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WFC - 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Simeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donny Bag is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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187 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donny Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Simeon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag darts in and clinches Simeon up against the cage.
Bag is trying to trip Simeon. He has hold of a leg but Simeon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bag persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bag stops Simeon from standing up.
Bag throws an elbow that misses. Simeon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bag's guard. Nice move by Simeon!
Bag definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simeon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bag looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bag keeping moving, preventing Simeon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Simeon working a defensive guard but Bag passes into half guard.
Simeon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bag is working away from the top position though.
Bag stands up out of the half guard.
Simeon shoots in looking for a takedown but Bag manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simeon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body kick there by Bag.
Simeon looks winded!
Simeon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bag defends it nicely.
Simeon shoots in looking for a takedown but Bag manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simeon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donny Bag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Simeon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bag looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bag slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bag's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bag is looking for a kimura here.
Bag scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simeon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bag in particular looking to stall.
Bag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simeon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bag stalling.
Bag trying to mount his opponent but Simeon defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag trying to control the pace.
Bag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simeon kicks off Bag and gets to his feet.
Bag throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bag drives through with a takedown into Simeon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Simeon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bag lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Bag dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simeon shoots in looking for a takedown. Bag tries to sprawl out of it but Simeon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simeon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bag has closed the distance and engaged Simeon in a clinch.
Bag scores with a shot to the side of Simeon's head.
Bag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simeon tries to sprawl but Bag drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag is just content to waste time from the top position. Simeon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Simeon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bag has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bag controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simeon keeping moving, preventing Bag from controlling successfully.
Bag trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simeon's guard.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bag working some strikes from top position.
Bag is looking to pass into half guard but Simeon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simeon is in guard.
Bag looking for a sweep. Not yet Bag, not yet.
Simeon throwing strikes from guard but Bag blocks nicely.
Bag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simeon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bag's head.
Simeon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bag can't keep his opponent in guard - Simeon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bag makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like James Simeon has been cut.
Simeon dives in for a single leg takedown but Bag sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donny Bag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Simeon.
Simeon is breathing heavily.
Bag manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simeon on his heels. He'll look to pass Simeon's guard now, I'm sure.
Bag controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bag cracks Simeon with a solid left hand.
Bag landing with the ground and pound.
Bag trying to move into half guard but instead Simeon has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeon stopping the sweep attempt from Bag.
Bag keeping moving, preventing Simeon from controlling successfully.
Bag wants to stand but Simeon is controlling the position.
Simeon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bag moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simeon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bag throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simeon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Bag dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Simeon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bag drives through with a takedown into Simeon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bag content to stall in guard here.
Bag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simeon controls Bag momentarily but Bag frees himself.
Simeon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag content to stall in guard here.
Bag has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simeon is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bag is in close to Simeon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simeon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bag tries to free his leg and advance position but Simeon is retaining full guard.
Simeon is looking to stand up but Bag isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bag scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donny Bag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bag scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Simeon shoots for a takedown but Bag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bag is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simeon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bag shoots in for a takedown but Simeon shows good takedown defense.
As Bag backs off Simeon throws a huge counter combo but Bag manages to avoid it all.
Simeon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bag moves into the clinch.
Simeon takes a shot to the head.
Simeon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bag scores with a shot to the side of Simeon's head.
Simeon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bag is defending well.
The referee calls for Bag to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag jumps guard.
Simeon wants to control from the top but Bag keeps moving.
Bag bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simeon's guard.
Bag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simeon can do to turn this around?
Simeon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simeon, not yet.
Bag postures up and lands a big shot to Simeon's brow.
Bag stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Donny Bag is winning the standup battle so far.
Bag shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simeon pinned against the cage. Simeon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Bag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simeon to the ground. Bag is now in Simeon's guard.
Simeon is looking to stand up but Bag isn't so interested in that idea.
Bag lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bag content to stall in guard here.
James Simeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donny Bag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bag working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Bag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bag 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Bag!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domenic Gatto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Stein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Domenic Gatto's chin.
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elias Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domenic Gatto!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gatto looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gatto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stein lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stein.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Stein pushes Gatto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatto is rocked!
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gatto with a big uppercut! Gatto tries to clinch up but Stein pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gatto to the mat! Gatto covers up and Stein unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elias Stein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Duggen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Suffa by Hed Pe. 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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204 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Duggen!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggen throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Lucas Lynch has been cut.
Lynch throws a right hand that Duggen ducks under and follows up with a left that Duggen also avoids with ease.
Duggen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duggen misses with a head kick.
Lynch drops Duggen with a beautiful combination! Duggen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lynch is looking for the KO!
Duggen is rocked!
It looks like Jim Duggen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggen drops his hands for a split second and Lynch immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Duggen face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Lynch follows up with a right hand that knocks Duggen into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucas Lynch!
Lucas Lynch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurly Kanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shun Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shun Watanabe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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171 lbs
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172 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurly Kanga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shun Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe works the jab nicely.
Kanga moves into the clinch.
Kanga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watanabes head.
Watanabe misses with a punch to the body.
Kanga jumps guard and drags Watanabe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kanga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Kanga keeps moving.
Kanga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanga keeping moving, preventing Watanabe from controlling successfully.
Watanabe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanga seems keen to control Watanabe's posture.
Kanga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watanabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watanabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watanabe wants to control from the top but Kanga keeps moving.
Kanga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from Watanabe.
Kanga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watanabe drives through with a takedown into Kanga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Watanabe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Watanabe trying to control the action but Kanga is working from the bottom.
Watanabe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kanga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Watanabe wants to control but Kanga is keeping him busy.
Watanabe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kanga works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanga tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Watanabe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Watanabe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kanga can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kanga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kanga tries to get out of the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Watanabe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Watanabe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kanga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Watanabe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Watanabe wants to control the pace but Kanga is squirming around nicely.
Watanabe working for a submission but Kanga is keeping him at bay.
Watanabe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kanga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watanabe on the ground.
Kanga is squirming around, avoiding Watanabe's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanga is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanga is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Watanabe has taken his back.
Kanga can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shun Watanabe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Watanabe lands with an uppercut that bounces Kanga off the cage and back into range.
Kanga dives in for a single leg takedown but Watanabe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kanga shoots in and bounces Watanabe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watanabe working for a triangle but Kanga defends it easily.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Kanga tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kanga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watanabe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Watanabe pushes a forearm under Kanga's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kanga is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shun Watanabe!
Shun Watanabe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shifty McShady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Vanderhose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Vanderhose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shifty McShady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Vanderhose!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderhose connects with a right hand. McShady shakes it off.
McShady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vanderhose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McShady bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McShady postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McShady looking to control but instead Vanderhose has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McShady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vanderhose defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McShady is trying to work for a kimura but Vanderhose is defending well.
McShady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McShady is trying to work for a kimura but Vanderhose is defending well.
McShady 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.
McShady throwing shots but Vanderhose is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderhose is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McShady scores with a couple of nice shots.
McShady thows a huge punch but Vanderhose dodges it nicely.
Vanderhose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vanderhose wants to get back to his feet.
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. McShady connects with a nice short shot to Vanderhose's temple.
McShady trying to control from half guard but Vanderhose is working away.
McShady is looking to stall here but Vanderhose recovers full guard.
McShady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShady postures up and lands a big shot to Vanderhose's brow.
Vanderhose is working an open guard so McShady takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vanderhose scores with a head kick.
Vanderhose throws a right and a left that McShady avoids nicely.
As Vanderhose looks to move away, McShady throws a big counter combo bu Vanderhose just gets out of the way.
McShady scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Casper Vanderhose has been cut.
McShady gets a takedown into half guard.
Vanderhose kicks McShady off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanderhose pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McShady back to the cage. Vanderhose follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McShady.
Vanderhose lands a head kick. McShady smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that misses.
McShady appears to be looking for a big counter.
McShady dodges the punch combination from Vanderhose.
McShady closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McShady postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vanderhose bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
McShady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McShady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanderhose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanderhose throws a combination that misses
and McShady counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vanderhose, right into the meat.
Vanderhose has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vanderhose clobbers McShady with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Vanderhose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McShady throws a big counter combination but Vanderhose scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McShady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanderhose feints and then cracks McShady's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McShady down.
Vanderhose falls off balance throwing a combination
so McShady counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McShady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McShady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanderhose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McShady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanderhose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McShady trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderhose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McShady stands and steps away. Vanderhose gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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 Shifty McShady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Casper Vanderhose's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vanderhose moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vanderhose throws a sloppy head kick and McShady moves out of range easily.
McShady on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vanderhose. Vanderhose obviously looking to wear him down.
McShady avoids the head kick by Vanderhose.
McShady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Casper Vanderhose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McShady blocks the body kick.
Vanderhose throws a nice head kick!
Vanderhose gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vanderhose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderhose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McShady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McShady stands and steps away. Vanderhose gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderhose throws a head kick but McShady moves out of range.
Vanderhose just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcShady.
McShady closes the distance and clinches up with Vanderhose, looking for a takedown. McShady pushes Vanderhose against the cage but Vanderhose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McShady tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanderhose defends well and McShady ends up having to push Vanderhose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shifty McShady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McShady avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like McShady was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vanderhose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanderhose throws a leg kick which misses McShady's front leg but catches the back leg as McShady tries to avoid it.
Vanderhose tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanderhose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McShady is looking for a counter combo.
McShady stalks Vanderhose and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vanderhose's face. Vanderhose staggers backwards, shaken.
Vanderhose throws a leg kick but McShady sees it coming and moves out of range.
McShady seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vanderhose misses with a few strikes there.
McShady gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShady wants a takedown.
McShady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vanderhose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McShady is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vanderhose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose misses with a series of wild punches.
Vanderhose just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcShady.
Vanderhose misses with a two punch combination.
Vanderhose falls off balance throwing a combination
and McShady counters with a two punch combo.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that half lands.
Vanderhose throws a nice looking combination but McShady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Casper Vanderhose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McShady 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.
McShady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McShady moves out of range as Vanderhose throws a body kick.
McShady shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vanderhose manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McShady slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShady trying to control the position but Vanderhose is working away.
McShady in side control, throwing shots but Vanderhose defends.
McShady is trying to get an arm triangle but Vanderhose is defending well.
McShady trying to control the position but Vanderhose is working away.
McShady tries to score with some ground and pound. Vanderhose controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Vanderhose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Casper Vanderhose's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McShady uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanderhose.
McShady shoots in for a takedown but Vanderhose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanderhose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McShady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vanderhose swivels and escapes.
Vanderhose lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vanderhose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McShady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanderhose takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vanderhose throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vanderhose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McShady thinks about countering with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vanderhose.
Vanderhose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McShady.
Vanderhose throws a series of punches but McShady avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McShady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderhose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McShady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanderhose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanderhose throws a sloppy head kick and McShady moves out of range easily.
McShady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vanderhose is fending him off so far but McShady persists. Nope, Vanderhose circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shifty McShady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McShady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanderhose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McShady is defended easily by Vanderhose.
McShady blocks a head kick by Vanderhose.
Vanderhose misses with a wild combination.
McShady shoots in but no luck this time.
Vanderhose throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vanderhose scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanderhose.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McShady.
Vanderhose throws a lazy right hand but McShady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanderhose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McShady fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanderhose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McShady seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vanderhose lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vanderhose scoring well with a low kick there.
McShady shoots in looking for a takedown but Vanderhose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McShady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vanderhose slips a jab and a cross from McShady.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanderhose throws a sloppy head kick and McShady moves out of range easily.
Vanderhose lands with a kick to the temple. McShady shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vanderhose throws a low kick but McShady moves out of range easily.
McShady seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McShady is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vanderhose lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vanderhose goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McShady dives in and grabs Vanderhose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vanderhose pushes down on McShady's head and hops out.
Vanderhose lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vanderhose throws a leg kick but McShady sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vanderhose lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McShady shoots in for a double leg but Vanderhose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vanderhose lands a nice shot that snaps McShady's head back.
Vanderhose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by McShady or perhaps it was just good defense by Vanderhose, which made it look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanderhose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McShady. That did some damage!
Vanderhose misses with a few strikes there.
Vanderhose throws a nice head kick!
Vanderhose misses with a few strikes there.
McShady throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vanderhose was covering up waiting for the punch and McShady finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McShady is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Vanderhose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vanderhose 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Vanderhose!
A very excited looking Casper Vanderhose 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Sumner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilad Shalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shalit has chosen MC Sapinho - Gilad Shalit as his entrance music. Gilad Shalit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Omar Sumner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilad Shalit!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shalit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sumner thinking.
Nice straight punches there by Shalit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shalit.
Sumner wants to clinch up but Shalit keeps it at a distance.
Sumner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
Shalit throws a body punch but Sumner moves out of range.
Sumner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** in the buildup to the fight.
Sumner blocks a jab.
Sumner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shalit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sumner.
Sumner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shalit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sumner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sumner wants to clinch
and Shalit counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumner tries to clinch
and Shalit counters with a straight right hand.
Sumner moves in looking to clinch but Shalit pushes him off.
Sumner tries to clinch but Shalit moves away
and Shalit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shalit throws a right and a left that Sumner avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shalit lands a jab to the nose.
Sumner wants to clinch but Shalit slips to the side
and Shalit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sumner drives through and clinches with Shalit against the cage.
Shalit tries to break the clinch but Sumner is controlling the position.
Sumner throws a head punch that misses.
Shalit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sumner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sumner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shalit blocks a body shot from Sumner.
Shalit blocking some punches.
Shalit tries to break the clinch but Sumner is controlling the position.
Shalit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sumner.
Sumner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shalit's efforts to push away.
Shalit can't break the clinch.
Sumner tries to work over Shalit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sumner scores with a shoulder strike.
Shalit manages to break the clinch.
Sumner moves in looking to clinch but Shalit pushes him off.
Sumner tries to clinch but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sumner.
Shalit gets tackled into the cage by Sumner. Sumner maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sumner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shalit blocks an uppercut.
Sumner scores with a hook to the body.
Sumner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shalit's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Sumner fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner wants to stall.
Sumner misses with a punch on the inside.
Sumner misses with some punches.
Shalit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sumner lands with a short shot to the head.
Sumner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shalit backwards.
Shalit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sumner has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sumner.
Sumner misses with some punches.
Shalit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Sumner rushes Shalit and presses him up against the cage.
Sumner misses with a body punch.
Sumner struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
Shalit manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sumner misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sumner swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shalit just leaning against Sumner, taking a breather.
Sumner misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sumner swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sumner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sumner on the inside.
Sumner has Shalit pressed against the cage, preventing Shalit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sumner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sumner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sumner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shalit looks winded!
Shalit blocks a body shot from Sumner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Sumner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sumner closes the distance but Shalit moves to the side
and Shalit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sumner thinking.
Sumner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shalit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sumner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sumner tries to clinch but Shalit moves away
and Shalit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sumner fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shalit! But no joy.
Sumner closes the distance and clinches.
Shalit has had enough of the clinch but Sumner keeps him there for the moment.
Shalit wants to get back to striking at distance but Sumner won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Sumner on the inside.
Sumner pushes Shalit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Sumner.
Sumner throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sumner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sumner misses with the head strike.
Sumner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shalit can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Sumner.
Omar Sumner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shalit is trying to break the clinch but Sumner has him pressed against the cage.
Sumner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sumner has Shalit pressed against the cage, preventing Shalit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shalit blocks an uppercut.
Sumner lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sumner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalit.
Sumner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shalit is trying to force a seperation but Sumner has the dominant position.
Sumner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shalit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sumner's elbow.
Shalit tries to break free but Sumner pushes him back against the cage.
Sumner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shalit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sumner doesn't manage to clinch there - Shalit circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner tries to clinch there but Shalit circles away.
Shalit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omar Sumner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalit thuds his right hand into Sumner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sumner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sumner.
Sumner throws a head punch that misses.
Shalit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Sumner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sumner rushes Shalit and presses him up against the cage.
Sumner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit tries to break free but Sumner pushes him back against the cage.
Sumner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sumner misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sumner swings wildly with an uppercut but Shalit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sumner working aggressively here.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Sumner.
Shalit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sumner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sumner stalling.
Sumner lands a body punch.
Shalit working hard to break the clinch.
Shalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sumner moves to clinch but Shalit breaks away
and Shalit counters with a straight right hand.
Sumner tries to clinch up.
Shalit lands a glancing blow to the side of Sumner's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shalit cracks Sumner with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumner moves into the clinch.
Shalit throws a head punch that misses.
Shalit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shalit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalit wants to get back to striking at distance but Sumner won't allow it.
Shalit tries to break the clinch but Sumner is controlling the position.
Shalit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shalit tries to break the clinch but Sumner is controlling the position.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sumner scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Sumner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sumner.
Shalit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sumner lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Sumner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shalit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sumner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sumner closes the distance and clinches.
Shalit tries to circle away but Sumner has him pinned against the cage.
Sumner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sumner fails to land.
Shalit tries a body shot but Sumner blocks it.
Sumner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sumner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumner just leaning against Shalit, taking a breather.
Sumner taking a breather.
Sumner misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sumner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
Sumner is working Shalit over against the cage.
Shalit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sumner blocks a jab.
Sumner closes the distance and clinches.
Sumner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shalit is looking to break free of the clinch but Sumner has double underhooks.
Sumner avoiding damage.
Shalit is trying to break the clinch but Sumner has him pressed against the cage.
Sumner lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sumner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sumner.
Sumner lands with a right to the head.
Sumner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shalit's efforts to push away.
Sumner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shalit tries to circle away but Sumner has him pinned against the cage.
Shalit has Sumner pushed against the cage.
Sumner gets through Shalit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalit tries to circle away but Sumner has him pinned against the cage.
Shalit blocking some punches.
Sumner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shalit is struggling to control the position.
Sumner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sumner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Sumner on the inside.
Sumner stalling against the cage.
Sumner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sumner.
Shalit is rocked!
Sumner tries to work over Shalit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shalit is still on wobbly legs! Can Sumner finish him?
Sumner misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit wants to break free but Sumner has control.
Shalit seems to have recovered his senses.
Sumner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shalit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shalit is trying to push Sumner away but Sumner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sumner lands a left hand.
Sumner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Omar Sumner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sumner drops Shalit onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shalit is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sumner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sumner can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumner has Shalit pressed against the cage, preventing Shalit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sumner lands a right hand.
Shalit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner misses with some punches.
Shalit misses with the head strike.
Shalit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sumner has him pressed against the cage.
Shalit working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sumner.
Sumner keeps control of Shalit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sumner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Sumner scores with a shoulder strike.
Sumner has Shalit pressed against the cage, preventing Shalit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gilad Shalit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Sumner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sumner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Sumner!
Gilad Shalit spoke after the fight, saying 'You know, shit happens, he was the better man tonight and I couldn't impose my gameplan. I train like a champion, fight like a champion and I lose like a champion. I'll come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonty Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Audley Barristan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barristan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Round the (Yoshi) Twist. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
136 lbs
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144 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonty Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Audley Barristan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barristan lands a leg kick that knocks Underwood off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Barristan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barristan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barristan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barristan.
Barristan moves into the clinch.
Barristan connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jonty Underwood has been cut.
Underwood is trying to drag Barristan to the mat but Barristan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barristan landing knees to the head.
Barristan lands a good knee to the midsection. Underwood won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barristan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barristan has closed the distance and engaged Underwood in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Barristan.
A knee to the head by Barristan.
Barristan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barristan crunches a lovely knee into Underwood's ribcage.
Underwood is breathing heavily.
Barristan stalls.
Barristan with a knee to the head.
Barristan stalling the fight.
Underwood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonty Underwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barristan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barristan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barristan effectively controlling the action here.
Barristan lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Barristan.
Underwood is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barristan landing knees to the body.
Oh Underwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Barristan.
Barristan lands a knee to the head.
Barristan lands a knee to the body.
Barristan with a knee to the head.
Barristan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Underwood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barristan lands an elbow that stopped Underwood in his tracks for a moment.
Barristan crunches a lovely knee into Underwood's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barristan connects with a knee to the head.
Barristan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barristan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Underwood up against the cage.
Barristan working the clinch nicely. Underwood is working for position but Barristan cracks him with a big knee to the head! Underwood crumples up against the cage and Barristan lands two more shots before the ref can save Underwood! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Audley Barristan!
A very excited looking Audley Barristan 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between John Shelby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspar Hauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Shelby has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
190 lbs
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26
192 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Shelby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaspar Hauser!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hauser attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hauser has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hauser misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Shelby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hauser takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shelby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hauser counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shelby won't be happy with that.
Shelby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hauser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hauser tries to score with some ground and pound. Shelby controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hauser lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hauser looking to control but instead Shelby has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hauser is trying to control the action in half guard but Shelby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hauser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shelby's head.
Shelby wants to improve his position but Hauser is controlling well.
Hauser is thwarting Shelby's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauser missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shelby wants to get back to full guard.
Hauser seems to be looking for submissions.
Shelby gets back to full guard.
Hauser throws a big elbow that misses.
Hauser throwing strikes from guard but Shelby blocks nicely.
Hauser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hauser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hauser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hauser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shelby's head.
Shelby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hauser on the ground.
Hauser with a nice head shot there.
Shelby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shelby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shelby has control of Hauser's left arm, preventing Hauser from doing any damage.
Hauser scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hauser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shelby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hauser trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
Hauser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shelby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauser won't allow Shelby to get back to his feet.
Shelby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shelby keeping moving, preventing Hauser from controlling successfully.
Hauser might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shelby haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hauser throwing strikes from guard but Shelby blocks nicely.
Hauser lands a couple of elbows.
Hauser preventing the sweep.
Hauser landing some decent shots from guard.
Hauser postures up in Shelby's guard and throws a big left but Shelby blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hauser controlling from the top position.
Shelby throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hauser trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelby pulls Hauser in close to his closed guard and prevents Hauser from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hauser closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shelby circles away.
Shelby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Hauser counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hauser throwing strikes from guard but Shelby blocks nicely.
Hauser working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspar Hauser dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shelby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hauser back to the cage. Shelby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Kaspar Hauser has been cut.
Shelby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hauser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shelby sprawls well. Shelby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hauser gets slowly back to his feet.
Shelby misses the jab.
Hauser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hauser tries for a takedown but Shelby circles away easily
and Shelby counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauser moves out of range of the body kick.
Hauser feints the counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shelby lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hauser has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hauser and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
John Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Hauser fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shelby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaspar Hauser.
Hauser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Hauser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shelby defends it well.
A slow jab from Shelby misses its intended target.
Shelby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shelby finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shelby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hauser's sensitive parts.
Hauser avoids the body shot from Shelby.
John Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby misses with a combination
so Hauser counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shelby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hauser defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shelby pulls Hauser in close to his closed guard and prevents Hauser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shelby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shelby keeping full guard, as Hauser tries to pass.
Kaspar Hauser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hauser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hauser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hauser looking to pass the guard.
Hauser trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hauser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hauser with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hauser with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hauser trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hauser is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shelby is trying to keep Hauser in close.
Shelby wants to control the position but Hauser says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hauser trying to pass the guard but Shelby defending well.
Shelby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hauser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shelby pulls Hauser in close to his closed guard and prevents Hauser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shelby wants to sweep here but Hauser controlling him for the moment.
Hauser trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hauser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shelby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hauser has managed to get both his arms back between Shelby's legs - danger averted.
Hauser tries to free his leg and advance position but Shelby is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shelby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaspar Hauser's cut.
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!
Shelby connects with a crisp jab.
A cross from Shelby lands.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hauser counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shelby has one foot on Hauser's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hauser changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shelby tries to avoid it but Hauser manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shelby to the ground. Shelby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hauser avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Shelby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hauser takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauser shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shelby defends it nicely.
Shelby misses the jab.
Shelby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Shelby tries to work over Hauser's front leg with a kick but Hauser checks it.
Hauser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shelby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hauser somewhat.
John Shelby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaspar Hauser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hauser checks a leg kick nicely.
Hauser dives in for a single leg takedown but Shelby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Shelby finds it's way through Hauser's defenses.
A low kick from Shelby is predictable there
and Hauser counters with a shoot takedown. Shelby fights it but they end up in guard.
Shelby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hauser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shelby can't keep his opponent in guard - Hauser advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauser is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hauser throws a strike but Shelby avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shelby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hauser doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hauser manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shelby wants to sweep but no luck.
Hauser trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hauser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hauser trying to control but Shelby is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shelby holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shelby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hauser makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shelby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hauser has gone for a leg lock! Shelby slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hauser's guard.
Shelby stands up over Hauser, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shelby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hauser looking for subs off his back but Shelby has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hauser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hauser flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shelby 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Shelby!
Our winner, John Shelby, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pike Biscuits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Buckwalteringstonton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biscuits 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fight for your right to Party. Pike Biscuits could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reginald Buckwalteringstonton's chin.
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24
143 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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138 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pike Biscuits !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Buckwalteringstonton!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuits scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buckwalteringstonton doesn't seem bothered though.
Buckwalteringstonton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckwalteringstonton is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Biscuits moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pike Biscuits !
Pike Biscuits made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Party at my place after the show'.
The defeated Reginald Buckwalteringstonton had this to say: 'Can we test this guy for steroids?'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liyak Rhust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wall has chosen We Ready- Archie Eversole as his entrance music. 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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171 lbs
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186 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liyak Rhust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tobias Wall!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wall lands with a nice combination. Rhust backs away looking to recover.
Rhust tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wall defends well and Rhust ends up having to push Wall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rhust counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wall won't be happy with that.
Rhust taking a break here but Wall is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wall keeping hold of Rhust's head, controlling as best he can.
Wall is continuing to stall.
Rhust throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rhust.
We've been hearing good reports from Rhust's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rhust with the ground and pound but Wall uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wall is adopting a defensive guard.
Rhust trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall is pulling down on Rhust's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhust, at least for the moment.
Wall 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.
Rhust wants to control from the top but Wall keeps moving.
Wall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rhust in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wall wants to sweep here but Rhust controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rhust throws an elbow that misses. Wall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rhust's guard. Nice move by Wall!
Rhust has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wall has passed into side control.
Wall decides to stand back up.
Wall clinches up with Rhust and pushes him back against the cage.
Wall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Rhust misses its intended target.
Wall throws a looping overhand right but Rhust ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Rhust lands.
Rhust misses with a takedown attempt - Wall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhust misses with an uppercut.
Wall fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhust.
Wall misses with a wild combination.
Rhust closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wall stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liyak Rhust. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhust throws a looping overhand right but Wall ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Rhust.
Some wild striking there from Rhust.
Wall slips under a jab.
Rhust scores with a nice strike.
Wall looks to land a right hand but Rhust moved out of range.
Rhust listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall throws a series of punches but Rhust moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Wall.
Rhust just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhust swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wall.
Rhust misses with a looping left.
Rhust throws a looping overhand right but Wall ducks down to avoid it.
Rhust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wall throws a series of strikes that have Rhust backpedaling.
Wall looks to land a combination but Rhust avoids it well.
Rhust drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wall has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rhust off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wall moves out of range of the strikes.
Wall lands a left and a right that send Rhust crashing to the mat, dazed. Wall thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rhust is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rhust throws a looping overhand right but Wall ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Wall dominated that 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.
Wall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wall misses the shot to the body.
Rhust misses with a left hand
and Wall counters with a nice body shot.
Wall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Wall.
Rhust lands a nice shot to the body.
Wall sizes up Rhust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wall sends Rhust crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wall is motioning to the referee to let Rhust up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rhust is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhust gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Wall points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rhust wakes up just in time to hear Wall thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobias Wall!
Tobias Wall took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Beating the ex-champ surely makes my stock higher. He was tough, but I knew I'd come out the victor. Thanks everyone for showing up!'.
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