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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephane Kohler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kohler comes to the ring accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephane Kohler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muay Thai is able to avoid easily.
Spar Muay Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muay Thai lands a nice looking body kick.
Muay Thai is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kohler.
Muay Thai tries to clinch but Kohler moves away
and Kohler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Spar Muay Thai has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muay Thai wants to clinch but Kohler slips to the side
and Muay Thai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muay Thai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kohler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muay Thai won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Muay Thai struggling a bit here.
Kohler working the ground and pound but Muay Thai is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Muay Thai's face as Kohler controls the position.
Muay Thai tries to buck Kohler off but Kohler is having none of it.
Muay Thai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay Thai tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Muay Thai is trying to get back to his feet.
Muay Thai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kohler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Muay Thai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Muay Thai wants to control but Kohler postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kohler happy to just control the position for now.
Kohler working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Muay Thai tries to clinch but Kohler moves away
and Kohler lands a stunning uppercut that sends Muay Thai to the mat!
Muay Thai is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kohler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Muay Thai is still in real trouble! Can Kohler finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohler postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Muay Thai out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Kohler goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stephane Kohler!
Stephane Kohler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pence Apene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney Aron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pence Apene!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sidney Aron!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apene throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pence Apene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apene shoots for a double leg takedown but Aron sprawls well. He's pushed Apene's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aron misses with a takedown
and Apene decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aron's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aron keeping moving, preventing Apene from controlling successfully.
Aron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apene.
Aron keeping moving, preventing Apene from controlling successfully.
Apene throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apene trying to control but Aron is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Pence Apene wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aron gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Apene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apene.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Apene.
Apene is looking to take a break and control but Aron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apene controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aron wants to control but Apene postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apene has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Aron is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Apene yanks on the arm and Aron is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Apene.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pence Apene!
Pence Apene retains his light heavyweight title!
Pence Apene made sure to mention his sponsor, Blood Bank ($10) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tex Bighorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krovitzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krovitzky has chosen Bliss N Eso - Addicted as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Tex Bighorn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tex Bighorn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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220 lbs
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207 lbs
2 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tex Bighorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Krovitzky!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bighorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bighorn misses with a few strikes there.
Bighorn misses with a wild combination.
Bighorn scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Bighorn. Those never looked like landing.
Bighorn lands a nice hook to Krovitzky's body. Krovitzky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krovitzky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bighorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bighorn misses with a combination
and Krovitzky counters with a series of strikes. Bighorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bighorn throws a series of punches but Krovitzky avoids them all with ease.
Bighorn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bighorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bighorn throws a body punch but Krovitzky moves out of range.
Bighorn looks to land a combination but Krovitzky avoids it well.
Bighorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krovitzky throws out the jab.
Krovitzky loads up on a big right hand but Bighorn slips the punch.
No joy there for Bighorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tex Bighorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krovitzky wants to clinch up but Bighorn keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bighorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krovitzky is looking to clinch but Bighorn is avoiding it.
Bighorn misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Bighorn as he connects with a hook.
Bighorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bighorn drops Krovitzky with a nice combination! Bighorn dives into Krovitzky's guard, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bighorn wants to stand but Krovitzky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Krovitzky wants to stand up but Bighorn is controlling him.
Bighorn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krovitzky, up you get!
A punch combination from Bighorn misses.
Bighorn lands with a good body shot.
Krovitzky looks winded!
Bighorn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bighorn drops Krovitzky with a nice combination! Bighorn dives into Krovitzky's guard, looking to finish!
Bighorn stands and steps away. Krovitzky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krovitzky dodges the punch combination from Bighorn.
Bighorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bighorn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krovitzky backs up against the ropes.
Bighorn fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Krovitzky to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Krovitzky looks to clinch but Bighorn throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Krovitzky taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tex Bighorn!
Tex Bighorn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Blood Bank ($10) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chan Cann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Krill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krill comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slow Dance With the Devil Bitch kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chan Cann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chan Cann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Krill!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Krill. Those never looked like landing.
Krill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cann.
Cann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cann swings for the body but Krill moves out of range.
Cann misses with a lunging right hand
and Krill counters with a three punch combo that has Cann backing up. Cann nods at Krill to acknowledge the strikes.
Cann misses with a hook. Krill ducked under it nicely.
Krill drops his hands momentarily and Cann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Krill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cann circles away.
Krill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cann misses with a wild combination.
Krill throws a right and a left that Cann avoids nicely.
Cann throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chan Cann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krill stalks Cann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cann's face. Cann staggers backwards, shaken.
Krill fails to land with a series of punches.
Krill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cann tries to bench press Krill off him but Krill keeps the position.
Cann struggling a bit here.
Cann tries to escape but Krill is in control.
Krill scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Cann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krill in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cann is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Krill!
Our winner, Jay Krill, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pele Fusuaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Bully from Shinedown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pele Fusuaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fusuaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fusuaga sprawls well. Fusuaga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fusuaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fusuaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Fusuaga. Beautiful body shot.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Fusuaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fusuaga jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fusuaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fusuaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Brock Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fusuaga scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fusuaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fusuaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Fusuaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Fusuaga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusuaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fusuaga leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pele Fusuaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lee.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee looks winded!
Fusuaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee looks to land a combination but Fusuaga avoids it well.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fusuaga with a jab.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Fusuaga.
Fusuaga 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!
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fusuaga.
Lee is rocked!
Lee gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fusuaga gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lee is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pele Fusuaga!
Pele Fusuaga spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuka Antiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antiman has chosen Ly-o-lay-ale-loya as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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166 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carl Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nuka Antiman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
Antiman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Antiman stuffs the takedown.
Antiman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Antiman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Antiman.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Antiman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Antiman has control of the leg.
Antiman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Antiman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Antiman seems content to control.
Antiman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mason is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nuka Antiman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Zoolander will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Zoolander!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zoolander avoids it really well and circles away.
Barbosa looks to land a body kick but Zoolander moved away.
Zoolander stuffs the takedown.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zoolander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zoolander tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Zoolander, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Zoolander against the ropes but Zoolander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zoolander has managed to clinch.
Zoolander misses with a knee strike.
Zoolander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zoolander pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbosa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa avoids a wild elbow strike from Zoolander.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zoolander.
A short right from Zoolander on the inside.
Zoolander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa blocks the elbow strike.
Zoolander misses with a knee strike.
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa shoots in and bounces Zoolander off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Zoolander keeps moving.
Barbosa throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zoolander's guard.
Barbosa wants to stand and escape but instead Zoolander has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zoolander trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbosa's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander stands and steps away. Barbosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barbosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zoolander!
Barbosa unloads with some shots from mount but Zoolander bucks and avoids them well.
Zoolander is bucking up trying to escape but Barbosa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barbosa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zoolander has worked his arm free - good work by Zoolander!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barbosa is trying to ground and pound but Zoolander uses the momentary lack of control by Barbosa to regain half guard.
Barbosa prevents Zoolander from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Zoolander will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barbosa has a takedown stuffed.
Zoolander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zoolander scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zoolander looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zoolander defending against the ground and pound.
Barbosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoolander keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa stands up.
Zoolander scores with a head kick.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa dives in and grabs Zoolander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zoolander pushes down on Barbosa's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body
and Zoolander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zoolander has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barbosa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zoolander lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zoolander tries a head kick but it misses.
Zoolander takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zoolander throws a head kick that misses
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown. Zoolander fights it but they end up in guard.
Zoolander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hector Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zoolander is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barbosa throwing strikes from guard but Zoolander blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to stand but Zoolander has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barbosa throws an elbow that misses. Zoolander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barbosa's guard. Nice move by Zoolander!
Zoolander trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbosa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barbosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Zoolander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barbosa.
Zoolander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Hector Barbosa has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoolander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zoolander tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Zoolander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Hector Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Barbosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barbosa has a takedown stuffed.
A solid body kick from Barbosa.
Zoolander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zoolander thuds his shin into the meat of Barbosa's side.
Zoolander tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Zoolander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zoolander lands a nice knee to the body.
Zoolander using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zoolander throws an elbow but misses.
Barbosa jumps guard but Zoolander stands there with Barbosa around his waist. Barbosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoolander looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbosa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Barbosa blocks an elbow strike from Zoolander.
Zoolander using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa avoids the elbow strike from Zoolander, against the ropes.
Barbosa wants to break free but Zoolander has control.
Zoolander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to circle away but Zoolander has him pinned against the ropes.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Zoolander.
Zoolander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoolander lands an elbow inside that Barbosa shrugs off.
Zoolander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zoolander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zoolander pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Zoolander.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Zoolander won't allow it.
Zoolander scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zoolander obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Zoolander won't allow it.
Zoolander lands a nice uppercut.
Zoolander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Zoolander.
Zoolander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Zoolander lands an elbow that stopped Barbosa in his tracks for a moment.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Zoolander won't allow it.
Zoolander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zoolander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Zoolander.
Zoolander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zoolander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hector Barbosa's cut is getting worse.
Zoolander scores with a hook to the body.
Zoolander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbosa is defending well for now.
Zoolander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zoolander crunches a lovely knee into Barbosa's ribcage.
Barbosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Zoolander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zoolander obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Zoolander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zoolander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barbosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Zoolander.
A short body shot lands from Zoolander as the two fighters clinch.
Xavier Zoolander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zoolander using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zoolander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Zoolander lands an elbow inside that Barbosa shrugs off.
Hector Barbosa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barbosa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zoolander is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Zoolander.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa is working for takedown but Zoolander is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Zoolander.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zoolander throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zoolander.
Zoolander lands an elbow inside.
Zoolander lands an elbow inside that Barbosa shrugs off.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Zoolander.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa blocks an elbow strike.
Zoolander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jeez, Hector Barbosa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zoolander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Zoolander.
Hector Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice elbow from Zoolander.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hector Barbosa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Xavier Zoolander!
Xavier Zoolander thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unai Arana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arana has chosen Jesus was a terrorist as his entrance music. Unai Arana acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Anderton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Unai Arana!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Arana tenderised Anderton's leg. Anderton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arana throws a leg kick which misses Anderton's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderton tries to avoid it.
Arana scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arana. That's going to slow Anderton down.
Arana scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderton should have avoided that one.
Arana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderton misses with an uppercut. Arana saw that one coming.
Arana is looking to slow Anderton down with leg kicks.
Arana has closed the distance and engaged Anderton in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Arana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Luiz Anderton has been cut.
Arana controlling the action here for a moment.
Arana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderton. That did some damage!
Arana lands with a nice body kick.
Unai Arana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderton is breathing heavily.
Anderton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arana stuns Anderton with a nice body shot, before stepping back 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!
Arana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderton's sensitive parts.
Unai Arana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arana connects with a body shot.
Anderton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arana.
Arana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderton's head backwards.
Luiz Anderton's cut is getting worse.
Arana scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Arana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arana drops Anderton with a naaaaasty hook - Anderton is in real trouble here! Arana dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Unai Arana!
Unai Arana spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shekan Weeonu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johhny Guns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shekan Weeonu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johhny Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shekan Weeonu!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns defending well as Weeonu loads up on a big left hand.
Guns fails with a takedown attempt.
Weeonu looks to land a combination but Guns avoids it well.
Guns clinches up with Weeonu and pushes him back against the ropes.
Guns is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Weeonu is defending well.
Guns drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhny Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weeonu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guns drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guns is trying to drag Weeonu to the mat but Weeonu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Weeonu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeonu is trying to push Guns away but Guns has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Guns goes for a takedown attempt but Weeonu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guns fails with a takedown attempt.
Guns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weeonu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weeonu thuds a left hand into Guns's body.
Weeonu swats away the attempt to clinch by Guns.
Shekan Weeonu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weeonu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Johhny Guns has been cut.
Weeonu throws a wild body kick that Guns sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Guns is trying to work for a kimura but Weeonu is defending well.
Guns prevents Weeonu from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeonu is defending against the submission attempts here by Guns.
Guns seems to be working for a kimura but Weeonu defends the submission attempt.
Weeonu is looking to escape.
Guns is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Weeonu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johhny Guns!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Mohammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: wanted dead or alive. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wade Walker enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad Mohammad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wade Walker!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammad misses with a looping right.
Walker tries to clinch up but Mohammad circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker forces Mohammad back against the ropes and clinches.
Mohammad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mohammad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mohammad trying to stall but Walker improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mohammad.
Walker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walker avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Mohammad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mohammad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mohammad misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mohammad as Walker tries to tie him up.
Walker avoids the elbow strike from Mohammad, against the ropes.
Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker moves into the clinch.
Mohammad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
Mohammad misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walker pulls Mohammad into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Mohammad is proving a slippery customer.
Mohammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mohammad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mohammad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mohammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker wants to sweep here but Mohammad controlling him for the moment.
Walker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mohammad defends well.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mohammad passes into side control.
Mohammad is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker is trying to control Mohammad's posture but Mohammad avoids it.
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mohammad off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad just trying to survive but Walker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Walker scores with strikes from the back.
Mohammad defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker controlling well, preventing Mohammad from escaping the position.
Walker lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mohammad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker tries to get the hooks in deep but Mohammad pushed the leg off.
Mohammad fending off the submission attempt from Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Walker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker wants to clinch up but Mohammad keeps it at a distance.
Walker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mohammad's head.
Wade Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker tried to score with a low kick but Mohammad checks it.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mohammad counters with a stiff right hand.
Mohammad lands with a good body shot.
Mohammad misses with a wild body shot.
Mohammad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Mohammad.
Mohammad looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
Walker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Mohammad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walker at a distance.
Mohammad avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker moves forwards but Mohammad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Walker wants to clinch.
Mohammad slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mohammad as he jumps to the side.
Mohammad Mohammad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mohammad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Mohammad loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Walker scores with a jab to the head.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mohammad but Mohammad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mohammad Mohammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Walker.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mohammad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to clinch up but Mohammad circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mohammad with a nice cross.
Walker wants to clinch up but Mohammad keeps it at a distance.
Mohammad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker darts in trying to clinch
and Mohammad counters with a straight right hand.
Wade Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mohammad circles away.
Mohammad misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walker.
Walker tries to stand but Mohammad is controlling from the bottom.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad wants to sweep but no luck.
Mohammad seems keen to control Walker's posture.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mohammad keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Mohammad looking for a sweep. Not yet Mohammad, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Walker throws a head kick that Mohammad semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mohammad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mohammad is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Mohammad circles away and we're back to standing.
Mohammad avoids the head kick by Walker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker tries to clinch up
letting Mohammad counter with a right hand.
Walker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mohammad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wade Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Mohammad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mohammad.
Mohammad connects with a right hand. Walker shakes it off.
Walker drops his hands momentarily and Mohammad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walker tries to clinch there but Mohammad circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Mohammad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mohammad tries to keep at a distance but Walker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mohammad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mohammad fails to land.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Mohammad blocks with his arms.
Mohammad working hard to break the clinch.
Mohammad lands a hook that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Mohammad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker drags the fight down to the ground.
Mohammad throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mohammad defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker working for a triangle but Mohammad defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mohammad has passed into half guard!
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Mohammad wants to take a breather but Walker is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control but Mohammad is keeping busy.
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Mohammad trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker wants to control but Mohammad is keeping busy.
Mohammad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground.
Walker actively working from the bottom here.
Walker wants to improve his position but Mohammad is controlling well.
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Walker actively working from the bottom here.
Mohammad is looking to stall here but Walker recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to control.
Mohammad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walker has his foot on Mohammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mohammad works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mohammad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Walker really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Mohammad misses with a hook.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Mohammad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Walker slips under a jab from Mohammad.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Mohammad.
Walker takes one on the button.
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mohammad circles away.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammad misses with a punch on the inside.
Mohammad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mohammad tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mohammad to the ground. Mohammad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walker wants to clinch
and Mohammad counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Mohammad scores with a nice strike.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Mohammad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker tries to clinch but Mohammad is having none of it.
Mohammad dips to his left and cracks Walker with an uppercut!
Mohammad avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker dives in and grabs Mohammad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mohammad pushes down on Walker's head and hops out.
Mohammad Mohammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Walker.
Walker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mohammad scores with a three punch combo!
Walker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walker tries to clinch up but Mohammad circles away and keeps his distance.
Mohammad misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker misses with a double jab
and Mohammad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mohammad circles away.
Mohammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mohammad swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Mohammad misses with a body shot.
Mohammad avoids the head kick by Walker.
Mohammad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker tries to clinch up but Mohammad circles away and keeps his distance.
Mohammad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker closes the distance but Mohammad moves to the side
and Mohammad counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Mohammad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mohammad misses with a punch to the body.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mohammad misses with a double jab.
Mohammad misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mohammad pinned against the ropes. Mohammad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mohammad misses with a looping right.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mohammad moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mohammad misses with a few strikes there.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammad Mohammad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Mohammad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Mohammad throws a head punch that misses.
Walker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mohammad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walker lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mohammad Mohammad has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker tries to clinch up but Mohammad circles away and keeps his distance.
Mohammad checks a low kick from Walker.
Mohammad lands with an overhand left.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mohammad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker tries to clinch but Mohammad moves out of range.
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Mohammad.
Mohammad takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mohammad.
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 Mohammad Mohammad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mohammad Mohammad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mohammad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker darts in and clinches Mohammad up against the ropes.
Mohammad looking to stall.
Walker misses with a knee to the head.
Walker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Mohammad throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
Mohammad lands a really nice looking cross but Walker seems unphased.
Mohammad throws a solid leg kick but Walker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mohammad.
Walker wants to clinch
and Mohammad counters with a straight right hand.
Mohammad misses with a low kick.
Mohammad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mohammad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker gets a clinch.
Walker is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad lands an elbow inside that Walker shrugs off.
Mohammad lands a body shot.
Walker lands a damaging elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walker looking to throw knees to the head but Mohammad is blocking nicely.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mohammad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walker momentarily.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mohammad circles away.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Mohammad pushes him off.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mohammad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker tries to clinch but Mohammad moves out of range.
Mohammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Mohammad.
Walker tries to clinch but Mohammad moves out of range.
Walker clinches up with Mohammad and pushes him back against the ropes.
Walker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mohammad Mohammad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Walker's defenses.
Walker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Walker looking to throw knees to the head but Mohammad is blocking nicely.
Mohammad trying to stall but Walker improves his position.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Walker scores with a takedown into Mohammad's guard.
Walker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammad wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mohammad's head.
Walker trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
Mohammad trying to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wade Walker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mohammad swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Mohammad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walker in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker wants to clinch.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Mohammad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker drives through and clinches with Mohammad against the ropes.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Mohammad.
Wade Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mohammad scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Wade Walker!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Wade Walker!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Wade Walker!
Wade Walker wins by unanimous decision!
Wade Walker is the new welterweight champion!
Wade Walker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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