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SPFT 20: Titans Collide PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Mitrione!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin misses with an uppercut.
Mitrione gets the takedown into side control.
Mitrione in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Carwin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Mitrione!
Matt Mitrione really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Blood Bank ($10) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armor King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva 's entrance music is Rev Theory - Light It Up . A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying King's choice of entrance music: Armor King. This should be fireworks!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Silva !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armor King!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King wants to clinch.
King gets the takedown into side control.
King is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Silva 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but King presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
King won't let Silva get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
King with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silva can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King controlling from the full mount.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva rolls, trying to escape but King keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Silva right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Silva 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
King is hanging on to Silva 's back as he tries to escape.
King struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silva breaks King's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
King wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! King is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! King has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to control.
King slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armor King will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King decides to stand and escape the position.
King drives through with a takedown into Silva 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. King is in Silva 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
King stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Silva . That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. King is now in Silva 's guard.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
King pushes down on Silva 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard.
Silva trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
King won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
King passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva !
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
King is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Armor King has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva taking shots to the head.
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King wants to finish this one by submission but Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from King.
King prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
BOOM! King connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Antonio Silva 's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Silva 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Armor King!
Armor King decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Quattro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Henry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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224 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Quattro!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry misses with a looping left.
Quattro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quattro misses with a looping right.
Quattro slips under a jab from Henry.
Henry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quattro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Quattro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henry sprawls well. Henry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quattro gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Quattro misses.
Henry misses with the combination.
Henry throws a right hand that Quattro ducks under and follows up with a left that Quattro also avoids with ease.
A combination from Quattro does no damage.
Henry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quattro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henry wants to clinch up but Quattro keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quattro is trying to break free.
Henry keeps control of Quattro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quattro.
Henry scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry keeps control of Quattro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henry working aggressively here.
Quattro dodges an elbow strike from Henry.
Quattro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Quattro.
Henry is looking to clinch but Quattro is avoiding it.
Henry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quattro counters with a stiff right hand.
Quattro takes one to the chin there.
Quattro misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Henry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Henry misses.
Quattro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quattro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Henry drops Quattro with a beautiful combination! Quattro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Henry is looking for the KO!
Quattro is rocked!
Quattro lands with a right hand.
Quattro is still on wobbly legs! Can Henry finish him?
Henry throws a hook to the side of Quattro's head but Quattro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Quattro seems to have recovered his senses.
Henry throws out a loose jab but Quattro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Henry.
Henry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henry takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Quattro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quattro swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a combination. Quattro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quattro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henry throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Quattro to counter with a crisp jab.
Quattro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Quattro.
Quattro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry clinches.
Henry digs a right hand into Quattro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quattro's gas tank.
Quattro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quattro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quattro throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Henry.
Henry misses with an uppercut. Quattro saw that one coming.
Henry forces Quattro back against the cage and clinches.
Quattro tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Henry.
Henry takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Quattro controls the action.
Henry struggles to land a body shot inside as Quattro controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henry has Quattro pushed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quattro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quattro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Henry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Henry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henry lands with a punch from half guard.
Henry prevents Quattro from improving his position.
Henry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quattro's head.
Quattro wants to control but Henry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quattro is not content to let Henry control the position.
Quattro gets back to full guard.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quattro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henry throws a big elbow that misses.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Quattro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quattro has a closed guard, preventing Henry from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quattro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Quattro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Steve Henry just wasn't active enough.
Quattro misses with a double jab
and Henry counters with a left and a right that stings Quattro.
Henry throws a lazy uppercut
and Quattro counters with a right hand to the body.
Henry tries to clinch up but Quattro circles away and keeps his distance.
Quattro misses with a few strikes there.
Quattro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henry looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quattro!
Quattro is bucking up trying to escape but Henry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Quattro is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry has a good base and remains in mount.
Quattro regains half guard.
Quattro gets full guard.
Quattro looking for a guillotine here but Henry defends easily.
Henry trying to control but Quattro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quattro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Quattro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quattro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown by Henry or perhaps it was just good defense by Quattro which made him look bad.
Henry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henry duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Quattro does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry throws a lazy uppercut
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quattro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quattro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quattro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henry struggles to land a body shot inside as Quattro controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quattro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Quattro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henry sees it coming and defends easily.
Quattro trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Henry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Henry misses with a two punch combination.
Quattro tries to close the distance and clinch but Henry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quattro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quattro misses with a wild combination.
Henry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quattro counters with a left and a right that stings Henry.
Quattro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henry throws a sloppy body shot
and Quattro counters with a straight right hand.
Henry has closed the distance and engaged Quattro in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Quattro.
Quattro is looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quattro wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry misses with a body punch.
Quattro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quattro managing to block the knees to the body from Henry.
Quattro scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quattro misses with an elbow strike.
Quattro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steve Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Quattro.
Henry misses with a punch on the inside.
Quattro looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Quattro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henry scores with a hook to the body.
Henry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Henry.
Henry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
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!
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Quattro blocking some punches.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quattro wants to break free but Henry has control.
Quattro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quattro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quattro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnny Quattro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quattro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quattro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quattro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a series of punches but Quattro avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Quattro back to the cage. Henry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Henry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quattro, pushing him back against the cage.
Quattro looking for a takedown.
Quattro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry.
Henry is trying to maintain a safe position but Quattro gets an underhook and turns Henry into the cage.
Henry lands with a right to the head.
Henry is looking to control Quattro's arms but Quattro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henry has his back to the cage.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry avoiding damage as Quattro throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Henry as the two fighters clinch.
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quattro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to work over Quattro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry is leaning against Quattro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quattro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henry - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henry tries to work over Quattro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quattros head.
Quattro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Quattro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quattro has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quattro circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve Henry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Henry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henry, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Henry!
After winning the bout, Steve Henry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Obvious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jahangir Zulfiqar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Obvious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jahangir Zulfiqar!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obvious darts in trying to clinch
letting Zulfiqar counter with a right hand.
Zulfiqar moves into range and clinches up with Obvious.
Obvious lands a nice knee 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!
Zulfiqar lands a shot to the body.
Zulfiqar cracks Obvious with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Zulfiqar.
A right hand to the body from Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obvious blocks an uppercut.
Zulfiqar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zulfiqar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zulfiqar pushes Obvious back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obvious blocks a body shot from Zulfiqar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obvious tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zulfiqar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obvious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulfiqar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obvious backwards.
Obvious tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulfiqar avoids it.
Obvious misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Obvious gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zulfiqar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zulfiqar tries to break the clinch but Obvious is controlling the position.
Obvious blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zulfiqar.
Obvious gets underhooks to prevent Zulfiqar's takedown attempt.
Captain Obvious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jahangir Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar tries to work over Obvious's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulfiqar managing to block the knees to the body from Obvious.
Obvious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zulfiqar can't find room to land a body shot as Obvious controls the action.
Zulfiqar gets through Obvious's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obvious's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zulfiqar lands a nice uppercut.
Zulfiqar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zulfiqar drops Obvious with a naaaaasty hook - Obvious is in real trouble here! Zulfiqar dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jahangir Zulfiqar!
A victorious Jahangir Zulfiqar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Cicero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Dale Arizona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cicero comes to the cage accompanied by Woke Up This Morning . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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158 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Cicero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Dale Arizona!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cicero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arizona's calf.
A nice combination there by Cicero.
Cicero misses with a two punch combination.
Arizona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cicero.
Cicero looks to land a combination but Arizona avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Arizona.
Arizona lands a high kick!
Cicero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arizona tries to work over Cicero's front leg with a kick but Cicero checks it.
Glen Dale Arizona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cicero misses with a double jab
and Arizona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arizona tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cicero counters with an outside leg kick.
Arizona tries to score with a low kick but Cicero moves his leg out of the way.
Arizona slips a jab and a cross from Cicero.
Arizona throws a head kick but Cicero moves out of range.
Arizona lands a jab to Cicero's midsection.
Arizona misses with a jab to the body
and Cicero counters with a left and a right that stings Arizona.
Arizona misses the shot to the body.
Arizona changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cicero tries to avoid it but Arizona manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cicero to the ground. Cicero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arizona dodges the punch combination from Cicero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cicero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arizona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cicero at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cicero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cicero blocks a low kick nicely.
Cicero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arizona can pounce on him.
Arizona looks to land a body kick but Cicero moved away.
Arizona connects with the punch.
Arizona shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cicero counters with a series of strikes. Arizona will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arizona, pushing him back against the cage.
Arizona prevents a body shot from Cicero.
Arizona stalling the fight.
Cicero tries to work over Arizona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arizona throws an elbow but it misses.
Arizona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cicero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cicero tries to throw a body punch but Arizona avoids it by throwing Cicero back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Arizona fails to land.
Arizona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arizona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arizona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cicero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Arizona takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cicero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cicero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cicero managing to block the knees to the body from Arizona.
Arizona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arizona is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cicero is keeping busy.
Arizona lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arizona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cicero tries to throw a body punch but Arizona avoids it by throwing Cicero back against the cage.
Arizona blocks a body shot from Cicero.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cicero.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arizona is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cicero is keeping busy.
Cicero misses with a knee strike.
Cicero tries to work over Arizona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glen Dale Arizona will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arizona is looking to clinch.
Cicero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arizona throws a head kick that half lands.
Arizona feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cicero's calf.
Cicero gets a clinch.
Arizona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Arizona.
Cicero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arizona avoids it.
Cicero tries a body shot but Arizona blocks it.
Arizona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cicero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arizona blocks a body shot from Cicero.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arizona as Cicero tries to tie him up.
Arizona can't find room to land a body shot as Cicero controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicero working aggressively here.
Cicero is looking to break free of the clinch but Arizona has double underhooks.
Cicero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arizona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paul Cicero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arizona struggles to land a body shot inside as Cicero controls his hands.
Cicero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cicero tries to throw a body punch but Arizona avoids it by throwing Cicero back against the cage.
Cicero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cicero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arizona blocks an uppercut.
Cicero misses with a punch to the body.
Arizona misses with a knee strike.
Cicero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cicero struggles to land a body shot inside as Arizona controls his hands.
Arizona struggles to land a body shot inside as Cicero controls his hands.
Cicero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cicero tries a body shot but Arizona blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arizona is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cicero is defending well for now.
Cicero tries to throw a body punch but Arizona avoids it by throwing Cicero back against the cage.
Arizona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cicero's face.
Cicero misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arizona gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arizona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cicero letting Arizona take a breather here.
Cicero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arizona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arizona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arizona blocks a body shot from Cicero.
Arizona is trying to maintain a safe position but Cicero gets an underhook and turns Arizona into the cage.
Cicero takes a shot to the head.
Arizona misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cicero.
Cicero tries to throw a body punch but Arizona avoids it by throwing Cicero back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Arizona scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arizona scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Arizona to work.
Arizona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cicero tries to land knees in the clinch but Arizona avoids the damage to the body.
Arizona tries to throw a body punch but Cicero avoids it by throwing Arizona back against the cage.
Arizona blocks a body shot from Cicero.
Cicero lands with a left to the head.
Cicero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arizona.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arizona as Cicero tries to tie him up.
Cicero managing to block the knees to the body from Arizona.
Arizona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cicero backwards.
Cicero digs a right hand underneath Arizona's ribcage. Arizona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cicero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cicero pushes Arizona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Cicero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cicero blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cicero wants to stall.
Cicero misses with a punch to the body.
Cicero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cicero tries to work over Arizona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cicero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arizona is breathing heavily.
Arizona struggles to land a body shot inside as Cicero controls his hands.
Cicero'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.
Arizona is stalling here.
Cicero tries to throw a body punch but Arizona avoids it by throwing Cicero back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arizona missing with knees to the body.
Arizona throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cicero misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Paul Cicero will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cicero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arizona is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Arizona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arizona is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cicero rather than just go for the knockout.
Arizona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cicero.
No joy there for Cicero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arizona tries to land a body kick
and Cicero counters with a nice leg kick.
Arizona has closed the distance and engaged Cicero in a clinch.
Cicero wants to stall.
Cicero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arizona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arizona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cicero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arizona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arizona lands a nice uppercut.
Cicero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cicero misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Arizona.
Cicero dodges an elbow strike from Arizona.
Cicero can't find room to land a body shot as Arizona controls the action.
Arizona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cicero swings wildly with an uppercut but Arizona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arizona avoiding damage.
Cicero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arizona scores with a hook to the body.
Arizona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cicero's elbow.
Arizona lands a good knee to the midsection. Cicero won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arizona throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cicero blocks it with crossed arms.
Cicero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cicero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Arizona is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cicero is defending well for now.
Arizona misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Cicero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arizona.
Arizona lands a shot to the body.
Arizona gets through Cicero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cicero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cicero unloads a knee to the mid-section. Arizona lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cicero tries to throw a body punch but Arizona avoids it by throwing Cicero back against the cage.
Cicero misses with a punch to the body.
Cicero misses with a body punch.
Arizona has a couple of punches blocked by Cicero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Cicero.
A nice left hand lands by Arizona.
Arizona trying to land knees to the body.
Arizona tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cicero avoids it.
Cicero tries a body shot but Arizona blocks it.
Cicero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arizona lands a body shot.
Cicero struggles to land a body shot inside as Arizona controls his hands.
Cicero is working Arizona over against the cage.
Cicero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arizona.
A short left from Arizona.
Cicero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cicero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arizona lands a good knee to the midsection. Cicero won't want to take too many of those.
Cicero tries to throw a body punch but Arizona avoids it by throwing Cicero back against the cage.
Cicero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arizona's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cicero managing to block the knees to the body from Arizona.
Arizona misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arizona.
Arizona lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Arizona.
Cicero tries to work over Arizona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cicero misses with a body punch.
Arizona blocks a body shot from Cicero.
Arizona avoiding damage.
Arizona unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cicero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arizona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arizona can't find room to land a body shot as Cicero controls the action.
Cicero works on Arizona's body with a couple of short punches.
Cicero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arizona connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Dale Arizona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arizona 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Glen Dale Arizona!
Glen Dale Arizona tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rourke's entrance music is Rolling Stones - Paint it black. A fine choice. Mikko Rourke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John McNamara's chin.
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196 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McNamara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rourke. That one must have hurt.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McNamara trying to control the position.
Rourke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rourke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rourke swings for the body but McNamara moves out of range.
Rourke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by McNamara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikko Rourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rourke throws a lazy uppercut
and McNamara counters with a left and a right that stings Rourke.
McNamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rourke.
John McNamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Rourke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNamara misses with an uppercut.
Rourke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rourke ducks under a wild hook from McNamara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNamara looks to throw the jab but Rourke is out of range.
Rourke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rourke misses with an uppercut. McNamara saw that one coming.
Rourke misses with a double jab
and McNamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke wants to slow McNamara down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from McNamara.
Rourke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McNamara.
Rourke lands with a slapping head kick.
McNamara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rourke's head backwards.
McNamara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rourke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McNamara on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Rourke.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rourke wants to control the pace but McNamara is squirming around nicely.
Rourke controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara wants to get back to his feet.
Rourke thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rourke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rourke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke looking to finish with strikes here!
Rourke throwing strikes here but McNamara is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McNamara avoids a strike by Rourke and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Rourke's guard! Fantastic escape!
Rourke 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 loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McNamara is not content to let Rourke control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rourke misses with a looping right.
McNamara misses with a right hand
and Rourke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rourke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rourke throws a hook but McNamara avoids it easily.
Rourke cracks the inside of McNamara's front leg.
McNamara swings widly with a right hand
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rourke connects with a leg kick. McNamara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rourke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Rourke.
A big right from Rourke misses.
Rourke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McNamara has time to react.
A jab from McNamara misses.
Rourke throws a jab but it's blocked by McNamara.
McNamara might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rourke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McNamara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara avoids the body shot from Rourke.
Rourke swings for the body but McNamara moves out of range.
Rourke lands a nice looking kick to the body. McNamara takes a step back to recover.
McNamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rourke.
McNamara staying out of range there.
McNamara misses with a straight left.
McNamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rourke throws out the jab.
McNamara avoids a punch combination nicely.
McNamara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McNamara looks to land a combination but Rourke avoids it well.
Mikko Rourke is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rourke misses.
Rourke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rourke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNamara.
McNamara stuns Rourke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rourke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rourke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rourke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McNamara's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Rourke scores with a four punch combination!
McNamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rourke.
McNamara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rourkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rourke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNamara.
Rourke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rourke wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNamara keeps working.
Rourke is trying to get an arm triangle but McNamara is defending well.
Rourke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rourke misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McNamara being controlled for a moment.
McNamara wants to get back to his feet.
Rourke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McNamara has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rourke is looking to take a break and control but McNamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Rourke dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McNamara throws a hook but Rourke blocks it.
A jab from Rourke misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rourke. That's going to slow McNamara down.
McNamara walks into a jab.
Oooooh!!! McNamara has knocked Rourke down with a huge combo! McNamara steps away and waves a wobbly Rourke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Mikko Rourke has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke scores with a push kick.
McNamara throws a shot from downtown. Rourke moves away and avoids it.
Rourke throws a lazy right hand but McNamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rourke misses with a straight right.
Rourke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rourke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McNamara counters with a straight right hand.
Rourke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McNamara quickly recovers to half guard.
Mikko Rourke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rourke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rourke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rourke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McNamara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rourke thows a huge punch but McNamara dodges it nicely.
McNamara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McNamara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McNamara is staying active underneath Rourke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Rourke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McNamara trying to control here.
McNamara looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rourke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rourke is trying to control. McNamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McNamara is defending against the submission attempts here by Rourke.
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!
Rourke is trying to control. McNamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McNamara defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rourke connects with a nice short shot to McNamara's temple.
Rourke is trying for a kimura here. McNamara looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rourke wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikko Rourke!
Mikko Rourke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twilight Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saga has chosen You are going to the Twilight of your Career as his entrance music. The key to victory for Garrett Hudson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23
167 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Garrett Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Twilight Saga!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson misses with a shot to the body
and Saga counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hudson is trying to maintain the position but Saga is very close to passing his half guard.
Hudson wants to improve his position but Saga is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saga wants to control but Hudson is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hudson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hudson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hudson tries to get to full guard but Saga has control of the leg.
Hudson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saga scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hudson defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudson tries to get to full guard but Saga has control of the leg.
Hudson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saga.
Hudson is looking to control Saga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hudson avoid being mounted?
Saga lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga controlling the action here.
Hudson trying to control from the bottom.
Saga drops an elbow to the side of Hudson's head.
Hudson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saga.
Saga working Hudson over with strikes.
Saga seems to be working for a kimura but Hudson defends the submission attempt.
Saga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saga looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saga is controlling the pace.
Hudson pushes Saga off looking to stand but Saga dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saga working the head and body with strikes.
Hudson trying to control here.
Hudson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hudson's head.
Hudson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saga sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hudson trying to control the position.
Hudson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hudson controls Saga momentarily but Saga frees himself.
Hudson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Hudson misses.
Hudson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hudson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Hudson.
Saga misses with a body shot.
Hudson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saga manages to avoid it.
Hudson misses with the combination.
Hudson misses with a looping left.
Saga slips a straight right by Hudson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saga.
Hudson swings for the body but Saga moves out of range.
Hudson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hudson throws a lazy right hand but Saga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Hudson.
Garrett Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saga shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saga is nestled in close to Hudson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hudson manages to get to full guard.
Saga stops Hudson from standing up.
Saga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twilight Saga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saga just misses with a punch to the body.
Hudson connects with a crisp jab.
Garrett Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hudson connects with a jab.
Hudson throws a head kick but Saga moves out of range.
Saga has a takedown stuffed.
Hudson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hudson is out of range and Saga settles back down.
Hudson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hudson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudson.
Saga misses with a wild body shot.
Hudson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saga.
Saga slips under a jab from Hudson.
Hudson misses the body punch
and Saga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson trying to hold on to Saga's head to control him but Saga postures up.
Saga is looking to take a break and control but Hudson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saga trying to mount his opponent but Hudson defends it.
Saga is thwarting Hudson's attempts to control the position.
Hudson is looking to escape.
Saga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hudson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hudson is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saga shoots in but Hudson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hudson scores with a hook to the body. Saga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hudson moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson checks a low kick from Saga.
Hudson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Hudson as Saga shoots in.
Garrett Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twilight Saga.
Hudson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hudson swats away the attempt to clinch by Saga.
Saga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudson.
Saga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for Hudson.
Saga is rocked!
Hudson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saga is still on wobbly legs! Can Hudson finish him?
Hudson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hudson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Saga! He's out on his feet! Hudson rushes in and drops Saga with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Garrett Hudson!
Garrett Hudson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hitchenfrog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Hitchenfrog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
160 lbs
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26
169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Hitchenfrog!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III throws a body punch but Hitchenfrog moves out of range.
Lil III throws a head kick but Hitchenfrog moves out of range.
Lil III feints and as Hitchenfrog raises his hands in defense, Lil III changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lil III slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hitchenfrog can't keep his opponent in guard - Lil III advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lil III is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hitchenfrog tries to roll over but Lil III keeps him under control.
Hitchenfrog is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lil III jumps into side control!
Lil III trying to control the action but Hitchenfrog is working from the bottom.
Hitchenfrog taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitchenfrog tries to buck Lil III off but Lil III is having none of it.
Lil III is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hitchenfrog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hitchenfrog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lil III is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hitchenfrog looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lil III gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hitchenfrog is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lil III lets go of the hold and Hitchenfrog can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ba Lil III!
Ba Lil III gave a mention to Macto Fight System in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to B.O.B.. On his way into the cage it seems that Lobsta Mang has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lobsta Mang seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
270 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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21
265 lbs
8 - 1 - 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lobsta Mang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Parker!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker moves out of range of the leg kick from Mang.
Horrible takedown by Mang or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker which made him look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Mang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parker.
Parker jabs at Mang's body.
Mang throws a leg kick but Parker checks it.
Parker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parker moves out of range as Mang throws a body kick.
Mang throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker cracks Mang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Lobsta Mang has been cut.
Mang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Parker misses.
Mang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab by Mang.
Parker scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang blocks the body kick.
Lobsta Mang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mang moves away.
Parker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker thows a body shot but no joy.
Parker cracks Mang with an open hand slap.
Parker drops Mang with a beautiful combination! Mang stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Parker is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mang throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.
Mang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parker will feel that in the morning.
Parker lands a jab to Mang's midsection.
Mang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parker cracks a nice hook into Mang's ribs.
Dre Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mang blocks a body shot from Parker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mang backwards.
Mang throws a head punch that misses.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Mang.
Mang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Mang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mang lands a head kick!
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mang is just out of range.
Mang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ground and pound from Mang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Parker regains half guard.
Mang tries to pass to full mount but Parker defends it.
Mang working Parker over with strikes.
Mang controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker is trying to maintain the position but Mang is very close to passing his half guard.
Mang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
Mang content to control rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Lobsta Mang wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Parker throws a head kick but Mang moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dre Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lobsta Mang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mang tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parker, right into the meat.
Parker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mang tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Mang throws a head kick that misses.
Parker blocks a head kick by Mang.
Mang scoring well with a low kick there.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Mang's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mang's head.
Mang throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.
Mang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parker jabs Mang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parker tries to avoid it but Mang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parker to the ground. Parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Parker. That one must have hurt.
Parker catches Mang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Mang.
Parker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker scores with a leg kick.
Parker feints and then cracks Mang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mang down.
Parker lands a big head kick that sends Mang tumbling to the mat! Parker takes a step backwards and waves Mang back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mang is rocked!
Lobsta Mang's cut is getting worse.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Mang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker weaves into range and cracks Mang right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mang goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Parker is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dre Parker!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lostma Braincells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miller HighLife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braincells kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BoneCrusher- Aint neva scared. 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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29
291 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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27
285 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lostma Braincells!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miller HighLife!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HighLife feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Braincells has HighLife pulled in close to control his posture.
HighLife stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braincells swivels though and keeps the full guard.
HighLife must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Braincells working a defensive guard here.
Braincells keeping moving, preventing HighLife from controlling successfully.
Braincells working a defensive guard here.
Lostma Braincells has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Braincells throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
HighLife throws a combination that misses
and Braincells connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braincells misses with a few strikes there.
Braincells cracks HighLife with an open hand slap.
Braincells connects with a single shot there.
Braincells tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braincells looks to score with a jab to the body but HighLife is just out of range.
HighLife looks to score with a jab to the body but Braincells is just out of range.
Braincells connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
HighLife throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
HighLife looks to land a left hand but Braincells moved out of range nicely.
Braincells shoots in and drives through. HighLife sprawls well.
HighLife lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
HighLife throws a leg kick that is checked
and Braincells cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Braincells.
HighLife looks to land a left hand but Braincells moved out of range nicely.
Braincells moves away from the strike by HighLife.
HighLife moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Braincells swings widly with a right hand
and HighLife counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braincells slips under a jab.
Braincells takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Braincells loads up on a big right hand but HighLife slips the punch.
Braincells misses with a wild body shot.
HighLife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braincells.
HighLife looks to throw the jab but Braincells is out of range.
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 fighters circling - HighLife throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from HighLife misses.
Braincells jabbing away but nothing is landing.
HighLife moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
HighLife will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Braincells ducks under a wild hook from HighLife.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife misses with an uppercut.
HighLife motions for Braincells to come forward. HighLife throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Braincells moves into the clinch.
HighLife pushes Braincells back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Braincells takes a shot to the head.
Braincells takes an elbow to the temple.
HighLife misses with the head strike.
HighLife blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braincells lands a shoulder strike.
HighLife lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Braincells.
Braincells lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of HighLife backwards.
It looks like Miller HighLife has been cut.
Braincells softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
HighLife throws a head punch that misses.
Braincells misses with the head strike.
HighLife prevents a body shot from Braincells.
Braincells jumps guard and drags HighLife to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Braincells holds on and takes a little breather.
HighLife wants to control from the top but Braincells keeps moving.
Braincells pulls HighLife in close to prevent any damage.
HighLife trying to control the position from guard on top but Braincells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Braincells wants to stand but HighLife is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Braincells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
HighLife swings widly with a right hand
and Braincells counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Braincells tries to close the distance and clinch up but HighLife swats him away and circles back towards the center.
HighLife ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Braincells wants to clinch
and HighLife connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lostma Braincells will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miller HighLife's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
HighLife slips under a jab.
HighLife closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, HighLife just misses with a elbow thrown towards Braincells's brow.
Braincells tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Braincells turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Braincells manages to end up in side control.
Braincells trying to control the position but HighLife is working away.
The strikes coming from Braincells are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
HighLife is not content to let Braincells control the position.
The ground and pound from Braincells seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Braincells taking a break here but HighLife is having none of it and regains half guard.
Braincells missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HighLife is positioning himself well to prevent Braincells advancing to mount.
Braincells is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Braincells thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
HighLife won't allow Braincells to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braincells trying to control the action but HighLife is working from the bottom.
HighLife desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Braincells missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HighLife works his way to full guard. Good work.
Braincells postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Braincells wants to pass the guard but HighLife is keeping the position.
Lostma Braincells overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Braincells trying to control but HighLife is working from the bottom.
HighLife utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
HighLife keeping moving, preventing Braincells from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braincells forces his way into half guard.
Braincells thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Braincells 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.
Braincells not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braincells is keen to just control but HighLife is a slippery customer.
Braincells is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. HighLife doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braincells.
Braincells controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braincells passes into side control, despite HighLife's attempt to control the position.
HighLife can't do much from the bottom here.
Braincells lands an elbow.
HighLife regains half guard there - taking advantage of Braincells's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
HighLife is staying active underneath Braincells, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braincells is really struggling to control HighLife but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lostma Braincells dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miller HighLife's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Braincells throws a lazy right hand but HighLife sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Braincells lands with a straight right. HighLife didn't see that one coming.
Braincells blocks a head kick by HighLife.
Braincells tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but HighLife swivels and escapes.
Braincells tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HighLife was well out of range. Poor timing from Braincells.
Braincells checks the leg kick nicely there.
HighLife moves away from the strike by Braincells.
HighLife throws an overhand right that lands on Braincells's shoulder, as Braincells tries to avoid the shot.
Braincells fails in his attempt to clinch.
HighLife lands with a shot to the body.
Braincells connects with the punch.
HighLife throws a low kick but Braincells avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HighLife misses with an uppercut
and Braincells cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
HighLife scores with a hook to the body. Braincells takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
HighLife avoids the body shot from Braincells.
Lostma Braincells is winning the standup battle so far.
HighLife dives in and grabs Braincells's left leg, looking for a takedown. Braincells pushes down on HighLife's head and hops out.
HighLife shoots in for a takedown but Braincells shows good takedown defense.
Braincells tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. HighLife manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
HighLife scores with a shot to the body.
HighLife lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Braincells at a distance.
HighLife fails with the takedown.
Lostma Braincells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller HighLife.
Braincells looks to score with a jab to the body but HighLife is just out of range.
Braincells gets caught flat footed, as HighLife shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braincells is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braincells trying to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HighLife working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
HighLife trying to control the position from guard on top but Braincells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braincells has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but HighLife can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
HighLife not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
HighLife trying to control the position from guard on top but Braincells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braincells pulls HighLife in close to prevent any damage.
HighLife keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Braincells's head.
HighLife with a flurry of punches that miss.
Braincells is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Braincells is working hard here to advance position.
HighLife postures up.
HighLife controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice body punch from Braincells.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braincells has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from HighLife finds it's way round the side to connect with Braincells's head.
HighLife misses with a lunging right hand
and Braincells counters with a left and a right that stings HighLife.
Braincells darts in and clinches HighLife up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braincells misses with a body punch.
Braincells blocking some punches.
Braincells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Braincells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Braincells blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braincells misses with a punch on the inside.
Braincells breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braincells tries to clinch but HighLife is having none of it.
Braincells dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braincells slips under a jab from HighLife.
HighLife misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braincells.
HighLife scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Miller HighLife just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Miller HighLife's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Braincells uses good head movement to avoid the hook from HighLife.
HighLife misses with a body kick.
HighLife attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Braincells with a body punch. A glancing blow.
HighLife drives through with a takedown into Braincells's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Braincells escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. HighLife gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Braincells wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
HighLife wants to control from the top but Braincells keeps moving.
Braincells looking to hit a scissor sweep but HighLife is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braincells wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
HighLife throws a big right hand that misses.
We're going to have a standup here because Lostma Braincells wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
HighLife throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braincells connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Braincells looks to throw the jab but HighLife is out of range.
Braincells misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HighLife.
HighLife uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Braincells stuns HighLife with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
HighLife fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braincells tries to close the distance and clinch but HighLife swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HighLife lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
HighLife looks to throw the jab but Braincells is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Braincells throws a blind hook that connects with the side of HighLifes head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HighLife.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HighLife.
Braincells scores with a shoulder strike.
Braincells is trying to pull guard but HighLife turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Braincells tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Braincells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, HighLife throws an elbow but misses.
HighLife swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Braincells throws a punch but it's blocked by HighLife.
HighLife throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife lands a hook to the side of the head.
Braincells misses with a body punch.
Braincells stalling in the clinch but HighLife improves position.
Good body shot from HighLife.
Braincells jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as HighLife walks away with a smile on his face. Braincells gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot lands for HighLife.
HighLife lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
HighLife lands a jab to the nose.
Braincells jabs HighLife to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Braincells loads up on a big right hand but HighLife slips the punch.
HighLife tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
HighLife moves into range and clinches up with Braincells.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HighLife throws a punch but it's blocked by Braincells.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HighLife.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braincells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HighLife lands a damaging elbow.
HighLife tries to stall but Braincells uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Braincells - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lostma Braincells has scored more points in the clinch so far.
HighLife can't find room to land a body shot as Braincells controls the action.
HighLife is trying to force a seperation but Braincells has the dominant position.
HighLife blocks an uppercut.
HighLife is trying to stall.
HighLife swings wildly with an uppercut but Braincells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braincells tries to pull guard but HighLife forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lostma Braincells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HighLife misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Braincells as the two fighters clinch.
HighLife is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short body shot lands from Braincells as the two fighters clinch.
Braincells manages to break the clinch.
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 Lostma Braincells will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miller HighLife's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Braincells jabs HighLife right on the nose. HighLife blinks but takes it well.
Braincells shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts HighLife as he jumps to the side.
HighLife keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braincells.
HighLife throws a solid leg kick but Braincells takes the impact on his shin and smiles at HighLife.
Braincells blocks a jab.
HighLife leaves Braincells with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
HighLife circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
HighLife fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Braincells avoids it really well and circles away.
HighLife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Braincells sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from HighLife.
Braincells checks the leg kick nicely there.
HighLife scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
HighLife lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
HighLife on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
HighLife is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Braincells.
HighLife connects with a crisp jab.
HighLife smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Braincells displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as HighLife throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from HighLife misses its intended target.
HighLife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Braincells throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HighLife moves out of range as Braincells strikes.
Braincells lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but HighLife circles away quickly and effectively.
Braincells gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows HighLife to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HighLife postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Braincells is on top in guard.
HighLife pulls Braincells in close to his closed guard and prevents Braincells from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braincells wants to pass the guard but HighLife is keeping the position.
Lostma Braincells is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Braincells engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HighLife keeping moving, preventing Braincells from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Lostma Braincells wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Braincells clinches with his opponent.
HighLife pushes Braincells back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from HighLife fails to land.
HighLife working some nice short punches in the clinch.
HighLife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from HighLife fails to land.
Miller HighLife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HighLife misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HighLife manages to break the clinch.
A jab from HighLife finds it's way through Braincells's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miller HighLife comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Braincells has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lostma Braincells!
Lostma Braincells is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Lostma Braincells made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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