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B!62: War on M.S. Live on PPV! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ville Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ul Haq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apila comes to the cage accompanied by Distance ( OF OUR SKILLS). Ul Haq comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Testament - Jun-Jun kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ville Apila has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ville Apila!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammed Ul Haq!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apila tries for a takedown but Ul Haq sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ul Haq just misses with a punch to the body.
Ul Haq misses with a jab to the body
and Apila counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apila has a takedown stuffed.
Apila throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ul Haq's waist but Ul Haq gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apila off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Apila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apila avoids the body shot from Ul Haq.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apila.
Ul Haq looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ul Haq throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ul Haq.
Apila checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ul Haq.
Ul Haq wants to land a leg kick but Apila is out of range.
Ul Haq swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Apila counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ul Haq throws a body punch but Apila moves out of range.
Apila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ul Haq thows a body shot but no joy.
Ul Haq misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ul Haq. Apila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ul Haq looks to score with a jab to the body but Apila is just out of range.
Ul Haq pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Apila with that takedown attempt.
Mohammed Ul Haq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ul Haq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ul Haq is fending him off so far but Apila persists. Nope, Ul Haq circles away and we're back to standing.
Ul Haq thows a leg kick but Apila checks it
and Apila counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Apila postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ul Haq is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Apila, into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ul Haq landing some decent shots from guard.
Apila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila wants to sweep but no luck.
Ul Haq is working Apila over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apila wants to stand but Ul Haq is controlling the position.
Apila being controlled here, momentarily.
Ul Haq content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila wants to hit a switch here but Ul Haq passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Apila there!
Ul Haq working Apila over with strikes here.
Apila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ul Haq raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ul Haq with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ul Haq has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Apila's face.
Apila is rocked!
Ul Haq postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Apila badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ul Haq around the waist but Ul Haq pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ul Haq is the winner by TKO! Ul Haq jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Ul Haq!
Mohammed Ul Haq is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Mohammed Ul Haq thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mick Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: Paint it black . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trout takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams wants to clinch.
Trout misses the shot to the body.
Trout misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Trout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trout on the side of the head.
Trout misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Williams.
Trout is breathing heavily.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Trout takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trout takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams lands a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trout looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams wanted to stand there but Trout had control of the position.
Trout being controlled here, momentarily.
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!
Trout tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Williams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams is looking to clinch but Trout is avoiding it.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Trout back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams leaning against his opponent.
Trout is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Williams stalling.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trout throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Trout looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Trout swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Trout pushes him off.
Trout misses with a body shot.
Trout walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trout misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trout.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trout.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Trout is blocking nicely.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams lands a good knee to the midsection. Trout won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trout drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Trout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trout throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams wants to clinch up but Trout keeps it at a distance.
Williams is looking to clinch but Trout is avoiding it.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Trout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trout keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams avoids the body shot from Trout.
Williams rushes Trout and presses him up against the cage.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Trout blocks with his arms.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trout misses with a few strikes there.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trout swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Trout drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams lands a good knee to the midsection. Trout won't want to take too many of those.
Williams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trout in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Williams.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trout's calf.
Williams rushes Trout and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Williams.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trout's face.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trout's face.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Williams pushes Trout back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams landing knees to the head.
Williams working Trout over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams crunches a lovely knee into Trout's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trout takes a knee right on the jaw!
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trout backwards.
Knees to the body from Williams.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Williams is stalling here.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams'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.
Williams lands a good knee to the midsection. Trout won't want to take too many of those.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trout.
Williams has picked Trout up - he's going for a ride! Williams dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Williams is controlling the pace.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams wants to stand up but Trout is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trout. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trout is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Trout.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Trout is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Williams was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Williams is looking to clinch but Trout is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trout ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Trout is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trout circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Trout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Trout pushes him off.
Trout misses with a body shot.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams is looking to clinch but Trout is avoiding it.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trout manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trout throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trout thows a body shot but no joy.
Trout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Trout is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trout up against the cage.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trout drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Trout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frank Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Trout goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Trout misses with a body shot.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trout in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trout's face.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Trout's head.
Williams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Williams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trout in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Williams has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Trout is trying to keep an underhook but Williams manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to control the action but Trout is working from the bottom.
Trout actively working from the bottom here.
Williams not doing much here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Williams wasn't active enough on the ground.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Trout pushes him off.
Trout circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams avoids the body shot from Trout.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frank Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams tries to clinch but Trout moves out of range.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trout swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams pushes Trout up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Williams to work.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trout lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Williams stalls.
Mick Trout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trout tightens his grip and picks Williams up, before dumping him to the ground. Williams manages to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Williams!
After the big win, Frank Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MMA ANIMAL and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blade Toorop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benigno Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toorop's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rasputin. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Benigno Aquino was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blade Toorop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benigno Aquino!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toorop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aquino.
Toorop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aquino moves away.
Toorop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aquino on his heels. He'll look to pass Aquino's guard now, I'm sure.
Toorop wants to control from the top but Aquino keeps moving.
Aquino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toorop is one step ahead there.
Toorop wants to control from the top but Aquino keeps moving.
Toorop prevents Aquino from getting back to his feet.
Toorop drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aquino looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aquino looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aquino!
Aquino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Toorop is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aquino throwing strikes but Toorop manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Toorop.
Toorop trying to control the action but Aquino is working from the bottom.
Toorop is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aquino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toorop throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aquino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Toorop throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aquino works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toorop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aquino defending well though.
Toorop is trying to control the action in half guard but Aquino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aquino trying to control from the bottom.
Aquino looks like he's trying to stand up.
Toorop tries to pass to full mount but Aquino defends it.
Toorop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toorop is trying to control. Aquino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toorop is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aquino!
Toorop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aquino is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toorop won't let Aquino get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Toorop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aquino hang on?
Aquino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toorop goes for an armbar but Aquino turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aquino.
Toorop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino gets to his feet - Toorop follows without any prompting.
Toorop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquino dives in and scores a takedown into Toorop's guard.
Aquino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toorop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aquino decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fighters circling - Aquino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toorop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aquino tries to avoid it but Toorop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aquino to the ground. Aquino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toorop gets a double leg takedown into Aquino's guard.
Aquino is looking to stand up but Toorop isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toorop looking to sit in guard and control but Aquino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Toorop trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Toorop dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aquino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aquino drives through with a takedown into guard.
Toorop is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Toorop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aquino ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aquino no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Toorop throwing strikes from guard but Aquino blocks nicely.
Tooropis looking to pass into half guard but Aquino pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aquino is in guard.
Toorop has an active guard here but Aquino has managed to pass into half guard.
Aquino throwing shots but Toorop is blocking nicely.
Aquino prevents Toorop from improving his position.
Aquino trying to control the action but Toorop is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Toorop wants to improve his position but Aquino is controlling well.
Aquino with the ground and pound but Toorop uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Aquino is looking to advance position but Toorop has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Toorop has control of Aquino's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aquino regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Toorop avoids the attempt from Aquino to control.
Toorop sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toorop lands a heavy elbow.
Toorop working the ground and pound effectively.
Toorop throwing strikes here but Aquino is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Aquino holds on to Toorop around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Toorop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toorop looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blade Toorop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toorop tries to control but Aquino wriggling away.
Toorop throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Aquino because Toorop loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toorop looking to control but Aquino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toorop throwing strikes but Aquino recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Toorop is keen to just control but Aquino is a slippery customer.
Aquino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toorop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toorop's back!
Aquino tries to get the hooks in deep but Toorop pushed the leg off.
Aquino scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Aquino lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aquino looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Toorop is controlling Aquino 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Aquino seems keen to control Toorop's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino trying to control the position.
Toorop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toorop throwing strikes from guard but Aquino blocks nicely.
Toorop advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toorop passes to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aquino wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Toorop looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aquino is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blade Toorop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Toorop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Aquino as Toorop shoots in.
Aquino lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Toorop sprawling to the canvas. Aquino follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Toorop hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aquino is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Aquino throws a big right hand that misses.
Aquino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toorop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aquino landing some decent shots from guard.
Aquino trying to control the position from guard on top but Toorop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toorop 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.
Toorop is adopting a defensive guard.
Toorop working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toorop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aquino.
Toorop has his foot on Aquino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aquino works his way back into a safe position though.
Aquino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aquino drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Toorop dives on top into guard.
Aquino wants to get back to his feet but Toorop passes into half guard.
Toorop is working for a kimura but Aquino is defending it quite comfortably.
Toorop is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Benigno Aquino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toorop wants to pass the guard but Aquino is keeping the position.
Toorop preventing the sweep.
Toorop drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aquino looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aquino looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aquino!
Toorop is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Toorop trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Aquino manages to pass to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aquino can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toorop is looking to escape.
Toorop is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino looking to secure an arm triangle but Toorop defends it well.
Toorop working to try and regain half guard.
Toorop tries to hold on but Aquino postures up.
Toorop is looking to get to half guard.
Aquino raining down shots from the mount!
Toorop in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Toorop is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino cracks Toorop with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benigno Aquino!
Benigno Aquino gave a mention to MMA ANIMAL in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Hana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuke Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taka Hana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nuke Yu!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu throws a sloppy head kick and Hana moves out of range easily.
Hana closes the distance and clinches up with Yu, looking for a takedown. Hana pushes Yu against the cage but Yu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yu slips a jab from Hana.
Yu throws a sloppy head kick and Hana moves out of range easily.
Yu misses with a low kick as Hana jumps back.
Yu misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Yu misses
and Hana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hana.
Yu misses with a head kick.
Hana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yu but Yu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hana throws a lazy right hand but Yu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hana.
Yu moves out of range as Hana strikes.
Yu throws a body kick that misses.
Hana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hana.
Hana moves out of range of the body kick.
Hana avoids the head kick by Yu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu throws a chopping leg kick but Hana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yu misses with a kick to the body.
Hana misses with a takedown attempt - Yu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taka Hana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hana moves out of range of the body kick from Yu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yu.
Yu throws a sloppy head kick and Hana moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Yu.
Yu throws a front kick aimed at Hana's knee but Hana avoids it well.
Hana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yu defends it nicely.
Yu looks for the body kick but Hana saw that one coming.
Yu throws a sloppy head kick
and Hana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Hana.
Yu misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hana shoots in and drives through. Yu sprawls well.
Nuke Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Yu.
Hana moves out of range of the body kick from Yu.
Yu wants to slow Hana down by chopping away at his legs.
Hana misses the jab.
Yu tries a low kick but Hana avoids it.
Yu misses with a head kick.
Hana moves out of range of the body kick.
Yu blocks a jab.
Hana dives in and scores a takedown into Yu's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hana passes Yu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hana 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.
Hana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yu defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu tries to kick Hana off but Hana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hana.
Hana thows a huge punch but Yu dodges it nicely.
Yu is trying to stand back up but Hana is controlling him
Hana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yu wants to get back to his feet.
Hana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hana prevents Yu from standing back up.
Hana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hana lands a nice short elbow.
Hana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hana thows a huge punch but Yu dodges it nicely.
Yu pushes Hana off looking to stand but Hana dives back in and keeps control.
Hana with the ground and pound but Yu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hana throwing strikes from guard but Yu blocks nicely.
Hana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yu's guard.
Yu pushes Hana off looking to stand but Hana dives back in and keeps control.
Hana winds up and cracks Yu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hana.
Hana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yu defending well though.
Yu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Hana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yu throws a sloppy head kick and Hana moves out of range easily.
Hana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hana.
Yu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hana fails to land the takedown.
Nuke Yu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yu misses with a head kick.
Hana blocks a low kick nicely.
Hana blocks a low kick nicely.
Hana missing with a left hand there. Yu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hana postures up and lands a big shot to Yu's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hana connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hana advances to half guard.
Yu kicks off Hana and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hana.
Hana shoots in and drives through. Yu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taka Hana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Yu.
A clash of legs there as Hana blocks the low kick.
Hana misses with a hook.
Yu throws a head kick but Hana moves out of range.
Hana blocks the body kick.
Hana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Yu.
Hana checks a low kick from Yu.
Yu misses with a low kick.
Hana shoots for a double leg takedown but Yu sprawls well. He's pushed Hana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Yu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hana misses with an uppercut.
Yu ducks right into an uppercut from Hana.
Hana moves out of range of the body kick from Yu.
Yu is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hana shoots in but Yu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yu throws a leg kick but Hana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yu on his heels. He'll look to pass Yu's guard now, I'm sure.
Hana lands a couple of digs.
Hana tries to free his leg and advance position but Yu is retaining full guard.
Hana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hana looking to pass the guard.
Yu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hana throwing strikes from guard but Yu blocks nicely.
Hana throws a big right hand that misses.
Yu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yu wants to stand up but Hana is controlling him.
Hana wants to pass the guard but Yu is keeping the position.
Hana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hana.
Yu wants to stand and escape but Hana is having none of it.
Hana forces his way into half guard.
Yu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu has one foot on Hana's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hana avoids the head kick by Yu.
Yu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yu throws a head kick but Hana moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hana.
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yu is breathing heavily.
Hana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yu.
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hana moves out of range as Yu throws a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hana throws the left hand but Yu avoids the punch easily.
Hana looks for a takedown but Yu sprawls well.
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Hana dominated that second round.
That's time! Hana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Hana avoids the head kick by Yu.
Hana shoots in for a takedown but Yu shows good takedown defense.
Hana cracks Yu with a good jab.
Hana shoots for a double leg takedown but Yu sprawls well. He's pushed Hana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yu throws a low kick but Hana moves out of range easily.
Hana throws an overhand right that lands on Yu's shoulder, as Yu tries to avoid the shot.
Hana fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taka Hana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yu tries a head kick but it misses.
Yu misses with a body kick.
Yu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nuke Yu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yu throws a chopping leg kick but Hana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hana looks to land a left hand but Yu moved out of range nicely.
Hana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hana showed some decent athleticism there.
Yu is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yu!
Yu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hana cracks Yu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yu tries to buck Hana off but he can't manage it.
Hana lands with some strikes.
Yu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Hana! Yu is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Taka Hana!
Taka Hana took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MMA ANIMAL for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygard comes to the cage accompanied by Dread Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. 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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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Nygard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Barker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker throws a chopping leg kick but Nygard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barker tries to keep at a distance but Nygard has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barker.
Barker misses with a body punch.
Barker misses with a body punch.
Barker trying to control the position but instead, Nygard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barker into the cage.
Barker has a couple of punches blocked by Nygard.
Barker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nygard's elbow.
Barker avoids the elbow strike from Nygard, against the cage.
Barker blocks the elbow strike.
Barker misses with some punches.
Barker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barker misses with a body punch.
Barker scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Barker to work.
Barker takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard can't find room to land a body shot as Barker controls the action.
Barker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barker blocks an elbow strike.
Barker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nygard throws an elbow but it misses.
Nygard looking to throw knees to the head but Barker is blocking nicely.
Barker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nygard's elbow.
Nygard scores with a shoulder strike.
Barker working aggressively here.
Barker manages to break the clinch.
Barker looks for the body kick but Nygard saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nygard.
Nygard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barker misses with a double jab.
Barker looks to score with a jab to the body but Nygard is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nygard.
Nygard avoids the head kick by Barker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nygard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barker.
Barker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Leif Nygard has been cut.
Nygard cracks the inside of Barker's front leg.
Nygard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barker.
Barker looks to land a combination but Nygard avoids it well.
Barker throws a shot from downtown. Nygard moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Barker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barker scores with a body shot.
Barker gets tackled into the cage by Nygard. Nygard maintains the clinch.
Nygard lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nygard.
Barker tries to circle away but Nygard has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nygards head.
Nygard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barker avoids it.
Nygard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nygard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barker blocks it with crossed arms.
Nygard lands an elbow just above Barker 's eye.
It looks like Travis Barker has been cut.
Nygard missing with knees to the body.
Barker blocks the elbow strike.
Barker lands with a right to the head.
Nygard throws an elbow that misses.
Barker misses with a body punch.
Barker stalling in the clinch but Nygard improves position.
Barker tries to throw a body punch but Nygard avoids it by throwing Barker back against the cage.
Nygard blocks a body shot from Barker.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nygard throws an elbow but misses.
Barker blocks an elbow strike.
Barker misses with a punch to the body.
Barker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nygard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nygard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nygard throws a body kick that misses.
Nygard swings widly with a right hand
and Barker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nygard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nygard instigates a clinch.
Barker avoids the elbow strike from Nygard, against the cage.
Nygard prevents Barker from breaking the clinch.
Barker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nygard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barker is defending well for now.
Nygard blocking some punches.
Barker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Barker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barker moves in looking to clinch but Nygard pushes him off.
Barker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barker tries to bum rush Nygard with a series of wild strikes but Nygard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nygard moves away.
Barker scores with a head kick.
Barker checks a leg kick.
Barker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nygard manages to avoid it.
Leif Nygard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nygard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nygard misses with a straight right.
Travis Barker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barker tries to bum rush Nygard with a series of wild strikes but Nygard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nygard counters with a leg kick.
Nygard thumps Barker with a low kick.
Barker throws out a leg kick but Nygard moves out of range and Barker only half commits.
Travis Barker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard throws a sloppy body shot
and Barker counters with a left and a right that stings Nygard.
Nygard wants to slow Barker down by chopping away at his legs.
Barker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barker. Nygard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nygard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barker avoids a kick to the body.
Nygard drives through and clinches with Barker against the cage.
Barker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nygard crunches a lovely knee into Barker's ribcage.
Barker can't find room to land a body shot as Nygard controls the action.
Barker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barker misses with a body punch.
Nygard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard lands an elbow that stopped Barker in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nygard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barker's brow.
Leif Nygard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barker is looking to control Nygard's arms but Nygard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barker has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Barker.
Nygard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nygard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nygard lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nygard throws an elbow but misses.
Nygard misses with an elbow over the top.
Barker taking a breather.
Nygard scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barker.
Nygard lands a damaging elbow.
Nygard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Nygard on the inside.
Barker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nygard blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker avoids the elbow strike from Nygard, against the cage.
Barker is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nygard.
Barker scores with a shoulder strike.
Barker is trying to maintain a safe position but Nygard gets an underhook and turns Barker into the cage.
Nygard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barker is breathing heavily.
Nygard lands a hook that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Nygard missing with knees to the body.
Nygard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Nygard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barker avoids it.
Nygard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Barker is looking to control Nygard's arms but Nygard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barker has his back to the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nygard misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Barker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nygard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nygard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barker misses with a low kick.
Nygard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barker.
Nygard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nygard misses with a straight right.
Nygard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nygard obliges.
Nygard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker dodges an elbow strike from Nygard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nygard.
Nygard throws an elbow but it misses.
Nygard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Nygard dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nygard lands a nice looking body kick.
Nygard misses the shot to the body.
Barker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nygard scores with a hook.
Nygard looks to score with a jab to the body but Barker is just out of range.
Nygard lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nygard moves into the clinch.
Barker misses with a punch on the inside.
Nygard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barker dodges an elbow strike from Nygard.
Barker blocks an elbow strike.
Nygard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nygard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barker avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barker blocks the elbow strike.
Nygard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barker's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nygard.
Nygard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nygard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nygard lands an elbow inside that Barker shrugs off.
Nygard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barker is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nygard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barker blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard lands an elbow inside that Barker shrugs off.
Barker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nygard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nygard landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Nygard.
Nygard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Nygard.
Nygard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nygard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barker blocks the elbow strike.
Nygard misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Nygard.
Nygard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barker is defending well for now.
Nygard throws an elbow but it misses.
Barker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nygard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barker can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard lands an elbow just above Barker 's eye.
Nygard landing knees to the body.
Barker blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nygard lands an elbow just above Barker 's eye.
Nygard throws an elbow but it misses.
Nygard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Nygard.
A right hook to the body lands for Nygard.
Nygard works on Barker's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nygard lands an elbow inside.
Nygard lands a good knee to the midsection. Barker won't want to take too many of those.
Nygard lands a right hand.
Nygard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nygard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nygard prevents a body shot from Barker.
Barker blocks the elbow strike.
Nygard lands a right hand.
Barker trying to stall but Nygard improves his position.
Nygard misses with a knee strike.
Nygard tries to land knees in the clinch but Barker avoids the damage to the body.
Barker misses with a body punch.
Barker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nygard's elbow.
Nygard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barker tries to throw a body punch but Nygard avoids it by throwing Barker back against the cage.
Barker misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nygard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barker avoids it.
Barker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barker misses with a body punch.
Nygard misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Nygard clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Nygard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nygard wants to slow Barker down by chopping away at his legs.
Nygard looks to land a left hand but Barker moved out of range nicely.
Nygard jabs Barker right on the nose. Barker blinks but takes it well.
Barker pushes Nygard away with a front kick.
Barker swings widly with a right hand
and Nygard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nygard rather than just go for the knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nygard.
Nygard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nygard misses with a left hand
and Barker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nygard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nygard looks to land a left hand but Barker moved out of range nicely.
Barker checks a leg kick.
Nygard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barker under the eye.
Nygard throws an overhand right that lands on Barker's shoulder, as Barker tries to avoid the shot.
Nygard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nygard circles away quickly and effectively.
Nygard forces Barker back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Barker - that landed with a thud.
Nygard working aggressively here.
Nygard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nygard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barker looking to stall.
Barker avoids the elbow strike from Nygard, against the cage.
Barker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barker working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard landing knees to the head.
Barker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nygard backwards.
Barker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barker misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nygard throws an elbow but it misses.
Barker leaning against his opponent.
Nygard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barker struggles to land a body shot inside as Nygard controls his hands.
Barker is trying to stall.
Barker managing to block the knees to the body from Nygard.
Barker dodges an elbow strike from Nygard.
Barker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barker lands with a right to the head.
Nygard lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barker avoids a wild elbow strike from Nygard.
Barker can't find room to land a body shot as Nygard controls the action.
Barker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nygard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nygard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nygard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nygard works on Barker's body with a couple of short punches.
Barker effectively controlling the action here.
Barker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nygard tries to land a knee to the head but Barker blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barker.
A head punch on the inside from Barker fails to land.
Nygard lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker avoiding damage as Nygard throws knees to the body.
Nygard lands an elbow just above Barker 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barker leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Barker fails to land.
Barker tries to throw a body punch but Nygard avoids it by throwing Barker back against the cage.
Barker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barker struggles to land a body shot inside as Nygard controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Nygard.
Barker stalling in the clinch but Nygard improves position.
Nygard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nygard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkers head.
Barker looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Leif Nygard will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nygard scores with a push kick.
Nygard throws a head kick but Barker moves out of range.
Nygard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nygard has Barker up against the cage in a clinch.
Nygard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barker.
Nygard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nygard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barker is trying to maintain a safe position but Nygard gets an underhook and turns Barker into the cage.
Barker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nygard's elbow.
Barker can't find room to land a body shot as Nygard controls the action.
Barker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nygard can't find room to land a body shot as Barker controls the action.
Barker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard struggles to land a body shot inside as Barker controls his hands.
Barker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barker misses with the head strike.
Nygard misses with an elbow strike.
Nygard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barker.
Barker takes a shot to the head.
Come on Barker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barker struggles to land a body shot inside as Nygard controls his hands.
Barker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nygard's elbow.
Barker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barker is trying to break free.
Barker struggles to land a body shot inside as Nygard controls his hands.
The referee calls for Barker to work.
Nygard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barker.
Leif Nygard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Barker on the inside.
Barker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barker working hard to break the clinch.
Barker misses with a body punch.
Barker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barker.
Barker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barker throws a punch but it's blocked by Nygard.
Barker blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker misses with a punch to the body.
Barker can't find room to land a body shot as Nygard controls the action.
Barker misses with a punch to the body.
Barker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nygard's elbow.
Nygard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nygard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barker misses with the head strike.
Nygard trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Barker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Travis Barker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nygard.
Nygard blocking some punches.
Barker misses with the head strike.
Barker struggles to land a body shot inside as Nygard controls his hands.
Nygard blocking some punches.
Barker tries a body shot but Nygard blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barker stalling in the clinch but Nygard improves position.
Barker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nygard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Barker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nygard 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:46
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leif Nygard!
Leif Nygard retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Leif Nygard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Scurlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No Easy Way Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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141 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josiah Scurlock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scurlock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scurlock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan moves forwards but Scurlock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scurlock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scurlock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan sizes up Scurlock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Scurlock.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Scurlock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scurlock scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scurlock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scurlock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Scurlock circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Scurlock sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Scurlock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scurlock misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Josiah Scurlock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scurlock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Scurlock.
Scurlock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scurlock.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scurlock throws out the jab.
Morgan throws a head kick that half lands.
Morgan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scurlock missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scurlock lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Henry Morgan has been cut.
Morgan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scurlock's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scurlock misses the shot to the body.
Scurlock misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scurlock moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan scores with a head kick.
Scurlock swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan cracks Scurlock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scurlock misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Scurlock throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Scurlock tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scurlock. Scurlock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scurlock is rocked!
Scurlock scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Scurlock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Scurlock seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scurlock prevents it.
Josiah Scurlock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Morgan.
Scurlock is trying to break the clinch but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but Scurlock blocks it.
Scurlock is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scurlock avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Scurlock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scurlock managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Morgan tries to score a body lock takedown but Scurlock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morgan has Scurlock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scurlock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morgan is looking for a takedown.
Scurlock is trying to break free.
Morgan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scurlock's efforts to push away.
Scurlock managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Scurlock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scurlock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scurlock misses with the combination.
Scurlock throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scurlock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
Scurlock throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scurlock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scurlock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Morgan as the two fighters clinch.
Scurlock manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Scurlock which made him look bad.
Morgan thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Morgan'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.
Morgan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Scurlock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown. Scurlock tries to sprawl out of it but Morgan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scurlock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scurlock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Scurlock's belly button to the back.
Scurlock throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Scurlock looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Scurlock sprawls well.
Scurlock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morgan back to the cage. Scurlock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab from Morgan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scurlock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scurlock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morgan is rocked!
Morgan is holding his hands too far apart here. Scurlock throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Morgan is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josiah Scurlock!
Josiah Scurlock retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Josiah Scurlock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Carlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schnee Wittchen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wittchen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't be touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Carlo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Schnee Wittchen!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlo dips to his left and cracks Wittchen with an uppercut!
Wittchen works over Carlo's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Jim Carlo has been cut.
Carlo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wittchen - that will leave a mark!
Wittchen misses with a wild combination.
Wittchen connects with a leg kick. Carlo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wittchen connects with a body shot.
Wittchen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carlo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Carlo walks into a stiff left hand from Wittchen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wittchen. That's going to slow Carlo down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carlo dives in and grabs Wittchen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wittchen pushes down on Carlo's head and hops out.
Carlo throws a body punch but Wittchen moves out of range.
Carlo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wittchen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wittchen scoring well with a low kick there.
Carlo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Carlo as he checks the leg kick.
Wittchen throws a low kick, looking for Carlo's leg but Carlo calmly moves out of range.
Carlo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carlo misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Carlo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carlo.
Wittchen moves out of range as Carlo strikes.
Wittchen throws a body punch but Carlo moves out of range.
Carlo scores with a jab. Wittchen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carlo has time to react.
Carlo misses with a takedown
and Wittchen counters with a straight right hand.
Wittchen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wittchen duly obliges.
Carlo shoots in looking for a takedown but Wittchen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carlo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wittchen clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlo tries to break free but Wittchen pushes him back against the cage.
Wittchen tries to land a knee to the head but Carlo blocks with his arms.
Carlo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wittchen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carlo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wittchen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carlo can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wittchen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carlo is breathing heavily.
Wittchen effectively controlling the action here.
Carlo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wittchen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wittchen scores with a knee to the head.
Jim Carlo's cut is getting worse.
Carlo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wittchen to keep the fight standing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Carlo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Carlo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carlo has Wittchen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carlo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wittchen tumbling to the mat - Carlo dives into Wittchen's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wittchen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wittchen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schnee Wittchen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Carlo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carlo lands a really nice looking cross but Wittchen seems unphased.
Wittchen dodges the punch combination from Carlo.
Carlo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wittchen but Wittchen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wittchen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carlo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlo is trying to work for a kimura but Wittchen is defending well.
Carlo prevents Wittchen from improving his position.
Carlo is working for a kimura but Wittchen is defending it quite comfortably.
Wittchen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carlo is looking to work some ground and pound but Wittchen has wrist control.
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.
Carlo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carlo throwing strikes but missing.
Wittchen wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wittchen looking for a sweep. Not yet Wittchen, not yet.
Carlo wants to control from the top but Wittchen keeps moving.
Wittchen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wittchen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlo drops back looking for a leg! Wittchen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wittchen manages to kick Carlo off! Carlo jumps back into Wittchen's guard.
Carlo throws a big elbow that misses.
Wittchen wants to sweep but no luck.
Wittchen looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carlo postures up in Wittchen's guard and throws a big left but Wittchen blocks it.
Carlo passes Wittchen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wittchen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wittchen wants to get back to his feet.
Carlo is trying to work for a kimura but Wittchen is defending well.
Wittchen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wittchen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carlo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wittchen sees it coming and defends easily.
Carlo is looking to take a break and control but Wittchen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carlo seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Carlo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Carlo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wittchen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wittchen avoids it really well and circles away.
Wittchen misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Wittchen. No joy for Carlo on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wittchen counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carlo is working for a kimura but Wittchen is defending it quite comfortably.
Wittchen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wittchen makes his way to full guard, as Carlo worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlo won't allow Wittchen to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wittchen is keeping the position for now.
Carlo trying to control but Wittchen is working from the bottom.
Wittchen looking for a sweep. Not yet Wittchen, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wittchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Carlo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Carlo cracks Wittchen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Wittchen.
Carlo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carlo misses with an uppercut. Wittchen saw that one coming.
Wittchen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carlo checks a leg kick.
Wittchen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Wittchen. Those never looked like landing.
Wittchen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlo.
Nice uppercut there from Wittchen.
Wittchen misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carlo closes the distance and clinches up with Wittchen, looking for a takedown. Carlo pushes Wittchen against the cage but Wittchen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wittchen defending well as Carlo loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Schnee Wittchen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jim Carlo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wittchen throws a right hand that Carlo ducks under and follows up with a left that Carlo also avoids with ease.
Wittchen throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Wittchen. No joy for Carlo on that attempt.
Wittchen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carlo on the side of the head.
Carlo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Carlo misses the target.
A good leg kick by Wittchen.
Good leg kick by Wittchen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wittchen tries to bum rush Carlo with a series of wild strikes but Carlo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittchen stuffs the takedown attempt from Carlo. Carlo gets slowly back to his feet.
Wittchen misses with a looping left.
A big right from Carlo misses.
Wittchen throws a right and a left that Carlo avoids nicely.
Wittchen avoids the body shot from Carlo.
Carlo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wittchen is fending him off so far but Carlo persists. Nope, Wittchen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlo lunges at Wittchen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wittchen's hand.
Carlo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carlo.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wittchen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carlo.
Wittchen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Wittchen as Carlo shoots in.
Wittchen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carlo's calf.
Carlo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wittchen slaps away a takedown attempt from Carlo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlo throws a leg kick but Wittchen moved away.
Nice cross by Wittchen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carlo.
Carlo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wittchen moves away.
Carlo keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlo misses the shot to the body.
Wittchen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carlo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wittchen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlo shoots in looking for a takedown. Wittchen tries to sprawl out of it but Carlo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wittchen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wittchen thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Wittchen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wittchen lands a high kick!
Wittchen tries to land a body kick
and Carlo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schnee Wittchen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jim Carlo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
An inside leg kick lands from Carlo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carlo.
Wittchen throws a shot from downtown. Carlo moves away and avoids it.
Wittchen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carlo is able to avoid easily.
Carlo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wittchen swings widly with a right hand
and Carlo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Wittchen.
Carlo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittchen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wittchen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schnee Wittchen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlo dives in and grabs Wittchen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wittchen pushes down on Carlo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlo scores with a hook.
Carlo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carlo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wittchen momentarily.
Carlo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carlo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wittchen misses with a two punch combination.
Carlo loads up on a big right hand but Wittchen slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wittchen but Wittchen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carlo shoots in but Wittchen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.
Carlo throws a right hand that misses
and Wittchen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wittchen.
Carlo shoots for a double leg takedown but Wittchen sprawls well. He's pushed Carlo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wittchen to score with a decent uppercut.
Wittchen throws a combination. Carlo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen throws a series of punches but Carlo avoids them all with ease.
Wittchen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wittchen takes a swing at Carlo's ribcage but misses.
Wittchen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carlo shoots in for a takedown but Wittchen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Wittchen.
Wittchen cracks the inside of Carlo's front leg.
Carlo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wittchen lands a head kick!
Jim Carlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schnee Wittchen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen throws a leg kick but Carlo checks it.
Schnee Wittchen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wittchen stuffs the takedown attempt from Carlo. Carlo gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Wittchen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wittchen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlo just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Wittchen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schnee Wittchen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wittchen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schnee Wittchen!
Schnee Wittchen is the new welterweight champion!
Schnee Wittchen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovid Julios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Danzig - Five Finger Crawl. 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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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ovid Julios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake digs a good hook to Julios's body.
Julios has managed to clinch.
Julios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Julios is looking to land body kicks.
Blake blocks a head kick by Julios.
Blake scores with a body shot.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Julios moves away.
Julios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
Blake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Julios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Blake as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Ovid Julios has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Julios takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Julios tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Julios is breathing heavily.
Blake throws a series of punches but Julios moves out of range.
Blake connects with a body shot that sends Julios's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Julios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blake cracks a nice hook into Julios's ribs.
Blake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake dances in with a quick combination. Julios is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Blake snaps Julios's head back. Julios stumbles backwards against the cage. Blake steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Julios's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Julios just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bernard Blake!
Bernard Blake is the new heavyweight champion!
Bernard Blake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis deFunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to the Bone. Luis deFunes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis deFunes!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a leg kick but deFunes checks it.
Daniels throws a hook but deFunes avoids it easily.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Daniels takes a swing at deFunes's ribcage but misses.
deFunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
deFunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alberto Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
deFunes tries to land a front kick but Daniels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daniels avoids a kick to the body.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from deFunes.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but deFunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
deFunes throws a push kick but Daniels slaps the foot to one side.
Daniels blocks a head kick by deFunes.
deFunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daniels shoots in and gets a takedown into deFunes's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as deFunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
deFunes has his hands on Daniels's head, controlling the position.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels trying to control but deFunes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels throws a strike but deFunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
deFunes looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
deFunes stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Daniels is working hard here to advance position.
Daniels manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
deFunes is bucking up trying to escape but Daniels cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Daniels.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if deFunes can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels raining down shots from the mount!
Daniels throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
deFunes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Daniels with shots to the head and body - deFunes looks very uncomfortable down there.
deFunes is trying desperately to improve position.
Daniels pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
deFunes is trying desperately to improve position.
deFunes is in a horrible position here. Daniels smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Daniels trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Daniels cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deFunes taking shots to the head.
deFunes is rocked!
Daniels softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and deFunes is out cold! Daniels jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Daniels!
Alberto Daniels made sure to mention his sponsor, MMA ANIMAL in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugly Kid Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ugly Kid Joe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joe being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Joe.
Joe can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva prevents Joe from improving his position.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joe looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva passes to full mount!
Silva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Joe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe working to try and regain half guard.
Joe is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Joe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva working for a submission but Joe is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with good strikes from the mount here!
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joe looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Ugly Kid Joe has been cut.
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joe?
Joe is rocked!
Silva has isolated one of Joe's arms. Joe looking to fight him off but Silva twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Silva!
Junior Silva is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Junior Silva made sure he mentioned MMA ANIMAL, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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