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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oring Smegma Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Green (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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265 lbs
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260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oring Smegma Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Green!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smegma Iii tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily
and Green counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Still in half guard, Green seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is trying to control. Smegma Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smegma Iii holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Abraham Green hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smegma Iii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Green counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smegma Iii wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Green pushes Smegma Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smegma Iii is trying to push Green away but Green has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Green should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smegma Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smegma Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Green counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oring Smegma Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smegma Iii is working for takedown but Green is calmly controlling the position for now.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smegma Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Green counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smegma Iii won't be happy with that.
Smegma Iii is breathing heavily.
Green tries to advance to mount but Smegma Iii denies him.
Green is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Smegma Iii is trying to escape and Green transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Smegma Iii is forced to tap! Nice work there by Green! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abraham Green!
A very excited looking Abraham Green made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Romulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyperbole Sucks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyperbole Sucks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julius Romulus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hyperbole Sucks!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romulus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sucks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romulus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romulus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sucks will feel that in the morning.
Sucks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romulus shoots in for a double leg but Sucks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Romulus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romulus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sucks is fending him off so far but Romulus persists. Nope, Sucks circles away and we're back to standing.
Sucks throws a chopping leg kick but Romulus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romulus shoots in looking for a takedown. Sucks tries to sprawl out of it but Romulus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sucks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Romulus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sucks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sucks scores with a jab. Romulus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romulus shoots in looking for a takedown. Sucks tries to sprawl out of it but Romulus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sucks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romulus is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Sucks.
Romulus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sucks as he jumps to the side.
Sucks has closed the distance and engaged Romulus in a clinch.
Romulus avoiding damage as Sucks throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romulus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sucks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romulus backwards.
Romulus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sucks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Romulus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sucks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romulus is defending well for now.
Sucks misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Sucks.
Sucks effectively controlling the action here.
Romulus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romulus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sucks landing knees to the body.
Sucks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sucks throws a leg kick which misses Romulus's front leg but catches the back leg as Romulus tries to avoid it.
Sucks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sucks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sucks works Romulus's body with a nice hook.
Sucks scores with a kick to the body.
Romulus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sucks can pounce on him.
Sucks lands a head kick. Romulus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sucks throws a leg kick which misses Romulus's front leg but catches the back leg as Romulus tries to avoid it.
Romulus tries for a takedown but Sucks circles away easily
and Sucks counters with a leg kick.
Sucks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sucks with a nice cross.
Sucks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sucks connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sucks lands a glancing blow to the side of Romulus's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sucks cracks Romulus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck for Romulus with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyperbole Sucks dominated that round.
That's time! Romulus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sucks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sucks.
Sucks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Romulus's head.
Sucks throws a head kick but Romulus moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Romulus.
Romulus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sucks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romulus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sucks was well out of range. Poor timing from Romulus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romulus tries for a takedown but Sucks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sucks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romulus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Julius Romulus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sucks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romulus blocks a low kick nicely.
Romulus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sucks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Romulus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sucks is looking to reverse the position.
Romulus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sucks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sucks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sucks struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucks is not content to let Romulus control the position.
Sucks wants to control but Romulus postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hyperbole Sucks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sucks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sucks tries a head kick but it misses.
Sucks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romulus misses with an uppercut
and Sucks counters with a head kick. That will keep Romulus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romulus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sucks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romulus.
Romulus closes the distance and clinches up with Sucks, looking for a takedown. Romulus pushes Sucks against the cage but Sucks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romulus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sucks.
Sucks connects with a high kick.
Julius Romulus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sucks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Romulus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sucks scores with a hook.
Good leg kick by Sucks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sucks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyperbole Sucks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sucks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romulus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romulus tries to clinch up but Sucks circles away and keeps his distance.
Sucks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A good leg kick by Sucks.
Romulus blocks a leg kick.
Sucks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sucks.
Romulus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sucks misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romulus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Romulus checks a low kick from Sucks.
Sucks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Romulus dives in and grabs Sucks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sucks pushes down on Romulus's head and hops out.
Romulus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Romulus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sucks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romulus's sensitive parts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sucks. Romulus shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sucks. That's going to slow Romulus down.
Sucks fakes the leg kick and cracks Romulus in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sucks.
Sucks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romulus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sucks lands a head kick!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Romulus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romulus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sucks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romulus's face.
Sucks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romulus avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romulus wants to stall.
Romulus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Romulus trying to control the position but instead, Sucks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romulus into the cage.
Romulus avoiding damage as Sucks throws knees to the body.
Sucks landing knees to the body.
Romulus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sucks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sucks scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romulus shoots in for a takedown but Sucks shows good takedown defense.
Sucks closes the distance and clinches.
Hyperbole Sucks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romulus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Sucks.
Sucks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sucks lands a good knee to the midsection. Romulus won't want to take too many of those.
Sucks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Julius Romulus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sucks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hyperbole Sucks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sucks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyperbole Sucks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killer Killerston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killerston has chosen One of a Kind by Breaking Point as his entrance music. The key to victory for BJ Penn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killer Killerston!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Killerston. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Killerston to the mat! Killerston manages to get full guard.
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Killerston working a defensive guard here.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penn is in close to Killerston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Penn wants to get up but he can't break Killerston's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Killerston wants to stand and escape but Penn is having none of it.
Penn works over Killerston with some ground and pound from guard.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killerston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killerston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killerston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killerston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn throws a big elbow that misses.
Killerston wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Killerston looks winded!
Penn works over Killerston with some ground and pound from guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Killerston keeps moving.
Penn lands a couple of digs.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Killerston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penn wants to control from the top but Killerston keeps moving.
Penn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Killerston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killerston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killerston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Killerston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Penn wants to control from the top but Killerston keeps moving.
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Killerston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Killerston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn trying to control but Killerston is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Killerston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killerston manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Killerston's guard.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Killerston blocks nicely.
Penn throws a big elbow that misses.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Killerston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Killerston wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Killerston has momentary wrist control but Penn slips an elbow through the middle.
Killerston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killerston's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Killerston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killerston is looking to stand up but Penn isn't so interested in that idea.
Penn wants to control from the top but Killerston keeps moving.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn passes Killerston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Killerston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killerston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn is nestled in close to Killerston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn escapes and gets back to his feet.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killerston's waist but Killerston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
Killerston leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Killerston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn gets a double leg takedown into Killerston's guard.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Killerston wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Penn works over Killerston with some ground and pound from guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Killerston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killerston wants to stand up but Penn is controlling him.
Penn works over Killerston with some ground and pound from guard.
Killerston is breathing heavily.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
BJ Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Killerston keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Killerston wants to stand up but Penn is controlling him.
Penn works over Killerston with some ground and pound from guard.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Killerston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn landing some decent shots from guard.
Penn passes into half guard.
Penn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killerston defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killerston defending well though.
Penn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Penn is nestled in close to Killerston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Penn wants to control but Killerston is keeping him busy.
Penn prevents Killerston from improving his position.
Penn working over Killerston with some ground and pound. Killerston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn works his way into side control.
The strikes coming from Penn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Penn stands up and beckons Killerston to his feet.
Penn gets the takedown into side control.
Penn is staying tight to Killerston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
What's Killerston going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Killerston is defending well.
Penn wants to control but Killerston is keeping him busy.
Penn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Penn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Penn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Killerston wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Penn cracks Killerston with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Killerston can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Penn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Penn working the body and head with strikes.
Penn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Penn trying to control the action but Killerston is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killerston is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Penn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Penn decides to stand back up. Penn steps back and let's Killerston get back to his feet.
Penn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Killerston backs up against the cage.
Penn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Killerston was covering up waiting for the punch and Penn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Killerston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn 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. This is the final round!
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Killerston dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Killerston's head and hops out.
Killerston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn feints and as Killerston raises his hands in defense, Penn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Killerston keeps moving.
Penn is really struggling to control Killerston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.
Penn trying to control but Killerston is working from the bottom.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn pushes down on Killerston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Killerston is looking to improve his position.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Penn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Killerston is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). BJ Penn!
A very excited looking BJ Penn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Addison Deersworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deersworth's entrance music is Warrior's Call by Volbeat. A fine choice. Tyson Axe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Addison Deersworth's chin.
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199 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Addison Deersworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Axe!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe looks to land a right hand but Deersworth moved out of range.
Deersworth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Axe's half guard.
Deersworth working over Axe with some ground and pound. Axe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deersworth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Axe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deersworth connects with a nice short shot to Axe's temple.
Deersworth winds up and cracks Axe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axe has hold of Deersworth's hands but Deersworth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deersworth is looking to advance position but Axe won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Deersworth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Deersworth seems content to control.
Deersworth is working for a kimura but Axe is defending it quite comfortably.
Deersworth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe pushes Deersworth off looking to stand but Deersworth dives back in and keeps control.
Deersworth in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Axe tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Deersworth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Addison Deersworth!
A very excited looking Addison Deersworth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Barreta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis has chosen Space Lord - Monster Magnet as his entrance music. Max Barreta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Ellis's chin.
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170 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Barreta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ellis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ellis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barreta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barreta taking a breather here.
Ellis is trying to improve his position.
Barreta is staying tight to Ellis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barreta landing a few strikes.
Ellis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barreta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreta looks up at the clock and then as Ellis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barreta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barreta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ellis on the ground.
Barreta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barreta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barreta working the head and body with strikes.
Barreta taking a breather here.
Barreta stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barreta wants to clinch.
Barreta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ellis to the mat! Ellis manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barreta won't allow Ellis to sweep him here.
Barreta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ellis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barreta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barreta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ellis looking for a guillotine here but Barreta defends easily.
Barreta won't allow Ellis to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barreta trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Ellis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barreta controls the pace.
Max Barreta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Barreta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ellis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barreta decides to stand back up. Barreta steps back and let's Ellis get back to his feet.
Barreta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barreta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ellis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ellis seems a little lost for a moment, as Barreta dominates the positioning.
Ellis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ellis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barreta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barreta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ellis to the ground. Barreta is now in Ellis's guard.
Barreta wanted to stand there but Ellis had control of the position.
Barreta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barreta wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Ellis looking to control.
Barreta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ellis is proving hard to escape from.
Max Barreta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Barreta wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Barreta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Barreta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ellis wants to control but Barreta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barreta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barreta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Max Barreta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ellis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barreta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreta looking to score a takedown here. Ellis is defending well but Barreta drives through and ends up in Ellis's guard.
Ellis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barreta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barreta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellis is keeping the position for now.
Ellis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barreta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barreta is in close to Ellis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barreta stands and throws Ellis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barreta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreta working the ground and pound.
Barreta happy to just control the position for now.
Barreta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ellis for as long as he can get away with.
Ellis looking for a sweep but Barreta has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis can't escape the position.
Barreta scoring with strikes but Ellis is staying in there.
Barreta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barreta controlling from mount.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barreta dominated that second round.
That's time! Barreta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Barreta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellis misses with a body kick.
Barreta is looking to score with low kicks.
Ellis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barreta.
Barreta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barreta gets the takedown into side control.
Barreta decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barreta clinches.
Barreta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreta throws a head kick that misses.
Ellis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barreta takes the fight into the clinch.
Barreta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barreta tries for a takedown but Ellis manages to get underhooks.
Ellis is trying to break the clinch but Barreta has him pressed against the cage.
Ellis being controlled against the cage.
Barreta can't find room to land a body shot as Ellis controls the action.
Barreta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ellis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barreta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barreta wants to get up but he can't break Ellis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ellis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barreta wants to get up but he can't break Ellis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barreta wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis controls Barreta momentarily but Barreta frees himself.
Barreta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ellis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Barreta from controlling successfully.
Barreta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellis can do to turn this around?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barreta is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Max Barreta.
Barreta scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ellis's guard.
Ellis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barreta's guard.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Barreta keeps moving.
Barreta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barreta is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barreta is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Barreta from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Barreta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barreta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Barreta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juergen Blin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirby's entrance music is Forgot about dre.. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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35
199 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juergen Blin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blin lands with a good body shot.
Blin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kirby looks to throw the jab but Blin is out of range.
Kirby scores with a hook.
It looks like Juergen Blin has been cut.
Blin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kirby is able to avoid easily.
Kirby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blin's head backwards.
Blin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirby.
Blin walks into a straight right hand from Kirby.
Blin is rocked!
Kirby fakes the body blow, causing Blin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Blin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Kirby!
John Kirby managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BeastMode, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lady The Odd Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samin Ax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lady The Odd Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samin Ax!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ax drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The Odd Ball manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ax winds up and cracks The Odd Ball with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Odd Ball is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Odd Ball is staying active underneath Ax, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ax looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ax thows a huge punch but The Odd Ball dodges it nicely.
The Odd Ball tries to roll over but Ax keeps him under control.
Ax is nestled in close to The Odd Ball, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ax lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ax not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Odd Ball looking for submissions off his back.
Ax is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Odd Ball wants to improve his position but Ax is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Odd Ball moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ax must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Odd Ball has his foot on Ax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ax works his way back into a safe position though.
The Odd Ball had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ax defends it easily.
The Odd Ball looking for subs off his back but Ax has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ax is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Odd Ball doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ax.
Ax slips a nice elbow through The Odd Ball's hands, connecting with The Odd Ball's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Odd Ball is pressing down on Ax's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Odd Ball really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ax scoring with some ground and pound.
The Odd Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
The Odd Ball looking for a triangle here. Ax is fighting it but it looks tight! The Odd Ball pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ax is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lady The Odd Ball!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesner comes into the arena with down with the sickness blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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248 lbs
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259 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Baker!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lesner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lesner has Baker in his guard.
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baker has managed to get both his arms back between Lesner's legs - danger averted.
Lesner wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker wanted to stand there but Lesner had control of the position.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesner is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker trying to control but Lesner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lesner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baker is aware though and is defending well.
Baker chips away with some ground and pound.
Baker tries to stand but Lesner is controlling from the bottom.
Lesner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baker wants to stand but Lesner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Baker gets to his feet. Lesner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesner counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Lesner to acknowledge the strikes.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Lesner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lesner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baker is aware though and is defending well.
Lesner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker wants to control from the top but Lesner keeps moving.
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lesner's guard.
Lesner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baker is aware though and is defending well.
Baker landing some decent shots from guard.
Baker connects with a couple of short punches.
Lesner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baker stacks Lesner 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 Baker!
Baker working the ground and pound.
Baker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Lesner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Lesner moves out of range easily.
Lesner shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a right and a left that Lesner avoids nicely.
Baker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lesner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baker won't be happy with that.
Baker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lesner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lesner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baker, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lesner but great work by Baker.
Lesner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baker connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brock Lesner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesner. Lesner gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker lands a left and a right that send Lesner crashing to the mat, dazed. Baker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Brock Lesner has been cut.
Brock Lesner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker misses with a combination
and Lesner counters with a low kick, right behind Baker 's knee.
Baker connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lesner covering up! Baker comes in with a big uppercut and Lesner goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matt Baker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen Master of Puppets as his entrance music. Craig Stone has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miguel Cotto's chin.
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145 lbs
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152 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Cotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Stone!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Cotto shows good takedown defense.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Stone.
Stone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cotto to the mat! Cotto manages to get full guard.
Cotto is looking to stand up but Stone isn't so interested in that idea.
Cotto is pulling down on Stone's head to control his posture.
Cotto keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cotto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Stone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cotto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Cotto is keeping the position.
Stone throws an elbow that misses. Cotto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stone's guard. Nice move by Cotto!
Stone wants to stand and escape but Cotto is having none of it.
Cotto wants to get up but he can't break Stone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cotto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cotto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone looks winded!
Cotto slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone shoots and misses
and Cotto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
Stone tries for a takedown but Cotto circles away easily
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cotto as he avoids it easily.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Stone shoots for a takedown but Cotto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stone dives in and grabs Cotto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cotto pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.
Stone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cotto's waist but Cotto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stone off to one side.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone shoots and misses
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone with a poor takedown
and Cotto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
Cotto stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone fails with the takedown
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone tries for a takedown but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stone fails with the takedown
and Cotto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cotto.
Cotto stalling.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cotto.
Cotto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cotto obliges.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto looking to stall.
Cotto lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cotto counters with a series of strikes. Stone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cotto counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Cotto. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Cotto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stone tries for a takedown but Cotto circles away easily
and Cotto counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone shoots and misses
letting Cotto counter with a right hand.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cotto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
Stone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cotto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cotto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotto defends it nicely.
Miguel Cotto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Cotto counters with a two punch combo.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Stone.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotto defends it nicely.
Cotto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotto wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Cotto, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Cotto against the cage but Cotto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cotto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cotto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cotto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cotto as he avoids it easily.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cotto but Cotto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cotto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Craig Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cotto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cotto counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone fails to land the takedown.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cotto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone is rocked!
Miguel Cotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone shoots and misses
and Cotto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cotto sprawls well. Cotto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Stone fails with the takedown
and Cotto rattles Stone with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Stone tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cotto dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Stone stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brucey Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Freestyler. Phillips has chosen In the air tonight-nonpoint as his entrance music. Brucey Phillips has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brad Ryan's chin.
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164 lbs
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176 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Good knees
Very strong |
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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
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brucey Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan feints a jab promting Phillips to slip. Ryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Phillips slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ryan lands in his opponent's guard.
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Phillips's guard.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Ryan postures up in Phillips's guard and throws a big left but Phillips blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryan won't allow Phillips to sweep him here.
Phillips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is in close to Phillips's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Brad Ryan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Phillips avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Danga de danga de dang - Ryan scores with a four punch combination!
Ryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Phillips is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ryan.
Brad Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phillips.
Ryan with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Ryan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phillips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to bum rush Phillips with a series of wild strikes but Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan tries to bum rush Phillips with a series of wild strikes but Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan scores with a three punch combo!
Phillips throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Phillips finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ryan throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Ryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phillips will feel that in the morning.
Ryan scores with a head kick. Phillips tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Phillips avoids it well.
Ryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips takes one on the button.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ryan connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryan to the ground. Ryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brad Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryan.
Ryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phillips dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
Ryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phillips takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ryan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Phillips can't get the takedown.
Brad Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brucey Phillips.
Phillips goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Ryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryan scores with a three punch combo!
Ryan lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryan works the jab nicely.
Ryan throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Good exchange - Ryan coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phillips throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryan.
Decent striking displayed by Ryan there.
Ryan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Phillips gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ryan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Phillips moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Phillips walks into a jab.
Phillips wants to clinch.
Ryan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips moves out of range of the body kick.
Brad Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Ryan scores with a four punch combination!
Ryan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Ryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phillips takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Ryan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phillips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Phillips has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phillips backs up against the cage.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ryan lands a high kick!
Phillips takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ryan looks to land a combination. Phillips sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Phillips tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan circles away.
Jab by Ryan.
Phillips takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips clinches up with Ryan and pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan stalling the fight.
Phillips drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brad Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brucey Phillips.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Ryan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phillips has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryan after a bit of a struggle.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryan.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Phillips avoids it well.
Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phillips at a distance.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
A lazy left from Ryan finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands an overhand right.
A jab from Ryan misses.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phillips being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan distracts Phillips with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ryan connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ryan connects with a couple of short punches.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan cracks Phillips with a solid left hand.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips has momentary wrist control but Ryan slips an elbow through the middle.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Ryan clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Phillips takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan dips to his left and cracks Phillips with an uppercut!
Ryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phillips will feel that in the morning.
Ryan lands a jab.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ryan lands an overhand right.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phillips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryan sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryan cracks Phillips with an open hand slap.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brad Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brucey Phillips.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ryan has his hands clasped together around Phillips's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phillips.
Ryan moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan is pulling down on Phillips's head. It's preventing any offense from Phillips, at least for the moment.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment.
Phillips wanted to stand there but Ryan had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brad Ryan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Ryan.
Ryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phillips has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Ryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ryan.
A left lands for Ryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a head kick that Phillips semi-blocks.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan scores with a nice right hand.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Ryan finds it's target.
Phillips takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan throws the left hand but Phillips avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Ryan had his way with Brucey Phillips in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ryan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ryan scores with a kick to the body.
Phillips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
Ryan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phillips has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ryan.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Ryan cracks Phillips with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Ryan.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Ryan sprawls well.
Brad Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brucey Phillips.
Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan lands a high kick!
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Ryan - just one landing.
Ryan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phillips on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Phillips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Ryan finds it's way through Phillips's defenses.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Phillips wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Phillips stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryan.
Ryan punishes Phillips's body with a nice straight punch.
Phillips is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ryan.
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!
Ryan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ryan swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryan is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.
Brucey Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Brad Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Phillips's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brad Ryan.
Phillips on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ryan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phillips's head.
Ryan with a hook.
Ryan connects with a high kick.
Phillips on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Ryan!
Brad Ryan retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Brad Ryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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