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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Lyashenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Criss Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vitaliy Lyashenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Criss Angel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyashenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lyashenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Angel scrambles back to his feet.
Lyashenko misses with a double jab.
Angel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lyashenko.
Angel throws a hook but Lyashenko avoids it easily.
Lyashenko instigates a clinch.
Lyashenko working hard to break the clinch.
Lyashenko looking for a takedown.
Lyashenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Angel wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyashenko.
Angel trying to control the position but instead, Lyashenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Angel into the cage.
Angel tries to circle away but Lyashenko has him pinned against the cage.
Angel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Criss Angel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyashenko looks for a takedown but Angel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaliy Lyashenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyashenko misses with a two punch combination.
Lyashenko misses with a wild combination.
Lyashenko swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lyashenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Lyashenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Criss Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lyashenko's hands.
It looks like Vitaliy Lyashenko has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyashenko misses the body punch
and Angel counters with a head kick that drops Lyashenko to the mat! Lyashenko scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Angel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lyashenko is breathing heavily.
Lyashenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Angel. Angel obviously looking to wear him down.
Angel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lyashenko.
Lyashenko misses with a looping right.
A head kick by Angel - that's a beauty! Lyashenko is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Angel can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Criss Angel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Hosking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and george hiorie duke de vir lotonial ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosking comes to the cage accompanied by War Machine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Hosking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, george hiorie duke de vir lotonial ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de vir lotonial ronaldo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hosking wants to get back to his feet but de vir lotonial ronaldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hosking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
de vir lotonial ronaldo throwing strikes but missing.
de vir lotonial ronaldo prevents Hosking from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vincent Hosking.
de vir lotonial ronaldo looking to score a takedown here. Hosking is defending well but de vir lotonial ronaldo drives through and ends up in Hosking's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de vir lotonial ronaldo throws an elbow that misses. Hosking uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in de vir lotonial ronaldo's guard. Nice move by Hosking!
de vir lotonial ronaldo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
de vir lotonial ronaldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hosking's waist but Hosking gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing de vir lotonial ronaldo off to one side.
de vir lotonial ronaldo fails with the takedown
and Hosking counters with a solid body kick.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots and misses
and Hosking counters with an outside leg kick.
Vincent Hosking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of george hiorie duke de vir lotonial ronaldo.
de vir lotonial ronaldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
de vir lotonial ronaldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hosking counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
de vir lotonial ronaldo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
de vir lotonial ronaldo looks gassed!
Hosking pulls de vir lotonial ronaldo in close to prevent any damage.
de vir lotonial ronaldo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
de vir lotonial ronaldo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hosking not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vincent Hosking has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
de vir lotonial ronaldo tries for a takedown but Hosking circles away easily
and Hosking counters with a low kick, right behind de vir lotonial ronaldo 's knee.
No luck for de vir lotonial ronaldo with that takedown attempt.
Hosking shoots in and drives through. de vir lotonial ronaldo sprawls well.
Hosking pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hosking dives in and grabs de vir lotonial ronaldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. de vir lotonial ronaldo pushes down on Hosking's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hosking throws a head kick but de vir lotonial ronaldo moves out of range.
de vir lotonial ronaldo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hosking sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten de vir lotonial ronaldo somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hosking looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
de vir lotonial ronaldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hosking as he jumps to the side.
Hosking doesn't manage to clinch there - de vir lotonial ronaldo circles away.
de vir lotonial ronaldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hosking's waist but Hosking gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing de vir lotonial ronaldo off to one side.
de vir lotonial ronaldo closes the distance and clinches up with Hosking, looking for a takedown. de vir lotonial ronaldo pushes Hosking against the cage but Hosking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hosking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from de vir lotonial ronaldo.
de vir lotonial ronaldo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hosking avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Hosking sprawls well. He's pushed de vir lotonial ronaldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hosking shoots in but de vir lotonial ronaldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
de vir lotonial ronaldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hosking is fending him off so far but de vir lotonial ronaldo persists. Nope, Hosking circles away and we're back to standing.
de vir lotonial ronaldo fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
de vir lotonial ronaldo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hosking.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hosking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but de vir lotonial ronaldo moves away.
Hosking throws a head kick but de vir lotonial ronaldo moves out of range.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hosking as he jumps to the side.
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 Vincent Hosking will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
de vir lotonial ronaldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hosking counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hosking leaves de vir lotonial ronaldo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots in but Hosking avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vincent Hosking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of george hiorie duke de vir lotonial ronaldo.
Hosking shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
de vir lotonial ronaldo tries for a takedown but Hosking circles away easily
and Hosking counters with a left and a right that stings de vir lotonial ronaldo.
de vir lotonial ronaldo walks into a stiff left hand from Hosking.
de vir lotonial ronaldo is rocked!
george hiorie duke de vir lotonial ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
de vir lotonial ronaldo has his takedown stuffed
and Hosking counters with a shoot takedown. de vir lotonial ronaldo fights it but they end up in guard.
de vir lotonial ronaldo is still in real trouble! Can Hosking finish him?
Hosking has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hosking trying to control but de vir lotonial ronaldo is working from the bottom.
de vir lotonial ronaldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
de vir lotonial ronaldo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de vir lotonial ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Hosking from controlling successfully.
de vir lotonial ronaldo seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vincent Hosking just wasn't active enough.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots in for a takedown but Hosking shows good takedown defense.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots and misses
and Hosking counters by clinching up.
Hosking manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hosking looking to control but de vir lotonial ronaldo passes into half guard.
Hosking is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de vir lotonial ronaldo is thwarting Hosking's attempts to control the position.
Hosking is trying to stand back up but de vir lotonial ronaldo is controlling him
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vincent Hosking wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hosking is defended easily by de vir lotonial ronaldo.
Hosking has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hosking gets underhooks to prevent de vir lotonial ronaldo's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosking tries to break the clinch but de vir lotonial ronaldo is controlling the position.
Hosking unloads a knee to the mid-section. de vir lotonial ronaldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hosking breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
de vir lotonial ronaldo blocks a head kick by Hosking.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots and misses
and Hosking counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hosking. de vir lotonial ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hosking stuffs the takedown.
Hosking shoots in for a takedown but de vir lotonial ronaldo shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from de vir lotonial ronaldo is defended easily by Hosking.
Hosking stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosking slaps away a takedown attempt from de vir lotonial ronaldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
de vir lotonial ronaldo dives in and grabs Hosking's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hosking pushes down on de vir lotonial ronaldo's head and hops out.
Hosking tries to clinch up but de vir lotonial ronaldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hosking tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. de vir lotonial ronaldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
de vir lotonial ronaldo fails with a takedown attempt.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hosking as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hosking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hosking counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hosking tries to clinch there but de vir lotonial ronaldo circles away.
Hosking motions for de vir lotonial ronaldo to come forward. Hosking throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Hosking dominated that second round.
That's time! Hosking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
de vir lotonial ronaldo misses with a takedown
so Hosking counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
de vir lotonial ronaldo is working an open guard so Hosking takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hosking tries to close the distance and clinch up but de vir lotonial ronaldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
de vir lotonial ronaldo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hosking scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
de vir lotonial ronaldo looks for a takedown but Hosking sprawls well.
de vir lotonial ronaldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
de vir lotonial ronaldo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vincent Hosking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of george hiorie duke de vir lotonial ronaldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de vir lotonial ronaldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Hosking slaps away a takedown attempt from de vir lotonial ronaldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
de vir lotonial ronaldo tries for a takedown but Hosking circles away easily
and Hosking counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for de vir lotonial ronaldo!
de vir lotonial ronaldo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hosking.
Vincent Hosking overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hosking can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as de vir lotonial ronaldo is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that de vir lotonial ronaldo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hosking throwing strikes here but de vir lotonial ronaldo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hosking throwing strikes but de vir lotonial ronaldo bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
de vir lotonial ronaldo stops Hosking from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vincent Hosking wasn't doing enough on the ground.
de vir lotonial ronaldo looks for a takedown but Hosking sprawls well.
de vir lotonial ronaldo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. de vir lotonial ronaldo showed some decent athleticism there.
Hosking wants to get back to his feet.
Hosking trying to control here.
Hosking pushes de vir lotonial ronaldo off but de vir lotonial ronaldo dives into side control.
Hosking might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de vir lotonial ronaldo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hosking tries to control but de vir lotonial ronaldo manages to take his back.
Hosking is covering up but some of the strikes from de vir lotonial ronaldo are getting through and doing damage.
de vir lotonial ronaldo lands strikes to the head.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
de vir lotonial ronaldo doesn't have the hooks in and Hosking manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Hosking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hosking 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Hosking!
Vincent Hosking 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenjiro Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chicharito Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenjiro Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chicharito Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Chiba, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes Chiba against the cage but Chiba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chiba sprawls well. Chiba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Chiba misses with a head kick.
Velasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chiba is fending him off so far but Velasquez persists. Nope, Chiba circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenjiro Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chicharito Velasquez.
Chiba throws a head kick that half lands.
Velasquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chiba's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Velasquez trying to control but Chiba is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velasquez postures up in Chiba's guard and throws a big left but Chiba blocks it.
Velasquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Velasquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velasquez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Velasquez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Chiba blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Velasquez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velasquez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Velasquez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez trying to control but Chiba is working from the bottom.
Chiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Velasquez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chiba dives on top into guard.
Velasquez is trying to keep Chiba in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velasquez has a closed guard, preventing Chiba from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chicharito Velasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Chiba shows good takedown defense.
Chiba throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Chiba lands a big head kick that sends Velasquez tumbling to the mat! Chiba takes a step backwards and waves Velasquez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Velasquez is rocked!
It looks like Chicharito Velasquez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Chiba finish him?
Chiba seems to be stalking Velasquez here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Velasquez drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenjiro Chiba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Granderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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172 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rich Granderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riseman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Granderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riseman pinned against the cage. Riseman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riseman cracks the inside of Granderson's front leg.
Riseman is looking to clinch but Granderson is avoiding it.
Riseman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riseman throws a head kick that misses.
Granderson with a poor takedown
and Riseman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riseman connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rich Granderson has been cut.
Riseman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Granderson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Granderson avoiding damage as Riseman throws knees to the body.
Granderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riseman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jonathan Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Granderson.
Riseman lands an elbow inside.
Riseman lands a good knee to the midsection. Granderson won't want to take too many of those.
Riseman drops Granderson with a big knee straight up the middle! Granderson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Granderson is rocked!
Granderson looks gassed!
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!
Granderson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Granderson limp body while Riseman jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Riseman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Lockley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lockley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disney's Gummy Bears Intro (Rus). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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30
260 lbs
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240 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Lockley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Flintstone!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lockley.
It looks like Fred Flintstone has been cut.
Lockley moves out of range of the strikes.
Flintstone shoots in and gets a takedown into Lockley's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flintstone throwing strikes from guard but Lockley blocks nicely.
Lockley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flintstone!
Lockley is stalling here but it's allowed Flintstone to get half guard.
Lockley prevents Flintstone from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockley is thwarting Flintstone's attempts to control the position.
Flintstone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fred Flintstone.
Lockley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flintstone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lockley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lockley is breathing heavily.
Lockley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flintstone lands a head shot.
It looks like Kevin Lockley has been cut.
Flintstone cracks Lockley with an uppercut from hell and Lockley crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Flintstone's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Flintstone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flintstone postures up and lands a big shot to Lockley's brow.
Flintstone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lockley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flintstone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flintstone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flintstone scoring with some ground and pound.
Kevin Lockley's cut is getting worse.
Flintstone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lockley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flintstone.
Flintstone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flintstone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flintstone works over Lockley with some ground and pound from guard.
Kevin Lockley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Flintstone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flintstone lands a couple of elbows.
Jeez, Kevin Lockley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Lockley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fred Flintstone!
A relieved looking Fred Flintstone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josef Gobbels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Paxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paxton has chosen Advance Australia Fair as his entrance music. Josef Gobbels has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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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
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josef Gobbels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Paxton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paxton misses with an uppercut.
Paxton misses with a hook
and Gobbels counters with a nice body shot.
Gobbels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paxton throws an off balance right hand
and Gobbels counters with a head kick that drops Paxton to the mat! Paxton scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gobbels walks into a straight right hand from Paxton.
Gobbels moves into range and clinches up with Paxton.
Paxton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gobbels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paxton's elbow.
Gobbels stalling the fight.
Gobbels throws a head punch that misses.
Gobbels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paxton is trying to break the clinch but Gobbels has him pressed against the cage.
Gobbels tries a body shot but Paxton blocks it.
Paxton avoiding damage as Gobbels throws knees to the body.
Paxton managing to block the knees to the body from Gobbels.
Paxton breaks from the clinch.
Gobbels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paxton.
Paxton misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobbels drops his hands momentarily and Paxton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paxton throws a series of punches but Gobbels avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Paxton.
It looks like Josef Gobbels has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paxton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gobbels counters with a big head kick but Paxton shrugs it off.
Paxton cracks Gobbels with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gobbels looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Paxton finish him?
Gobbels is rocked!
Paxton misses with a hook. Gobbels ducked under it nicely.
Paxton throws a series of punches but Gobbels moves out of range.
Paxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Gobbels counters with a head kick.
Paxton misses the jab.
Gobbels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paxton misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gobbels moves away from the strike by Paxton.
A head kick misses from Gobbels.
Paxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gobbels.
Billy Paxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paxton swings widly with a right hand
and Gobbels counters by moving into the clinch.
Paxton can't break the clinch.
Paxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Gobbels to work.
Paxton wants to get back to striking at distance but Gobbels won't allow it.
A short left from Paxton.
Paxton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gobbels has him pressed against the cage.
Gobbels struggles to land a body shot inside as Paxton controls his hands.
Gobbels tries to land knees in the clinch but Paxton avoids the damage to the body.
Paxton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paxton misses with a hook
and Gobbels counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Paxton there.
Paxton misses with a hook.
Gobbels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paxton.
Gobbels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Billy Paxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gobbels walks into a stiff left hand from Paxton.
Paxton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gobbels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gobbels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gobbels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paxton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gobbels ducks under a wild hook from Paxton.
Gobbels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paxton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gobbels is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paxton misses with a wild body shot.
Paxton throws a hook but Gobbels avoids it easily.
Paxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paxton throws a hook to the side of Gobbels's head but Gobbels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paxton sizes up Gobbels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gobbels counters with a head kick.
Paxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paxton jabs Gobbels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paxton misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paxton swings for the body but Gobbels moves out of range.
Paxton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gobbels had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gobbels takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paxton connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Paxton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josef Gobbels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paxton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paxton lands a big right hand that sends Gobbels crashing to the mat! Paxton stays standing though and waves Gobbels back to his feet!
Oh Gobbels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Paxton throws out a loose jab but Gobbels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gobbels seems to have got his legs back now.
Paxton lands a nice looking body shot.
Paxton throws a nice looking combination but Gobbels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gobbels ducks under a wild hook from Paxton.
A swing and a miss from Paxton.
Paxton lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Gobbels can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Paxton and Gobbels drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Paxton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Paxton!
Billy Paxton is the new middleweight champion!
Billy Paxton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Adam's NORTHERN WILD logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Matthews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Bourne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Matthews!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Chris Matthews has been cut.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bourne.
Bourne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
No joy there for Bourne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bourne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bourne lands the left hand.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bourne ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourne.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 lazy left from Matthews finds it's target.
A jab from Bourne does it's job there.
Bourne throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Bourne tries to work over Matthews's front leg with a kick but Matthews checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bourne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bourne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bourne tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews slips under a jab from Bourne.
Bourne throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Matthews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matthews tries to work over Bourne's front leg with a kick but Bourne checks it.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Bourne.
Matthews takes a swing at Bourne's ribcage but misses.
Bourne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews moves away from the strike by Bourne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews scores with the left hand. Bourne knows he should have avoided that one.
Bourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourne cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Bourne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bourne connects with a single shot there.
Bourne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Bourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Bourne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bourne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bourne throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bourne 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.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Bourne.
Matthews thuds a left hand into Bourne's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bourne's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Bourne 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.
Bourne cracks Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bourne is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bourne 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.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Bourne is breathing heavily.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bourne. That did some damage!
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Matthews scores with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Bourne.
Bourne missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bourne 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.
Bourne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to clinch but Bourne moves out of range.
Bourne misses with a straight right.
Matthews connects with the punch.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bourne's sensitive parts.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Bourne keeps it at a distance.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Bourne slips a jab and a cross from Matthews.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matthews - that will leave a mark!
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bourne. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Matthews connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Matthews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bourne.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourne was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Matthews thows a body kick. Bourne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourne.
A left lands for Bourne.
Bourne throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Bourne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matthews lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bourne will feel that in the morning.
Bourne throws a lazy uppercut
and Matthews counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Bourne needs to keep his hands up - Matthews had a free shot at his head there.
Matthews tests Bourne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bourne. That did some damage!
No joy there for Matthews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bourne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Bourne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews connects with a solid leg kick.
Matthews lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bourne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matthews.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Matthews scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews lands a head kick. Bourne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matthews digs a good hook to Bourne's body.
Matthews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chris Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bourne misses with a wild combination.
Bourne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthews.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthews lands with a kick to the temple. Bourne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matthews - that will leave a mark!
Matthews lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bourne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bourne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bourne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. Bourne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bourne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left lands for Matthews.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. Bourne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matthews throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters circling a little - Matthews finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to work over Bourne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Bourne controls his hands.
Bourne is trying to break free.
Bourne letting Matthews take a breather here.
Bourne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthews lands a right hand.
Matthews tries to work over Bourne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Matthews in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Matthews working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews.
Matthews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bourne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matthews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne blocks a body shot from Matthews.
Bourne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matthews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matthews lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matthews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthews lands a right hand.
Bourne is trying to force a seperation but Matthews has the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews tries a body shot but Bourne blocks it.
Bourne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matthews misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews lands a body punch.
A short right from Matthews on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Matthews's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews's corner calls for a 1-2. Matthews obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bourne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bourne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthews lands with a hook. Bourne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matthews scores with a nice body kick.
Bourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthews keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matthews lands with a right hand.
Bourne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matthews cracks Bourne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bourne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthews. That's going to slow Bourne down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews looks to land a combination. Bourne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matthews lands a head kick. Bourne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick from Matthews.
Matthews lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthews lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Matthews.
Matthews sizes up Bourne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bourne's sensitive parts.
Matthews throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bourne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthews throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matthews lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne ducks right into an uppercut from Matthews.
Matthews throws a head kick but Bourne moves out of range.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bourne. That did some damage!
Matthews scores with a spinning back kick!
Bourne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bourne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matthews lunges at Bourne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bourne's hand.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bourne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bourne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bourne 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.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Matthews.
Bourne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bourne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Matthews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bourne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matthews connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bourne. Bourne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bourne.
Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
Bourne misses with a hook.
Matthews scores with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Matthews.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bourne.
Matthews fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bourne.
Matthews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bourne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews has managed to clinch.
Matthews misses with a knee to the head.
Bourne can't break the clinch.
Bourne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Matthews really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Matthews's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matthews tries to land a front kick but Bourne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bourne cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bourne throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Bourne tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
A good leg kick by Matthews.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Bourne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matthews. Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Matthews takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourne moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne slips a jab from Matthews.
Bourne throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bourne's knee momentarily.
Matthews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthews.
An inside leg kick from Bourne misses.
Matthews cracks the inside of Bourne's front leg.
Bourne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bourne throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews throws a body punch but Bourne moves out of range.
Bourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
Matthews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Matthews moves out of range as Bourne strikes.
Bourne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matthews takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne scores with the left hand. Matthews knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Matthews listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bourne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matthews takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick from Matthews.
Bourne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bourne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matthews tries to move into range but Bourne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matthews misses with a body kick.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Bourne's leg. Bourne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Bourne.
Matthews walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bourne.
Matthews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Bourne circles away.
Matthews misses the jab.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Bourne's head but Bourne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Bourne moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Bourne misses with a straight left.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bourne on the side of the head.
Bourne is looking to slow Matthews down with leg kicks.
Matthews tried to score with a low kick but Bourne checks it.
Nice defenses there by Bourne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a low kick but Bourne moves out of range easily.
A combination from Bourne does no damage.
Bourne looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Matthews thumps Bourne with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Bourne.
Matthews takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Bourne moves out of range easily.
Matthews throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourne.
Bourne throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Matthews dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chris Matthews's cut.
That's time! Bourne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bourne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matthews.
Matthews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bourne's hands.
Bourne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bourne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Bourne misses its intended target.
Bourne missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bourne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matthews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Bourne's leg. Bourne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matthews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matthews walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Matthews scores with a four punch combination!
Bourne catches Matthews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bourne throws a nice looking combination but Matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Matthews lunges at Bourne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bourne's hand.
Bourne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bourne tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bourne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Bourne jabs Matthews right on the nose. Matthews blinks but takes it well.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bourne.
Bourne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matthews on the side of the head.
Bourne looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Bourne moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bourne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bourne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matthews.
Bourne keeps the fight on the outside.
Matthews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matthews defending well as Bourne loads up on a big left hand.
Bourne cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Matthews swings for the body but Bourne moves out of range.
Bourne looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Bourne throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Bourne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Bourne.
Matthews displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Bourne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matthews at a distance.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bourne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bourne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bourne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews throws a hook but Bourne avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bourne checks it well.
Matthews throws a solid leg kick but Bourne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthews.
John Bourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Matthews tenderised Bourne's leg. Bourne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Bourne throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Bourne cracks Matthews with a good jab.
Bourne misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bourne.
Bourne throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Bourne misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews stuns Bourne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bourne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bourne loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Matthews.
Well Matthews 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 John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Matthews!
Chris Matthews is the new super heavyweight champion!
Chris Matthews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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