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SUPREMACY 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Issot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Kirgiakos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonid Kirgiakos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Issot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonid Kirgiakos!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirgiakos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Leonid Kirgiakos has been cut.
Kirgiakos gets tackled into the cage by Issot. Issot maintains the clinch.
Issot pulls Kirgiakos into guard.
Kirgiakos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Issot keeping full guard, as Kirgiakos tries to pass.
Kirgiakos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Issot looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kirgiakos is defending well. Issot quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kirgiakos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Issot celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Issot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gray Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldi Rolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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187 lbs
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182 lbs
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World class MT
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gray Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronaldi Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Son showed some decent athleticism there.
Rolf trying to control but Son postures up.
Son prevents Rolf from improving his position.
Rolf is looking to control Son's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rolf avoid being mounted?
Son missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Son missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rolf gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolf is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf trying to control but Son is working from the bottom.
Rolf passes into half guard.
Rolf is trying to work for a kimura but Son is defending well.
Son wants to get back to his feet.
Rolf wants to pass to mount but Son is defending the position.
Son manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son is adopting a defensive guard.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Son utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Son is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf won't allow Son to get back to his feet.
Rolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ronaldi Rolf wasn't active enough on the ground.
Son keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Son slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Son throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Rolf.
Son bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rolf throws a leg kick which misses Son's front leg but catches the back leg as Son tries to avoid it.
Son throws a sloppy head kick and Rolf moves out of range easily.
Rolf forces Son back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son misses with the head strike.
Son avoiding damage as Rolf throws knees to the body.
Son breaks from the clinch.
Ronaldi Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Son circles away.
Rolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Son circles away.
Son misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Son paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rolf checks the leg kick.
Son fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Son lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Gray Son has been cut.
Son blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Son displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rolf up against the cage.
Rolf working Son over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldi Rolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gray Son's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Son fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rolf avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolf misses the target.
Rolf slips a jab and a cross from Son.
Son blocks a head kick by Rolf.
Rolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Son.
Rolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rolf missing with a left hand there. Son was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rolf drops his hands momentarily and Son takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rolf instigates a clinch.
Son wants to stall.
Rolf blocks an uppercut.
Son misses with some punches.
Son misses with a short punch on the inside.
Son misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Son lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
Son misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Son.
Son on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Son lands a body shot.
Rolf tries to land a knee to the head but Son blocks with his arms.
Son struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolf controls his hands.
Son lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rolf obliges.
Rolf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rolf missing with knees to the body.
Rolf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rolf lands an elbow inside.
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!
Son misses with some punches.
Rolf tries to land a knee to the head but Son blocks with his arms.
Son struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolf controls his hands.
A short right from Son.
A head punch on the inside from Son fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son digs a right hand underneath Rolf's ribcage. Rolf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rolf is breathing heavily.
Rolf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Son is trying to stall.
Son makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rolf lands an elbow inside.
Son tries to stall but Rolf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Son blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Son managing to block the knees to the body from Rolf.
Rolf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Son dodges an elbow strike from Rolf.
Son lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Son misses with some punches.
Son misses with some punches.
Rolf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rolf tries to land a knee to the head but Son blocks with his arms.
Son trying to stall but Rolf improves his position.
Rolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Son lands a hook to the side of the head.
Son blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf being controlled against the cage.
Rolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Son lands with a right to the head.
Rolf managing to block the knees to the body from Son.
Son managing to block the knees to the body from Rolf.
Son trying to control the position but instead, Rolf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Son into the cage.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Son.
Rolf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rolf tries to land a knee to the head but Son blocks with his arms.
Rolf blocks an uppercut.
Son lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Son tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolf's elbow.
Son fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Son pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Son can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son tries to work over Rolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf takes a shot to the head.
Son lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Son misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rolf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Son.
A knee to the head by Rolf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf blocks an uppercut.
Son blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Son creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rolf's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Son tries a body shot but Rolf blocks it.
Gray Son has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Son is pushing Rolf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Son lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Son is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rolf trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Son dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gray Son's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rolf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Son did well to prevent Rolf getting side control.
Rolf prevents Son from improving his position.
Rolf passes to side control.
Rolf tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rolf throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rolf is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Son will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Son tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rolf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolf tries for a kimura but Son is defending well.
Rolf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Son keeps working.
Rolf is trying to ground and pound but Son uses the momentary lack of control by Rolf to regain half guard.
Son regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rolf.
Son is looking to stand back up but Rolf counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son tries to roll over but Rolf keeps him under control.
Son is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolf.
Son is trying to stand.
Son wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy.
Rolf wants to take a breather but Son is having none of it.
Son is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf working over Son with some ground and pound. Son looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rolf is controlling the pace.
Rolf wants to control but Son is keeping him busy.
Son is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolf.
Rolf trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Son trying to control here.
Rolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rolf wants to control but Son is keeping him busy.
Rolf is trying to work for a kimura but Son is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Son kicks Rolf off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldi Rolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rolf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldi Rolf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meat Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieran Foran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foran comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Barbra Streisand by Duck Sauce kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Meat Shield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meat Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kieran Foran!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Foran.
Foran slips a jab from Shield.
Foran 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.
Foran misses with a right hand
and Shield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Foran as he checks the leg kick.
Kieran Foran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foran.
Foran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shield manages to avoid it.
Foran lands a right hook to the body.
Shield slips under a jab from Foran.
Nice defenses there by Shield.
Shield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foran checks a leg kick nicely.
Shield throws a big shot that misses.
Shield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shield cracks Foran with a good jab.
Foran lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foran throws a sloppy head kick and Shield moves out of range easily.
Shield takes a swing at Foran's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Foran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shield misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foran throws a one two combo.
Shield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foran throws out the jab.
Foran catches Shield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Foran throws a jab but it's blocked by Shield.
Foran is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shield.
Foran checks a leg kick.
Foran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Foran is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Foran misses.
Shield moves away from the strike by Foran.
Foran throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shield throws out the jab.
Shield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foran.
A shot to the liver by Foran. Beautiful body shot.
Foran dodges the punch combination from Shield.
Foran lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foran lands an overhand right.
Shield throws a series of punches but Foran moves out of range.
Shield misses with a body shot.
Foran misses with a wild body shot.
Foran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shield ducks under a wild hook from Foran.
Foran slips under a jab.
Foran misses with a straight left.
Foran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Foran works Shield's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Foran misses its intended target.
Foran swings for the body but Shield moves out of range.
Foran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shield.
Shield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foran circles away quickly and effectively.
Shield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Shield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Foran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shield blocks a jab.
Foran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Foran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Foran throws a hook to the side of Shield's head but Shield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foran.
Shield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Foran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Foran thuds a left hand into Shield's body.
Foran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shield.
Foran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shield moves away from the strike by Foran.
Shield takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foran dodges the punch combination from Shield.
Foran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shield.
Foran connects with a looping right hand.
Foran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shield.
Foran misses with a left hand
and Shield counters with a two punch combo.
Foran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foran drops his hands momentarily and Shield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shield lands with a good body shot.
Foran throws a chopping leg kick but Shield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Foran lands an overhand right.
Foran checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shield misses with a low kick as Foran jumps back.
Foran throws a shot from downtown. Shield moves away and avoids it.
Foran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shield.
Foran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shield was well out of range. Poor timing from Foran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Foran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Foran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Foran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shield has time to react.
Foran throws a hook but Shield avoids it easily.
Foran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shield is looking to score with low kicks.
Foran misses with a hook. Shield ducked under it nicely.
Foran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shield.
Foran misses with a looping left.
Shield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shield misses the shot to the body.
Shield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Foran checks a leg kick.
Foran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foran lands a jab to Shield's midsection.
Shield throws a hook but Foran blocks it.
Foran misses with a left hand
and Shield counters with a one-two to the body.
Foran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Foran misses with a looping left.
Shield fails to land with a series of punches.
Shield lands a really nice looking cross but Foran seems unphased.
Foran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foran.
Shield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Foran takes a swing at Shield's ribcage but misses.
Shield blocks a jab.
Foran tried to score with a low kick but Shield checks it.
A swing and a miss from Foran.
Foran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shield lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 slow jab from Foran misses its intended target.
Foran missing with a left hand there. Shield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Foran misses.
Foran lands a nice shot to the body.
Foran misses with a wild body shot.
Shield loads up on a big right hand but Foran slips the punch.
Shield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shield scores with a nice right hand.
Foran throws out a powerful jab.
Shield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shield cracks Foran with a good jab.
Foran looks to land a left hand but Shield moved out of range nicely.
Kieran Foran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foran slips a jab and a cross from Shield.
Shield swings for the body but Foran moves out of range.
Foran tries a low kick but Shield avoids it.
Foran tests Shield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foran misses the jab.
Shield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shield lands a jab to the nose.
Foran throws a jab but it's blocked by Shield.
Foran tried to score with a low kick but Shield checks it.
Foran misses with a body shot.
Shield moves away from the strike by Foran.
Foran lands with a hook. Shield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meat Shield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foran manages to avoid it.
Foran missing with a left hand there. Shield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foran thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Foran misses.
Shield lands with a straight right. Foran didn't see that one coming.
Shield misses with a series of wild punches.
Foran throws out a loose jab but Shield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foran throws a hook but Shield avoids it easily.
Shield moves away from the strike by Foran.
Foran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foran throws a push kick but Shield slaps the foot to one side.
Shield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shield. That did some damage!
Shield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foran catches Shield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Foran misses with a right hand
and Shield counters with a three punch combo that has Foran backing up. Foran nods at Shield to acknowledge the strikes.
Foran scores with a one two! Shield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Foran throws a poor cross that misses
and Shield counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Foran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foran.
Shield ducks under a wild hook from Foran.
Shield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Foran takes a swing at Shield's ribcage but misses.
Foran cracks Shield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Foran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shield.
Shield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shield manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shield. Foran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shield throws a series of punches but Foran moves out of range.
Shield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foran.
Foran is looking to land body kicks.
Shield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foran manages to avoid it.
Shield misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield misses with a low kick.
Foran throws out a loose jab but Shield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foran throws a looping overhand right but Shield ducks down to avoid it.
Shield throws a right and a left that Foran avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Foran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foran.
Some wild striking there from Shield.
Foran throws a good cross that connects.
Foran misses with a few strikes there.
Shield throws a body punch but Foran moves out of range.
Shield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foran.
Foran just misses with a punch to the body.
Shield misses with a double jab
and Foran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Foran checks a leg kick.
Shield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foran's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Shield misses its intended target.
Shield throws a hook to the side of Foran's head but Foran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shield fails to land with a series of punches.
Shield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foran moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foran throws the left hand but Shield avoids the punch easily.
Foran looks to land a combination but Shield avoids it well.
Shield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Foran finds it's way round the side to connect with Shield's head.
Shield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Foran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foran misses with a wild body shot.
Foran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shield under the eye.
Shield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foran.
Shield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foran misses with a hook.
Shield throws a leg kick that misses.
Foran misses with an uppercut.
Foran ducks under a wild hook from Shield.
Foran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shield jabs Foran right on the nose. Foran blinks but takes it well.
Shield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shield misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foran. Shield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Foran lands a glancing blow to the side of Shield's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foran jabs at Shield's body.
A big left from Foran misses.
Shield ducks under a wild hook from Foran.
Shield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Foran back to the cage. Shield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Foran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shield moves away from the strike by Foran.
Shield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Foran misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foran throws a hook but Shield avoids it easily.
Foran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foran throws a jab but it's blocked by Shield.
Foran throws a lazy right hand but Shield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meat Shield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kieran Foran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foran connects with a right hand. Shield shakes it off.
Shield avoids the head kick by Foran.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Foran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Foran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Foran!
Kieran Foran made sure to mention his sponsor, MMA ANIMAL in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hawks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 300 Violin Orchestra. Ronnie Castillo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Hawks's chin.
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4 - 4 - 0 |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Hawks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawks throws a series of punches but Castillo moves out of range.
Hawks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castillo circles away.
Hawks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castillo.
Castillo has Hawks up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Castillo uses from the top position.
Castillo wanted to stand there but Hawks had control of the position.
Castillo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hawks cracks Castillo with a good jab.
Hawks tries to keep at a distance but Castillo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castillo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castillo lands a nice knee to the body.
Hawks is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Castillo.
It looks like Jason Hawks has been cut.
Hawks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castillo prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Hawks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo stalls.
Castillo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hawks being controlled against the cage.
Castillo connects with a knee to the head.
Hawks is rocked!
Castillo crunches a lovely knee into Hawks's ribcage.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Hawks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castillo lands a big knee! That's hurt Hawks! Oh, he's all over the place! Castillo lands another knee that sends Hawks to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Castillo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meah Much (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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251 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meah Much!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Much coming out on top.
It looks like Steven Conner has been cut.
Conner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Much bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Conner's head backwards.
Conner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Much stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Much wants it to stay on the feet.
Much throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Much lands with a thumping leg kick.
Much fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Conner is breathing heavily.
Much lands a big head kick that sends Conner tumbling to the mat! Much takes a step backwards and waves Conner back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Much lands a nice looking kick to the body. Conner takes a step back to recover.
Conner 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.
Much lands a nice shot to the body.
Much throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Conner crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Meah Much!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mully Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrion Lannister has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mully Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lannister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombard was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister.
Lombard 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.
Lombard lands a jab to the nose.
Lannister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lannister with a poor takedown
and Lombard counters with a two punch combo.
Lannister takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lombard scores with a nice strike.
Lombard cracks Lannister with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lannister throws a sloppy head kick and Lombard moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Lombard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Lombard as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard gets a clinch.
Lannister tries to score a body lock takedown but Lombard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lombard prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombard breaks from the clinch.
Lannister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lannister looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lannister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombard.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Lombard circles away easily
and Lombard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Lombard circles away easily
and Lombard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lombard throws a one two combo.
Lannister misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lombard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombard moves away.
Lannister with a poor takedown
and Lannister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mully Lombard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lombard closes the distance and clinches.
Lombard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lombard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lombard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lannister had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lombard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lombard lands with a shot to the body.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister shoots and misses
and Lombard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lannister tries to land a body kick
and Lombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses
and Lombard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lombard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lombard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lannister throws a body kick that misses
and Lombard counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lannister on the side of the head.
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!
Lannister fails to land the takedown.
Lombard lands with a nice body punch.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Lombard circles away easily
and Lombard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lannister thinking.
Lombard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Lannister.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lannister. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lombard lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mully Lombard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lombard moves into the clinch successfully.
Lannister is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lombard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lombard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Lombard. No joy for Lannister on that attempt.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses
and Lombard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister 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.
Lannister with a poor takedown
and Lombard counters with a good, hard body kick but Lannister shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lannister throws a sloppy head kick
and Lombard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister misses with a takedown
and Lombard counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lombard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lannister on the side of the head.
Lannister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lombard!
It looks like Tyrion Lannister has been cut.
Lannister has his takedown stuffed
and Lombard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lombard scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lannister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lannister has his takedown stuffed
and Lannister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister fails with the takedown
and Lombard counters with a straight right hand.
Lannister throws a sloppy head kick
and Lombard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lombard lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lannister has time to react.
A left and a right from Lombard both land. Nice combination.
Lombard lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombard.
Lannister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lombard counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister with a poor takedown
and Lombard counters with a nice uppercut.
Lannister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lannister throws a hook to the side of Lombard's head but Lombard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombard moves into the clinch successfully.
Lombard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Lannister misses.
Lannister swinging wildly here.
Lannister with a poor takedown
and Lombard counters by clinching up.
Lombard manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard stuns Lannister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lombard throws a head kick that Lannister semi-blocks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lombard!
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!
Lombard connects with a body shot.
Lannister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lombard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lombard moves into range and clinches up with Lannister.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Lannister misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mully Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrion Lannister's cut.
That's time! Lannister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lannister takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lannister throws a right hand that Lombard ducks under and follows up with a left that Lombard also avoids with ease.
Lannister tries a head kick but it misses.
Lannister misses with a takedown
and Lombard counters by moving into the clinch.
Lombard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lombard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lannister shoots and misses
and Lombard counters with a right hand to the body.
Lannister with a poor takedown
and Lombard moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lombard manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard throws a good cross that connects.
Lombard works the jab nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lombard.
Lombard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombard connects with a looping right hand.
Lannister fails with the takedown
and Lombard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lannister throws a big shot that misses.
Mully Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombard connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard connects with a body shot that sends Lannister's belly button to the back.
Lannister with a poor takedown
letting Lombard counter with a right hand.
Lannister shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lombard counters with a three punch combo that has Lannister backing up. Lannister nods at Lombard to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister tries to bum rush Lombard with a series of wild strikes but Lombard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lombard works over Lannister's head and body with a nice combination.
Lombard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lannister is rocked!
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt
and Lombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Lannister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lannister takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lannister's head backwards.
Lannister shoots and misses
and Lombard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lannister seems to have got his legs back now.
Lombard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lombard breaks the clinch.
Mully Lombard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lannister misses with a takedown
letting Lombard counter with a right hand.
Lombard lands a nice looking body shot.
Lombard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lannister under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a lunging right hand
and Lombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lombard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lannister wants to take the fight to the mat but Lombard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lombard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Lannister.
Lannister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lombard counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lannister shoots and misses
letting Lombard counter with a right hand.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombard scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mully Lombard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lombard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mully Lombard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes into the arena with Parkway Drive - Frostbite blaring out of the sound system. 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.
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175 lbs
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27
181 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Stotch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stotch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stotch gets slowly back to his feet.
Stotch tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stotch misses with a takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Ben Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leopold Stotch.
Stotch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Stotch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gordon sprawls well initially but Stotch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gordon gets back to full guard.
Stotch wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stotch is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gordon doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Stotch paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gordon - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Gordon!
Our winner, Ben Gordon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Haws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazarus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Never Go Full Retard!. Haws has chosen The Garden's All Nighters as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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177 lbs
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23
183 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Lazarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Haws!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazarus misses with a takedown
and Haws counters with a three punch combo that has Lazarus backing up. Lazarus nods at Haws to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazarus moves out of range of the body kick from Haws.
Haws throws a series of punches but Lazarus avoids them all with ease.
Lazarus shoots in but Haws avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Lazarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Haws.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jon Haws is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haws but Haws pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haws connects with the punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lazarus dodges the punch combination from Haws.
Haws tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus swats away the attempt to clinch by Haws.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haws as he jumps to the side.
Haws swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Haws misses
and Lazarus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haws's guard.
Haws not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haws working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lazarus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lazarus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haws looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazarus is one step ahead there.
Haws looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haws is looking for a triangle but Lazarus pushes his legs off easily.
Haws looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lazarus has picked Haws up and slammed him! Haws can't keep hold of the triangle and Lazarus manages to pass to side control!
Haws isn't going anywhere.
Haws is trying to work for a sweep but Lazarus has mounted him!
Lazarus stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Haws. No joy for Lazarus on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Haws will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lazarus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haws counters with a left and a right that stings Lazarus.
Haws swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lazarus counters with a single leg into guard. Haws didn't expect that.
Lazarus tries to stand but Haws is controlling from the bottom.
Lazarus gets to his feet. Haws looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Haws tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazarus fails with the takedown
and Haws counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws throws a combination that misses
and Lazarus counters with a takedown into side control.
Lazarus stands up and beckons Haws to his feet.
Haws misses with a two punch combination.
Haws tries to bum rush Lazarus with a series of wild strikes but Lazarus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus with a poor takedown
and Haws counters with a three punch combo that has Lazarus backing up. Lazarus nods at Haws to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Lazarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Haws does no damage.
Lazarus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haws is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Lazarus or perhaps it was just good defense by Haws which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws misses with a series of wild punches.
Haws falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lazarus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haws's guard now.
Haws looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haws looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haws has an active guard here but Lazarus has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haws trying to hold on to Lazarus's head to control him but Lazarus postures up.
Lazarus stands up and beckons Haws to join him on the feet.
Haws falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lazarus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haws not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lazarus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Haws stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haws wants it to stay on the feet.
Haws tries to bum rush Lazarus with a series of wild strikes but Lazarus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haws swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lazarus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haws's guard now.
Lazarus gets to his feet. Haws looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Haws throws a sloppy head kick and Lazarus moves out of range easily.
Lazarus has a takedown stuffed.
Haws misses with a two punch combination.
Kirk Lazarus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Haws!
Lazarus stands up from mount. Strange move.
Haws throws a combination that misses
and Lazarus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Haws!
Haws is trying to reverse the position but instead Lazarus has taken his back - oops!
Lazarus biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haws throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haws looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lazarus checks a leg kick.
Haws fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haws wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Lazarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haws fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Haws, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haws misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Haws misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lazarus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haws throws a combination that misses
and Lazarus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haws's guard now.
Lazarus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Haws, up you get!
Haws throws a head kick but Lazarus moves out of range.
Haws walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lazarus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazarus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haws.
A combination from Haws does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lazarus clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haws misses with a series of wild punches.
Haws throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lazarus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lazarus gets to his feet - Haws follows without any prompting.
Haws tries to clinch
so Lazarus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haws is working an open guard so Lazarus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Haws throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lazarus counters with a shoot takedown. Haws fights it but they end up in guard.
Haws working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lazarus has passed into half guard!
Haws wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lazarus is working away from the top position though.
Lazarus decides to return to a standing position.
Lazarus shoots in looking for a takedown but Haws manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazarus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lazarus checks a low kick from Haws.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haws defends it nicely.
Haws throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haws misses with a wild combination.
Haws tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lazarus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws misses with the combination.
Haws swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lazarus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haws is looking to improve his position.
Lazarus tries to stand and escape but Haws is controlling the position.
Lazarus decides to stand up.
Haws misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lazarus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus blocks a head kick by Haws.
Lazarus tries for a takedown but Haws circles away easily
and Haws counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Lazarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haws fails to land with a series of punches.
Haws throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lazarus had his way with Jon Haws in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Haws throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lazarus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lazarus is looking to stand up but Haws won't let him.
Haws isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lazarus stacks Haws on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lazarus!
Haws tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lazarus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haws struggling a bit here.
Lazarus decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lazarus get's back to his feet.
Haws wants to clinch up but Lazarus keeps it at a distance.
Haws throws a right hand that Lazarus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lazarus also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus avoids the body shot from Haws.
Lazarus moves out of range of the body kick.
Haws works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lazarus blocks the body kick.
Haws misses with an uppercut
and Lazarus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lazarus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws 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.
Haws looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haws is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lazarus stands up and waves to Haws to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Haws. No joy for Lazarus on that attempt.
Jon Haws has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haws tries to clinch
and Lazarus counters with a single leg into guard. Haws didn't expect that.
Haws wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lazarus is now in half guard.
Lazarus is thwarting Haws's attempts to control the position.
Haws wants to improve his position but Lazarus is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Lazarus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lazarus 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 49:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Lazarus!
A relieved looking Kirk Lazarus 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gable Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolly Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giant comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Final Hour kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jolly Giant acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
24 - 12 - 1 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gable Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jolly Giant!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Giant won't allow Bot to pass to mount.
Giant pushes Bot off looking to stand but Bot dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Giant defending well though.
Giant is trying to stand back up but Bot is controlling him
Giant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sloppy strikes from Giant. Those never looked like landing.
Giant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bot motions for Giant to come forward. Bot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Giant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Giant.
Giant doesn't manage to clinch there - Bot circles away.
Bot swats away the attempt to clinch by Giant.
Bot throws a sloppy head kick
and Bot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bot is looking to advance position but Giant won't allow it.
Giant pushes Bot off looking to stand but Bot dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bot.
Bot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Giant trying to control but Bot postures up.
Giant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bot.
Giant tries to kick Bot off in order to stand up. Bot Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Giant dodges the ground and pound from Bot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant is trying to improve his position.
Giant pushes Bot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bot advances nicely into full mount.
Giant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bot misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bot landing shots from mount.
Bot lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Giant is rocked!
Giant looks gassed!
Bot is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Giant goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Bot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gable Bot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Carlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Eastmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlo comes to the cage accompanied by NFG-Anthem for the Unwanted. Eastmond has chosen Nelly- Here Comes The Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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32
174 lbs
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Carlo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Eastmond!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastmond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carlo.
Eastmond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eastmond gets the takedown into side control.
Carlo tries to improve position but can't.
Eastmond working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Carlo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Eastmond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eastmond lands with a punch from half guard.
Carlo wants to improve his position but Eastmond is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastmond is pressing down on Carlo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carlo is holding on for now.
Eastmond wants to control but Carlo is keeping him busy.
Eastmond has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carlo working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond controlling the pace for now.
Carlo is looking to improve his position but Eastmond isn't that keen on the idea.
Eastmond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Eastmond throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Carlo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eastmond has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carlo's face.
Eastmond looking to finish Carlo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carlo!
Eastmond throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carlo because Eastmond loaded up on that one.
Carlo is desperately trying to improve his position but Eastmond has a good base and remains in mount.
Eastmond is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eastmond working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carlo wants to hold on but Eastmond pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond lands a big shot there that rocks Carlo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Carlo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carlo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carlo is staying active underneath Eastmond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Eastmond has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Eastmond unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Eastmond dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carlo misses with an uppercut. Eastmond saw that one coming.
Carlo slips under a jab.
Eastmond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eastmond lands a jab to the nose.
Eastmond loads up on a big right hand but Carlo slips the punch.
Carlo drops his hands momentarily and Eastmond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eastmond doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carlo counters with a straight right hand.
Eastmond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carlo misses with an uppercut. Eastmond saw that one coming.
Carlo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eastmond scores with a nice strike.
Eastmond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eastmond stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eastmond throws a right hand that Carlo ducks under and follows up with a left that Carlo also avoids with ease.
No luck for Carlo with that takedown attempt.
Carlo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice combination there by Carlo.
Carlo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carlo stalling away here and it's allowed Eastmond to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Carlo throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlo trying to control but Eastmond is working from the bottom.
Carlo is looking to advance position but Eastmond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlo is squirming around, avoiding Eastmond's attempts to control the action.
Carlo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carlo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eastmond's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eastmond's back!
Eastmond tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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!
Eastmond is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eastmond is looking to escape.
Carlo unloads with some shots from mount but Eastmond bucks and avoids them well.
Carlo controlling from mount.
Carlo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlo wants to control but instead Eastmond manages to regain half guard.
Ryan Eastmond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlo wants to free his trapped foot but Eastmond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eastmond is pressing down on Carlo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Eastmond will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carlo scores with a sloppy right hand. Eastmond should have avoided that one.
Eastmond's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carlo under the eye.
Carlo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eastmond has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carlo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eastmond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eastmond might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Eastmond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eastmond with a jab.
Eastmond scores with a body shot.
Eastmond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eastmond misses with a looping left.
Carlo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eastmond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carlo somewhat.
Jab from Eastmond.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eastmond lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carlo takes a step back to recover.
Eastmond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carlo in his tracks.
Eastmond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eastmond thuds his right hand into Carlo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Eastmond.
Eastmond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carlo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carlo misses with the combination.
Jab from Eastmond.
Carlo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eastmond can pounce on him.
Eastmond bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carlo's head.
Nice jab there from Eastmond.
A right-left combo lands from Eastmond.
It looks like Jim Carlo has been cut.
Eastmond misses with a head kick.
Eastmond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carlo to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eastmond connects with the punch.
Carlo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eastmond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carlo is rocked!
Eastmond closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carlo to the mat! Carlo manages to get full guard.
Oh Carlo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eastmond is one step ahead there.
Carlo seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eastmond passes Carlo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eastmond uses his free foot to push down on Carlo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carlo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond content just to control the position here.
Eastmond lands with some strikes.
Eastmond landing shots from mount.
Carlo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eastmond landing shots from mount.
Eastmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eastmond lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eastmond putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Eastmond with the ground and pound from mount.
Eastmond with the ground and pound from mount.
Eastmond postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carlo looks a forlorn figure.
Carlo is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eastmond is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Eastmond putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carlo is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Eastmond really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Carlo's cut.
That's time! Carlo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carlo shoots in looking for a takedown but Eastmond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carlo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carlo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eastmond moves away.
Carlo shoots in and drives through. Eastmond sprawls well.
Eastmond fails with a takedown attempt.
Eastmond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carlo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carlo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eastmond manages to get to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Carlo wants to control from the top but Eastmond keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastmond scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Eastmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Eastmond looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Eastmond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlo working a defensive guard here.
Eastmond wanted to stand there but Carlo had control of the position.
Carlo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eastmond is controlling him.
Eastmond avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carlo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eastmond.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eastmond wants to pass the guard but Carlo is keeping the position.
Carlo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond throwing strikes but missing.
Eastmond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eastmond throws a big elbow that misses.
Carlo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eastmond trying to control but Carlo is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carlo lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Eastmond dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jim Carlo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Eastmond thuds his right hand into Carlo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eastmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eastmond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eastmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carlo fails with the takedown.
Eastmond closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carlo did well to prevent Eastmond getting side control.
Eastmond scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carlo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eastmond trying to control but Carlo is working from the bottom.
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!
Eastmond throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Eastmond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlo wants to sweep here but Eastmond controlling him for the moment.
Carlo keeping full guard, as Eastmond tries to pass.
Eastmond is looking to advance position but Carlo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Eastmond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carlo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Eastmond closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carlo's guard.
Eastmond cracks Carlo with a solid left hand.
Eastmond wants to control from the top but Carlo keeps moving.
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!
Eastmond looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eastmond wants to control from the top but Carlo keeps moving.
Eastmond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlo keeping moving, preventing Eastmond from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Eastmond wasn't active enough on the ground.
A lazy left from Eastmond finds it's target.
Eastmond looks to land a right hand but Carlo moved out of range.
Jim Carlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eastmond slips a straight right by Carlo.
Eastmond lands an overhand right.
Ryan Eastmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eastmond looks to land a combination but Carlo avoids it well.
Carlo throws a leg kick but Eastmond sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Eastmond.
Carlo drops his hands momentarily and Eastmond takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carlo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Eastmond sprawls well initially but Carlo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Eastmond's thigh. Eastmond counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Eastmond pushes Carlo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Eastmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eastmond 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Eastmond! Ryan Eastmond retains his welterweight title!
Ryan Eastmond tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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