulder and cracks Badass with a mighty uppercut! Badass falls back against the cage and Ragnaar unloads with a barrage of strikes! Badass is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ragnaar screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Ragnaar!
After the fight, Erik Ragnaar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Njord Freyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karias York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freyr comes to the cage accompanied by Twilight of the Thunder God. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Freyr
vs
York

195 cm
23
290 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

195 cm
26
255 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Njord Freyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karias York!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Freyr.

Freyr moves into the clinch.
Freyr is leaning against York and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
York is working for takedown but Freyr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Freyr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
York drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
York tries to score a body lock takedown but Freyr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Njord Freyr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karias York.
Freyr misses with a punch on the inside.
York jumps guard but Freyr stands there with York around his waist. York gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Freyr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
York jumps guard but Freyr stands there with York around his waist. York gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
York is trying to pull guard but Freyr has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
York tries to pull guard but Freyr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Freyr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
York fails to pull the fight into his guard.
York has Freyr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Freyr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Freyr tries to work over York's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freyr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
York looks gassed!

Freyr breaks the clinch.
York misses with a left hand

and Freyr moves into the clinch.
York has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freyr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Freyr tries a body shot but York blocks it.
Freyr presses York against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Freyr lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Freyr as the two fighters clinch.
Freyr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of York backwards.
Freyr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt York or not.
Freyr lands with a left to the head.

Freyr breaks the clinch.
Freyr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Njord Freyr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
York tries to move into range but Freyr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Freyr jabs at York's body.
York takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freyr lands a jab to York's midsection.
Freyr scores with a kick to the body.
Freyr lands a jab to York's midsection.
Freyr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karias York seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
York on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Freyr. Freyr obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Freyr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Freyr throws a nice outside leg kick.

Freyr darts in and clinches York up against the cage.
Freyr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Freyr.
Freyr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Freyr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freyr is working York over against the cage.

Freyr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
York tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freyr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freyr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from York is defended easily by Freyr.
Freyr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freyr darts in and clinches York up against the cage.
York wants a takedown but no success here.
York tries to pull guard but Freyr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Freyr.
Freyr scores with a shot to the side of York's head.
Freyr has York pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Freyr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freyr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Freyr digs a right hand underneath York's ribcage. York let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Njord Freyr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

An inside leg kick lands from Freyr.
York dives in and grabs Freyr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Freyr pushes down on York's head and hops out.
Freyr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
York takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Freyr connects with a high kick.
Freyr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Freyr lands a nice leg kick that just misses York's sensitive parts.
Freyr lands with a shot to the body.
Freyr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that York can do to turn this around?
York gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Freyr lets loose with a powerful body kick. York will feel that in the morning.

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

York is rocked!

It looks like Karias York has been cut.
York is breathing heavily.
Freyr throws a front kick that sends York stumbling back into the cage.
York is still on wobbly legs! Can Freyr finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Freyr.
York seems to have recovered his senses.
Freyr scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
York takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
York's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Freyr takes the fight into the clinch.

York jumps guard and drags Freyr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

York is working an open guard so Freyr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Freyr thuds a left hand into York's body.
Freyr looks to land a combination but York avoids it well.
Njord Freyr is winning the standup battle so far.
Freyr lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
York chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Freyr can pounce on him.
Freyr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Freyr.
Freyr cracks York with an open hand slap.
Freyr scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freyr lands with a good body shot.
Freyr throws a shot to the body.
York walks into a jab.
Freyr lands with a kick to the temple. York shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Freyr tenderised York's leg. York is trying to keep his angry face on.
Freyr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Freyr gets a clinch.
Freyr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Freyr struggles to land a body shot inside as York controls his hands.
Freyr lands a hook to the side of the head.
York tries for a takedown. No joy.
Freyr tries to work over York's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freyr manages to break the clinch.
York has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Freyr.

Freyr clinches up against the cage.
Njord Freyr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Freyr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with York's elbow.
Freyr lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Freyr.
Freyr lands an uppercut.

Freyr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Freyr. That's going to slow York down.
Freyr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to York's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freyr connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice combination there by Freyr.

Freyr takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Freyr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Freyr as the two fighters clinch.

Freyr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freyr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Freyr lands with a nice body kick.
Freyr connects with a body shot that sends York's belly button to the back.
Freyr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt York.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Freyr - that will leave a mark!
Freyr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freyr lands a slapping body shot.
Freyr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Freyr throws a leg kick which misses York's front leg but catches the back leg as York tries to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Njord Freyr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karias York's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freyr, right into the meat.
Freyr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from York.
Freyr is looking to wear down York with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Freyr. Those never looked like landing.
Freyr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
York fails with a takedown attempt.
York tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freyr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten York somewhat.
Freyr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
York takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
York wants to clinch.
York takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freyr leaves York with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Njord Freyr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karias York.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freyr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by York.
Freyr dips to his left and cracks York with an uppercut!
Freyr connects with a nice looking jab.
York takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
York shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Freyr has closed the distance and engaged York in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Freyr.

Freyr breaks the clinch.
York wants to clinch up but Freyr keeps it at a distance.
York missing with a left hand there. Freyr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freyr misses with a body shot.

Freyr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freyr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Freyr.
Freyr misses with a punch to the body.
Freyr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Freyr swings wildly with an uppercut but York uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freyr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
York blocks a body shot from Freyr.
York jumps guard but Freyr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Freyr.
Freyr lands a nice shot to the body.
Freyr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Freyr on the inside.
Freyr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Njord Freyr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freyr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Freyr tries to work over York's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freyr working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Freyr manages to break the clinch.
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!
Freyr scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
York shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Freyr as he avoids it easily.
Freyr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karias York has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Freyr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
York jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Freyr walks away with a smile on his face. York gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Freyr stuns York with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Freyr scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Freyr lands an impressive looking overhand right. York doesn't seem phased though.
Freyr throws a front kick that sends York stumbling back into the cage.
York fails with an attempt to clinch.
York fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freyr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Freyr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Njord Freyr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freyr 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Njord Freyr!
Njord Freyr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Quioxte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Quioxte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Quioxte
vs
The Kid

190 cm
22
201 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
188 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Quioxte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy The Kid!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Kid moves into the clinch.
The Kid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quioxte is defending well for now.
The Kid missing with knees to the body.
The Kid has Quioxte pressed against the cage.
The Kid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Kid content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Quioxte has had enough of the clinch but The Kid keeps him there for the moment.
Quioxte is looking to control The Kid's arms but The Kid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quioxte has his back to the cage.
Quioxte wants to get back to striking at distance but The Kid won't allow it.
The Kid pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Kid has Quioxte pressed against the cage, preventing Quioxte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quioxte blocks it with crossed arms.
Quioxte avoids a wild elbow strike from The Kid.
The Kid trying to land knees to the body.
The Kid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quioxte blocks it with crossed arms.
The Kid misses with a knee to the head.
The Kid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quioxte.
The Kid lands a knee to the head.
Quioxte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Quioxte blocks an uppercut.

Quioxte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Kid moves out of range as Quioxte throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quioxte dodges the punch combination from The Kid.
The Kid tries a head kick but it misses.
Quioxte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quioxte looks for the body kick but The Kid saw that one coming.
The Kid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quioxte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Kid manages to avoid it.
Quioxte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid tries to clinch but Quioxte is having none of it.
Quioxte keeps the fight on the outside.
The Kid loads up on a big right hand but Quioxte slips the punch.
The Kid missing with a left hand there. Quioxte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Kid moves out of range of the body kick from Quioxte.
Quioxte throws out a powerful jab.
The Kid throws a body punch but Quioxte moves out of range.

The Kid clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quioxte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Kid looking to throw knees to the head but Quioxte is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Quioxte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quioxte is trying to force a seperation but The Kid has the dominant position.
Quioxte is trying to break free.
The Kid pushes off an throws an elbow but Quioxte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Kid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quioxte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from The Kid.
The Kid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Kid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Kid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quioxte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy The Kid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Kid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quioxte.

The Kid pushes Quioxte up against the cage in a clinch.
The Kid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quioxte avoids it.
The Kid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quioxte's efforts to push away.
Quioxte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quioxte can't break the clinch.
The Kid scores a nice knee to the body.
The Kid landing knees to the body.
The Kid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Kid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quioxte blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quioxte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Kid tries to clinch up but Quioxte circles away and keeps his distance.
The Kid doesn't manage to clinch there - Quioxte circles away.
The Kid connects with the punch.
Quioxte slips under a jab.
Billy The Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quioxte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Kid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quioxte chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from The Kid misses its intended target.
The Kid lands a nice hook to Quioxte's body. Quioxte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quioxte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Quioxte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quioxte avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Quioxte is just out of range.
Billy The Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Kid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid tries to clinch up
and Quioxte counters with a big head kick but The Kid shrugs it off.
Quioxte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
The Kid throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Kid tries to clinch but Quioxte moves out of range.

The Kid takes the fight into the clinch.
The Kid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quioxtes head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kid trying to land knees to the body.
The Kid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quioxte blocks it with crossed arms.
Quioxte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Kid stalling.
Quioxte wants to get back to striking at distance but The Kid won't allow it.
Quioxte can't break the clinch.
The Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Quioxte avoids the damage to the body.
Quioxte working hard to break the clinch.
Quioxte managing to block the knees to the body from The Kid.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Kid trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Kid has Quioxte pressed against the cage, preventing Quioxte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from The Kid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy The Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Kid misses with a hook
and Quioxte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The Kid throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Quioxte to counter with a crisp jab.
The Kid motions for Quioxte to come forward. The Kid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

The Kid clinches.
The Kid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quioxte.
Quioxte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Kid tries a knee to the head but Quioxte blocks it.
The Kid trying to land knees to the body.
The Kid slows down the pace here.
Quioxte is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid tries a knee to the head but Quioxte blocks it.
The Kid misses with a knee strike.
The Kid scores a nice knee to the body.
Quioxte working hard to break the clinch.
Billy The Kid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quioxte wants to get back to striking at distance but The Kid won't allow it.
The Kid looking to throw knees to the head but Quioxte is blocking nicely.
Quioxte tries to circle away but The Kid has him pinned against the cage.
The Kid misses with a knee to the head.
The Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Kid.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quioxte blocks a body shot from The Kid.
The Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Quioxte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Quioxte avoiding damage as The Kid throws knees to the body.
Quioxte just leaning against The Kid, taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Kid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Quioxte is trying to break the clinch but The Kid is controlling him.
Quioxte avoiding damage as The Kid throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quioxte dodges an elbow strike from The Kid.
The Kid tries a knee to the head but Quioxte blocks it.
Quioxte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Quioxte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Kid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quioxte is defending well for now.
The Kid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Kid tries a knee to the head but Quioxte blocks it.
The Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Quioxte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Kid lands a nice elbow.
The Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quioxte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid is stalling here.
The Kid tries a knee to the head but Quioxte blocks it.
The Kid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Kid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quioxte's face.
The Kid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quioxte tries to circle away but The Kid has him pinned against the cage.
The Kid misses with a knee strike.
Quioxte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Kid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Kid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quioxte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Kid throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy The Kid really dominated that round.
That's time! Quioxte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Kid clobbers Quioxte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Kid punishes Quioxte's body with a nice straight punch.
The Kid misses with a series of wild punches.
The Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Quioxte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The Kid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Kid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quioxte avoids it.
Quioxte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Kid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quioxte is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quioxte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quioxte is trying to break the clinch but The Kid is controlling him.
Quioxte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Kid connects with a knee to the head.
The Kid lands a damaging elbow.
The Kid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quioxte blocks it with crossed arms.
Quioxte takes a knee to the side of the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Kid looking to throw knees to the head but Quioxte is blocking nicely.
Quioxte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quioxte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Kid crunches a lovely knee into Quioxte's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Kid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quioxte.
The Kid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The Kid missing with knees to the body.
Come on The Kid - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Kid is trying to maintain a safe position but Quioxte gets an underhook and turns The Kid into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Quioxte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quioxte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

The Kid moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quioxte can't break the clinch.
The Kid lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Quioxte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quioxte is looking to control The Kid's arms but The Kid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quioxte has his back to the cage.
Quioxte dodges an elbow strike from The Kid.
The Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Kid misses with a knee to the head.
The Kid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quioxte's face.
The Kid lands an elbow inside.
The Kid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Quioxte takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but Quioxte uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Quioxte managing to block the knees to the body from The Kid.
The Kid lands a knee to the head.
The Kid stalling the fight.
The Kid working Quioxte over with knees to the body.
The Kid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quioxte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Kid trying to control the position but instead, Quioxte has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Kid into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy The Kid dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The fighters circling - The Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quioxte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quioxte thows a body shot but no joy.
Quioxte just misses with a punch to the body.

The Kid moves into the clinch.
Quioxte stalling in the clinch.
Quioxte is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Quioxte is looking to break free of the clinch but The Kid has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid misses with a knee to the head.
Quioxte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Quioxte blocks an elbow strike.
The Kid landing knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The Kid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quioxte tries to break free but The Kid pushes him back against the cage.
The Kid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Quioxte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Kid missing with knees to the body.
The Kid lands a nice elbow.
The Kid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quioxte is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Kid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Kid lands a hook that snaps the head of Quioxte backwards.
The Kid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Kid working Quioxte over with knees to the body.
The Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Quioxte avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Kid obliges.
The Kid lands a knee to the head.
The Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Kid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Kid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Kid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
The Kid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Kid keeps control of Quioxte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Kid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quioxte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Kid looking to slow down the pace here.
The Kid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quioxte avoids it.
The Kid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Billy The Kid is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Kid lands a good knee to the midsection. Quioxte won't want to take too many of those.
The Kid trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quioxte blocks it with crossed arms.
The Kid landing knees to the head.
Quioxte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manny Quioxte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Kid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Kid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Kid dodges an elbow strike from Quioxte.
Quioxte with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy The Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Kid has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy The Kid!
Billy The Kid is the new middleweight champion!
Billy The Kid managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45, into his post fight interview.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Painija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shanks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dethklok - The Cyborg Slayers. Michael Shanks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shanks
vs
Painija

190 cm
22
183 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

160 cm
24
176 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45

Perkele!
M/S Paint Fightwear

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Shanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauli Painija!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Painija lands a right hook to the body.
Shanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shanks walks into a jab.
Painija wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Painija clinches.
Shanks takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Michael Shanks has been cut.
Shanks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Painija lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shanks backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Painija lands a right hand.
Shanks tries to stall but Painija uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Painija digs a right hand underneath Shanks's ribcage. Shanks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Painija lands a knee to the body.
Shanks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shanks is breathing heavily.
Painija crunches a lovely knee into Shanks's ribcage.

Painija breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Painija throws the left hand but Shanks avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shanks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Painija was well out of range. Poor timing from Shanks.
Painija swings for the body but Shanks moves out of range.
Painija keeps the fight on the outside.
Painija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shanks moves away.
Painija is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shanks rather than just go for the knockout.

Painija takes the fight into the clinch.
Painija misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Painija breaks the clinch.
Painija swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shanks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Painija thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shanks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shanks throws a body punch but Painija moves out of range.
Painija will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Painija drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Painija trying to control the position from guard on top but Shanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Painija is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shanks trying to keep a closed guard but Painija is proving a slippery customer.
Painija works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shanks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shanks tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Painija is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shanks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Painija on the ground.
Shanks is looking to control Painija's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shanks avoid being mounted?
Shanks wants to improve his position but Painija is controlling well.
Shanks is trying to control but can't.
Painija looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shanks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shanks is staying active underneath Painija, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Painija throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Painija trying to control from Shanks's half guard. Shanks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shanks wants to stand but Painija is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shanks keeping moving, preventing Painija from controlling successfully.
Painija postures up in Shanks's guard and throws a big left but Shanks blocks it.
Shanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Painija passes into half guard.
Painija thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shanks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Painija.
Shanks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Painija.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Painija working the head and body with strikes.
Painija missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pauli Painija dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Shanks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Painija shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shanks is trying to defend but Painija finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Painija sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shanks defending well though.
Painija throwing shots but Shanks is blocking nicely.
Painija wants to pass to mount but Shanks is defending the position.
Painija thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shanks tries to get to full guard but Painija has control of the leg.
Painija not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Painija is looking to take a break and control but Shanks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Painija misses with a head shot. Shanks uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shanks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Painija throws a big right hand that misses.
Painija looking to sit in guard and control but Shanks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Painija is trying to control the position but Shanks postures up.
Painija trying to control the position here.
Painija manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija lands with some strikes.
Shanks is looking to improve his position but Painija isn't that keen on the idea.
Painija with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Painija is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shanks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Painija lands a big shot there that rocks Shanks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Shanks is rocked!

Painija is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Shanks is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pauli Painija!
Pauli Painija made sure to mention his sponsor, M/S Paint Fightwear in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zachery Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuclear has chosen Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass as his entrance music. Zachery Rey had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Rey
vs
Nuclear

185 cm
28
205 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

188 cm
23
216 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachery Rey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rey has Nuclear pressed against the cage, preventing Nuclear from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rey prevents Nuclear from breaking the clinch.
Rey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nuclear wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rey prevents Nuclear from breaking the clinch.
Rey leaning against his opponent.
Nuclear has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rey tries a knee to the head but Nuclear blocks it.
Rey lands a shot to the body.
Rey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nuclear up against the cage.
Rey misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nuclear up against the cage.
Nuclear has had enough of the clinch but Rey keeps him there for the moment.
Nuclear is looking to break free of the clinch but Rey has double underhooks.
Rey trying to land knees to the body.
Rey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rey throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuclear.
Nuclear is trying to break the clinch but Rey has him pressed against the cage.
Nuclear tries to break the clinch but Rey is controlling the position.
Rey gets through Nuclear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Rey.

It looks like David Nuclear has been cut.
Rey prevents Nuclear from breaking the clinch.
Nuclear takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nuclear has had enough of the clinch but Rey keeps him there for the moment.
Nuclear working hard to break the clinch.
Nuclear can't break the clinch.
Rey lands a damaging elbow.
Rey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nuclear blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rey scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Nuclear breaks from the clinch.
Rey misses with a lunging right hand
and Nuclear counters with a nice body shot.
Nuclear defending well as Rey loads up on a big left hand.
Rey throws out a loose jab but Nuclear uses good head movement to avoid it.

Rey takes the fight into the clinch.

Nuclear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rey closes the distance and pushes Nuclear back into the cage.
Rey controlling the action here for a moment.
Nuclear is trying to break the clinch but Rey is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear wants to get back to striking at distance but Rey won't allow it.
Rey tries a knee to the head but Nuclear blocks it.
Rey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nuclear managing to block the knees to the body from Rey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuclear is trying to push Rey away but Rey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rey avoiding damage.
Rey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nuclear is trying to break the clinch but Rey is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachery Rey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Nuclear's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nuclear fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nuclear.
Nuclear misses with a hook. Rey ducked under it nicely.
Rey connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Nuclear misses
and Rey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuclear throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rey has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nuclear manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nuclear takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rey closes the distance and clinches.
Rey misses with a knee to the head.
Nuclear avoids a wild elbow strike from Rey.

Nuclear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rey connects with a jab.
Nuclear misses with an uppercut. Rey saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Rey. Beautiful body shot.
Rey is looking to slow Nuclear down with leg kicks.
Nuclear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rey was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuclear.

Rey instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rey.
Rey is pushing Nuclear up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zachery Rey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nuclear wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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!
Rey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nuclear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuclear looks to throw the jab but Rey is out of range.

Rey rushes Nuclear and presses him up against the cage.
Nuclear is trying to force a seperation but Rey has the dominant position.
Rey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rey lands a good knee to the midsection. Nuclear won't want to take too many of those.
Rey landing knees to the head.
Rey lands a knee to the head.
Rey tries a knee to the head but Nuclear blocks it.
Rey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rey with a knee to the head.
Nuclear is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Rey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up David Nuclear's cut even more.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nuclear takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nuclear blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuclear being controlled against the cage.
Nuclear takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachery Rey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Nuclear's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nuclear slips a jab from Rey.
Rey tries to clinch but Nuclear moves out of range.
Rey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nuclear just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuclear on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nuclear has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Rey blocks the leg kick.
Rey throws a looping overhand right but Nuclear ducks down to avoid it.
Rey tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey tries to clinch but Nuclear moves out of range.
Nuclear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rey.

Rey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nuclear is trying to break the clinch but Rey has him pressed against the cage.
Rey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuclear can do to turn this around?
Nuclear working hard to break the clinch.
Nuclear is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nuclear up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Rey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey connects with a knee to the head.
Rey missing with knees to the body.
Rey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuclear is trying to force a seperation but Rey has the dominant position.
Rey scores with a knee to the head.
Rey looking to throw knees to the head but Nuclear is blocking nicely.
Rey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuclear is defending well for now.

Nuclear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Rey closes the distance and pushes Nuclear back into the cage.
Rey gets through Nuclear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rey scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Rey on the inside.

Nuclear is rocked!
Rey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nuclear in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rey avoiding damage.

Nuclear breaks the clinch.
Zachery Rey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuclear takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rey scores with a leg kick.
Rey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuclear.
Nuclear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey with a jab.

Rey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nuclear tries to circle away but Rey has him pinned against the cage.
Nuclear prevents a body shot from Rey.
Rey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rey lands an elbow that stopped Nuclear in his tracks for a moment.
Rey stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rey for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Stalling in the clinch from Nuclear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachery Rey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on David Nuclear's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nuclear on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rey. Rey obviously looking to wear him down.
Zachery Rey is winning the standup battle so far.
Rey wants to clinch.
Rey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rey looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuclear is just out of range.
Rey lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Nuclear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Rey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nuclear slips under a jab from Rey.
Rey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Rey rushes Nuclear and presses him up against the cage.
Rey looking to throw knees to the head but Nuclear is blocking nicely.
Rey scores with a knee to the head.
Rey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rey lands with a short shot to the head.
Nuclear tries to stall but Rey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey scores with a knee to the head.
Nuclear is still on wobbly legs! Can Rey finish him?
Rey lands a shoulder strike.
Rey lands a knee to the body.
Nuclear is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rey lands a big knee to the head and Nuclear goes down! Rey pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachery Rey!
Zachery Rey is the new light heavyweight champion!
Zachery Rey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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 Obadiah Klinefelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncomfortably Numb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klinefelter's entrance music is Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Klinefelter
vs
Numb

173 cm
26
184 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
175 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Obadiah Klinefelter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uncomfortably Numb!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Numb. Those never looked like landing.
Klinefelter slips a jab and a cross from Numb.
Numb shoots in but no luck this time.
Numb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Numb pushes Klinefelter up against the cage in a clinch.
Klinefelter lands a knee to the body.
Numb avoids the elbow strike from Klinefelter, against the cage.
Klinefelter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klinefelter missing with knees to the body.
Klinefelter throws an elbow but it misses.
Klinefelter throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klinefelter lands a nice knee to the body.
Numb avoids the elbow strike from Klinefelter, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klinefelter throws an elbow but misses.
Numb tries to stall but Klinefelter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Klinefelter misses with a body punch.
Klinefelter letting Numb take a breather here.
Numb misses with a body punch.
Klinefelter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Uncomfortably Numb has been cut.
Klinefelter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Numb avoids a wild elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter missing with knees to the body.
Numb is trying to drag Klinefelter to the mat but Klinefelter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numb is trying to drag Klinefelter to the mat but Klinefelter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Obadiah Klinefelter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortably Numb.
Numb avoids a wild elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Klinefelter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klinefelter tries to land knees in the clinch but Numb avoids the damage to the body.
Numb blocks the elbow strike.
Numb avoiding damage as Klinefelter throws knees to the body.
Klinefelter trying to land knees to the body.
Numb wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Numb gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Numb pushes down on Klinefelter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Klinefelter has hold of Numb's hands but Numb slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Numb sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klinefelter defending well though.
Klinefelter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Numb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Klinefelter is defending against the submission attempts here by Numb.
Numb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klinefelter keeps working.

Numb seems to be working for a kimura but Klinefelter defends the submission attempt.
Klinefelter wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numb trying to control from half guard but Klinefelter is working away.
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 Obadiah Klinefelter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uncomfortably Numb's cut.
That's time! Klinefelter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Numb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Numb digs a good hook to Klinefelter's body.

Klinefelter moves into range and clinches up with Numb.
Numb avoids the elbow strike from Klinefelter, against the cage.
Klinefelter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Numb's defenses.
Numb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Numb taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klinefelter throws an elbow but misses.
Klinefelter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Klinefelter misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Numb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klinefelter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klinefelter connects with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klinefelter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Numb lands a slapping body shot.
Klinefelter tries to clinch up.
Numb thows a body shot but no joy.
Numb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Numb checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Klinefelter is predictable there

and Numb counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Numb wants to control from the top but Klinefelter keeps moving.
Numb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Uncomfortably Numb hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Numb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klinefelter was well out of range. Poor timing from Numb.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb throws a body punch but Klinefelter moves out of range.
Numb looks to land a combination but Klinefelter avoids it well.
Numb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klinefelter pinned against the cage. Klinefelter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Numb shoots in looking for a takedown. Klinefelter tries to sprawl out of it but Numb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klinefelter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Obadiah Klinefelter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortably Numb.

Numb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Klinefelter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Numb is in Klinefelter's guard.
Numb is looking to work some ground and pound but Klinefelter has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter managing to control the position.
Numb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Numb trying to control but Klinefelter is working from the bottom.

Numb drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Klinefelter dives on top into guard.
Numb trying to control the position.
Klinefelter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numb controlling Klinefelter's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uncomfortably Numb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Uncomfortably Numb's cut.
That's time! Klinefelter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Klinefelter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Numb counters with a single leg into guard. Klinefelter didn't expect that.
Uncomfortably Numb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klinefelter has control of Numb's left arm, preventing Numb from doing any damage.
Klinefelter 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.
Numb trying to control but Klinefelter is working from the bottom.
Numb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Numb passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Numb working the ground and pound but Klinefelter is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numb working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Numb tries to score with some ground and pound. Klinefelter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Numb lands some shots froms side control.
Klinefelter is trying to get back to his feet.
Klinefelter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Numb.
Klinefelter taking a bit of punishment here - Numb scoring with strikes.
Numb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klinefelter keeps working.

Numb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klinefelter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter struggling a bit here.
Numb is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klinefelter tries to bench press Numb off him but Numb keeps the position.
Numb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klinefelter keeps working.

Numb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klinefelter has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What's Klinefelter going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Numb wants to control but Klinefelter is keeping him busy.

Numb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Numb goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Klinefelter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Numb's guard! Nice work there by Klinefelter!
Klinefelter looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klinefelter looking to sit in guard and control but Numb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Klinefelter keeping moving, preventing Numb from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uncomfortably Numb really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uncomfortably Numb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Numb doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klinefelter counters with a good, hard body kick but Numb shrugs it off.
Numb throws a body punch but Klinefelter moves out of range.
Numb checks a leg kick.
Klinefelter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Numb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Klinefelter tries to clinch but Numb is having none of it.
Numb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klinefelter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Numb blocks a leg kick.

Klinefelter clinches up with Numb and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Numb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klinefelter blocks a body shot from Numb.
Klinefelter lands a knee to the body.
Numb taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Klinefelter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Klinefelter.
Klinefelter lands a shoulder strike.
Numb is pushing Klinefelter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klinefelter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Numb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klinefelter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Numb blocks it with crossed arms.
Numb takes an elbow to the temple.
Klinefelter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Klinefelter throws an elbow that misses.
Klinefelter misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Numb has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klinefelter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klinefelter throws a head punch that misses.
Numb looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb blocks an elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Numb managing to block the knees to the body from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter throws a punch but it's blocked by Numb.
Numb blocks an elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Obadiah Klinefelter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klinefelter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klinefelter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Numb dodges an elbow strike from Klinefelter.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klinefelter throws an elbow but misses.
Numb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numb wants to take the fight to the mat but Klinefelter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Obadiah Klinefelter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortably Numb.
Numb blocks an elbow strike from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Numb.
Numb managing to block the knees to the body from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter pushes off an throws an elbow but Numb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Klinefelter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klinefelter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Numb has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Klinefelter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Klinefelter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obadiah Klinefelter had his way with Uncomfortably Numb in that round.
The cut man is working on Uncomfortably Numb's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice body kick there by Numb.
Numb shoots in for a takedown but Klinefelter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klinefelter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klinefelter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Numb.
Some wild striking there from Numb.
Numb lands with a good body shot.
Klinefelter stuffs the takedown.
Numb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klinefelter was well out of range. Poor timing from Numb.
Klinefelter misses with a combination
and Numb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uncomfortably Numb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinefelter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Numb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klinefelter avoids it really well and circles away.
Obadiah Klinefelter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortably Numb.
Whack! Klinefelter lands a heavy head kick that drops Numb. The ref tackles Klinefelter to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Numb was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Obadiah Klinefelter!
Obadiah Klinefelter is the new welterweight champion!
Obadiah Klinefelter spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Augello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judas Lucifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucifer has chosen Here Comes Santa Claus as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Augello
vs
Lucifer

199 cm
28
270 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

202 cm
23
283 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Fast

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Augello!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Judas Lucifer!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucifer moves away from the strike by Augello.
Judas Lucifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucifer tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucifer tried to score with a low kick but Augello checks it.
Lucifer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Augello.
Augello takes a swing at Lucifer's ribcage but misses.
Augello swinging wildly here.
Lucifer wants to slow Augello down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucifer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucifer is looking to clinch but Augello is avoiding it.
Lucifer moves away from the strike by Augello.

Lucifer instigates a clinch.
Augello with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Augello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lucifer avoids it.
Augello misses with some punches.
Augello dodges an elbow strike from Lucifer.
A knee to the head by Lucifer.
Augello lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Judas Lucifer has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lucifer misses with an elbow over the top.
Augello misses with a punch to the body.
Lucifer lands a good knee to the midsection. Augello won't want to take too many of those.
Lucifer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Augello blocks it with crossed arms.

Augello breaks from the clinch.

Lucifer drives through and clinches with Augello against the cage.
Augello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Augello.
Augello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucifer throws an elbow that misses.
Augello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Augello trying to stall but Lucifer improves his position.
Lucifer throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Augello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucifer avoiding damage as Augello throws knees to the body.
Lucifer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucifer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucifer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augello avoids it.
Lucifer is working for takedown but Augello is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lucifer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Augello looking to slow down the pace here.
Augello avoiding damage as Lucifer throws knees to the body.
Augello working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lucifer throws an elbow but misses.
Augello pushes Lucifer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Augello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
A short left from Augello.
Lucifer lands an elbow inside that Augello shrugs off.

It looks like James Augello has been cut.
Lucifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lucifer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Augello.
Augello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucifer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Augello is leaning against Lucifer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lucifer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Augello's brow.
Lucifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Augello avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Augello.
Augello can't find room to land a body shot as Lucifer controls the action.
Lucifer lands a nice elbow.
Augello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Augello tries to throw a body punch but Lucifer avoids it by throwing Augello back against the cage.
Lucifer avoiding damage as Augello throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lucifer.
Augello gets underhooks to prevent Lucifer's takedown attempt.
Lucifer lands with a left to the head.
Augello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Augello throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucifer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lucifer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lucifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Augello avoids the damage to the body.
Lucifer misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucifer looking to throw knees to the head but Augello is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Augello.
Lucifer can't find room to land a body shot as Augello controls the action.
Augello tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucifer avoids the damage to the body.
Augello lands with a right to the head.
Augello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Augello.
Augello scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Augello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Augello slows down the pace here.
Augello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lucifer avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Augello blocking some punches.
Lucifer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lucifer prevents a body shot from Augello.
Augello has a couple of punches blocked by Lucifer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Judas Lucifer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Augello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick by Lucifer misses
and Augello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Augello is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Augello shuts the power down on Lucifer. Lights out, game over! Augello is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Augello!
James Augello is the new heavyweight champion!
James Augello very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Vamos. Madison has chosen Jizz In My Pants as his entrance music. Jack Madison has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lopez
vs
Madison

181 cm
24
162 lbs
15 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Madison!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez throws the kick towards the body but Madison avoids it.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Madison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madison.
Lopez lands with a hook. Madison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lopez defending well as Madison loads up on a big left hand.
Madison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Madison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a jab when Madison was well out of range.
Lopez moves out of range as Madison strikes.
Miguel Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a solid leg kick but Madison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lopez.
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
Madison throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madison manages to avoid it.
Madison misses with a straight left.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madison takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Madison lands a slapping body shot.
Madison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madison moves away.
Madison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Madison counters with a nice uppercut.
Madison moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Madison.
Madison checks a leg kick.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Madison sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
Madison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez throws the left hand but Madison avoids the punch easily.
Madison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez. Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
Madison throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez thows a leg kick but Madison checks it
and Madison counters with a right hand to the body.
Madison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Madison checks it.
Madison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
Madison jabs Lopez right on the nose. Lopez blinks but takes it well.
Madison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Madison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez.
Madison missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopez.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Madison sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Madison slips under a jab from Lopez.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Madison moves out of range easily.
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 Miguel Lopez will probably get the nod.
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.

Nice uppercut lands for Lopez. That snapped Madison's head back.
Madison missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madison misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Madison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Madison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lopez throws the kick towards the body but Madison avoids it.
Madison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madison stalks Lopez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lopez's face. Lopez staggers backwards, shaken.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Lopez throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Madison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez counters with a good, hard body kick but Madison shrugs it off.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Madison moves away and avoids it.
Madison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Madison walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lopez.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Madison.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Madison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Madison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Madison tries to land a body kick
and Lopez counters with a good low kick that Madison was not able to check.
Lopez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut there from Madison.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madison drops his hands momentarily and Lopez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Madison.
Madison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Lopez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madison.
Madison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madison was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Madison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to slow Madison down by chopping away at his legs.
Lopez lands with a nice combination. Madison backs away looking to recover.
Lopez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Madison is able to avoid easily.
Madison swinging wildly here.
Madison digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Lopez throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Madison counter with a right hand.
Madison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez checks a low kick from Madison.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Madison.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Madison throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Madison misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a good low kick that Madison was not able to check.
Madison shoots in but no luck this time.
Madison tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madison.
Miguel Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Madison throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madison digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez keeps Madison at a distance using the push kick.
Madison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Miguel Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Madison throws a head kick that misses
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Madison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lopez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lopez throws a low kick but Madison avoids it.
Lopez tries to work over Madison's front leg with a kick but Madison checks it.
Madison checks a low kick from Lopez.
Lopez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madison was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Madison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Lopez misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Madison throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Madison lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Madison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Madison's head.
Madison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madison throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Madison counters with a thumping low kick.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Madison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to avoid it but Madison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopez to the ground. Lopez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
and Madison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a hook but Madison blocks it.
Madison looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Madison avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Madison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Madison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
A leg kick checked by Madison.
Lopez tries to land a front kick but Madison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Madison counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez cracks Madison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lopez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Madison.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Madison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lopez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lopez is looking to chop away at Madison's legs.
Lopez misses with a body shot
and Madison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison misses with a body shot.
Madison scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madison was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Madison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madison was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Madison counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez lands with a nice combination. Madison backs away looking to recover.
Madison misses with a straight left.
Madison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jack Madison just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Madison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madison misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopez.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
Madison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Madison cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Madison tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Madison.
Madison motions for Lopez to come forward. Madison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Madison's head but Madison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez tests Madison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez throws a right hand that Madison ducks under and follows up with a left that Madison also avoids with ease.
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Madison throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Madison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Madison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Madison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Madison throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez takes a swing at Madison's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez stuns Madison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Madison feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Madison misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Lopez misses
and Madison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Madison counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Madison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lopez is not content to let Madison control the position.
Lopez won't allow Madison to pass to mount.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison with the ground and pound but Lopez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Madison looking to pass the guard.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madison wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Madison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Madison dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Madison misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez lands a jab to the nose.
Lopez defending well as Madison loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez works the jab nicely.
Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopez misses the jab.
Lopez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Madison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madison throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Madison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Madison counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Madison lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez thumps Madison with a low kick.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Madison on the side of the head.
Madison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Madison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Madison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lopez pushes Madison away with a front kick.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madison was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Madison is just out of range.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
Lopez misses with a right hand
letting Madison counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madison is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Madison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Madison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Madison is out of range.
Madison misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez checks a low kick from Madison.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopez.
Madison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Madison avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Madison moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Madison avoids it well.
Madison lands with a good body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Madison moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopez scores with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madison looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:47
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Lopez!
In his post fight interview, Miguel Lopez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.