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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enitan Olufunmilola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Road to Dublin. Olufunmilola comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chase The Devil kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Enitan Olufunmilola enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Donnie O Brien !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enitan Olufunmilola!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - O Brien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Brien wants to clinch.
Olufunmilola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Brien circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Brien shoots in and drives through. Olufunmilola sprawls well.
O Brien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olufunmilola tries to clinch but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien moves into the clinch successfully.
Olufunmilola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olufunmilola tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
Olufunmilola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Olufunmilola tries a knee to the head but O Brien blocks it.
Olufunmilola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Brien is defending well for now.
Olufunmilola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Brien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Olufunmilola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Olufunmilola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Brien avoids it.
Olufunmilola misses with a knee to the head.
Olufunmilola misses with a knee strike.
Olufunmilola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Olufunmilola looking to throw knees to the head but O Brien is blocking nicely.
Olufunmilola tries a knee to the head but O Brien blocks it.
Olufunmilola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Brien jumps guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Olufunmilola won't allow O Brien to sweep him here.
O Brien is looking for a triangle but Olufunmilola pushes his legs off easily.
O Brien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
O Brien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Brien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola throwing strikes but missing.
O Brien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olufunmilola.
O Brien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olufunmilola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olufunmilola is looking to work some ground and pound but O Brien has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olufunmilola is in close to O Brien 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olufunmilola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Brien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olufunmilola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Brien 's head.
O Brien is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Olufunmilola has his hands clasped together but O Brien extends an breaks Olufunmilola's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by O Brien .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie O Brien !
In his post fight interview, Donnie O Brien started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lew Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randjob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Broke for Free - Calm the F#@$ Down. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lew Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randjob Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Jenkins.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Jenkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Gracie.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins looks to clinch
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
Jenkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jenkins lands an elbow.
Jenkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jenkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jenkins is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gracie tries to bench press Jenkins off him but Jenkins keeps the position.
Jenkins scores with punches from side control.
Jenkins lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jenkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jenkins trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Jenkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Jenkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jenkins is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jenkins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gracie is rocked!
Jenkins in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gracie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jenkins turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lew Jenkins!
Lew Jenkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bull Terrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Zook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrier comes to the cage accompanied by Closer - Nine Inch Nales. On his way into the cage it seems that Bull Terrier has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bull Terrier seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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196 lbs
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World class MT
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bull Terrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Solomon Zook!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrier throws out a loose jab but Zook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terrier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zook misses with a kick to the body.
Terrier misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Terrier.
Terrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zook.
Terrier throws a hook but Zook avoids it easily.
Zook looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Terrier has his feet on Zook's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Terrier thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terrier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrier. Zook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrier throws a shot from downtown. Zook moves away and avoids it.
Terrier lands with a straight right. Zook didn't see that one coming.
Terrier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terrier jabs Zook to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Terrier lands a nice hook to Zook's body. Zook takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrier lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrier throws a body punch but Zook moves out of range.
Terrier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terrier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zook moves in looking to clinch but Terrier pushes him off.
Terrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zook manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zook. Terrier shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Terrier misses with an uppercut
and Zook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terrier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zook was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrier.
Zook throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zook throws a push kick but Terrier slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zook walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zook tries a head kick but it misses.
Zook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terrier throws out the jab.
Terrier misses the shot to the body.
Zook moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zook throws an elbow but misses.
Zook tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Terrier smiles and moves away.
Terrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zook moves away.
Zook throws a hook but Terrier avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zook doesn't manage to clinch there - Terrier circles away.
Terrier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zook counters with a body kick.
Terrier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zook circles away quickly and effectively.
Terrier fails to land with a series of punches.
Terrier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terrier takes a swing at Zook's ribcage but misses.
Terrier just misses with a punch to the body.
Zook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Terrier swivels and escapes.
Bull Terrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Zook.
Zook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terrier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Terrier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Terrier lands a jab to Zook's midsection.
Terrier misses with a body shot.
Terrier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Terrier pinned against the cage. Terrier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A left and a right from Terrier both land. Nice combination.
Terrier works Zook's body with a nice hook.
Terrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Zook is just out of range.
Terrier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrier throws a looping overhand right but Zook ducks down to avoid it.
Terrier misses with a two punch combination.
Terrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terrier swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Zook to counter with a crisp jab.
Bull Terrier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zook fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zook takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zook on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Terrier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zook's hands.
Terrier misses with a wild body shot.
Terrier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zook looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zook 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!
Terrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zook throws a hook but Terrier blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zook.
Zook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrier.
Terrier misses with a left hand
and Zook moves into the clinch.
Zook working aggressively here.
Terrier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zook struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrier controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrier swings wildly with an uppercut but Zook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrier tries to throw a body punch but Zook avoids it by throwing Terrier back against the cage.
Terrier throws a head punch that misses.
Zook putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Terrier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zook blocks a body shot from Terrier.
Terrier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terrier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zook backwards.
Zook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrier blocks it with crossed arms.
Zook misses with some punches.
Terrier blocks a body shot from Zook.
Zook struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrier controls his hands.
Zook scores with a shot to the side of Terrier's head.
Zook gets control of Terrier's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zook will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Terrier gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bull Terrier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrier throws a series of punches but Zook moves out of range.
Zook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Terrier lands with an uppercut that bounces Zook off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zook lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zook is looking to slow Terrier down with leg kicks.
Zook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Terrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zook manages to avoid it.
Terrier is looking to wear down Zook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terrier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Terrier misses.
Terrier cracks Zook with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Terrier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zook somewhat.
Zook tries to land a front kick but Terrier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Terrier dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zook scores with a spinning back kick!
Terrier scores with a nice strike.
Terrier misses with a shot to the body
and Zook counters with an outside leg kick.
Terrier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terrier scores with a punch to the head.
Zook slips under a jab.
Zook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Terrier.
Terrier misses the shot to the body.
Terrier throws a lazy uppercut
and Zook counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zook.
Zook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrier is trying to push Zook away but Zook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Terrier pushes Zook back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zook creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Terrier's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zook landing knees to the head.
Terrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zook blocks a body shot from Terrier.
Terrier tries to work over Zook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Terrier blocks a body shot from Zook.
Terrier misses with a punch to the body.
Terrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zook goes for a takedown attempt but Terrier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terrier misses the jab.
Terrier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zook throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terrier misses with a jab to the body
and Zook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terrier slips under a jab from Zook.
Terrier misses the shot to the body.
Zook avoids the body shot from Terrier.
Terrier tries to keep at a distance but Zook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zook goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zook unloads a knee to the mid-section. Terrier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terrier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zook lands a body shot.
Zook pushes Terrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zook missing with knees to the body.
Terrier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zook's elbow.
Terrier blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrier is trying to break free.
Terrier throws a head punch that misses.
Zook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Terrier blocks it with crossed arms.
Terrier takes an elbow to the temple.
Zook tries a body shot but Terrier blocks it.
Zook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terrier is rocked!
Terrier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Terrier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zook lands a shot to the body.
Zook is trying to trip Terrier. He has hold of a leg but Terrier is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zook persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zook working some strikes from top position.
Zook postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Terrier covers up, he's hurt! Zook keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Zook and the ref steps in to end the fight! Zook can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Zook!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters has chosen Hip Hop as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that John McNamara has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John McNamara seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Derek Waters!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara looks to throw the jab but Waters is out of range.
McNamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNamara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Waters.
McNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waters was well out of range. Poor timing from McNamara.
Waters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Waters.
McNamara throws out a loose jab but Waters uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNamara lands the left hand.
McNamara throws out a loose jab but Waters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waters catches McNamara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Waters lands with a straight right. McNamara didn't see that one coming.
McNamara looks to throw the jab but Waters is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Waters catches McNamara right on the button with a cross.
Waters connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McNamara momentarily.
Waters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Waters.
McNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Waters moves out of range as McNamara strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McNamara's corner calls for a 1-2. McNamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Waters staying out of range there.
Waters bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McNamara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Waters thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNamara throws a hook but Waters blocks it.
McNamara throws a hook to the side of Waters's head but Waters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waters lands a nice looking body shot.
Waters dodges the punch combination from McNamara.
Waters swings for the body but McNamara moves out of range.
McNamara swings for the body but Waters moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Waters is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Waters slips a jab from McNamara.
McNamara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Waters blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Waters scores with a nice strike.
Waters scores with a sloppy right hand. McNamara should have avoided that one.
Waters lands with a kick to the ribs.
Derek Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Waters.
Waters looks to score with a jab to the body but McNamara is just out of range.
McNamara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Waters.
A left lands for Waters.
Waters scores with a jab. McNamara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Waters.
McNamara is rocked!
McNamara misses the jab.
Oh McNamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McNamara ducks under a wild hook from Waters.
McNamara seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNamara. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McNamara.
McNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNamara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Waters has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McNamara, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara throws an off balance right hand
and Waters makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waters.
Waters works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Waters bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McNamara's head.
McNamara misses with a body shot
and Waters counters with a nice uppercut.
Waters needs to keep his hands up - McNamara had a free shot at his head there.
Waters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNamara.
McNamara misses with a hook.
Waters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waters tries a body shot but McNamara blocks it.
Waters can't find room to land a body shot as McNamara controls the action.
Waters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McNamara thows a body shot but no joy.
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waters connects with a body shot that sends McNamara's belly button to the back.
Waters lands a front kick.
McNamara misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Waters is just out of range.
McNamara throws a nice looking combination but Waters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McNamara is breathing heavily.
McNamara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Waters with a jab.
Waters misses with a wild combination.
McNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waters lands a slapping body shot.
McNamara swings for the body but Waters moves out of range.
McNamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Waters counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Waters.
Waters is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McNamara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Waters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waters wants to clinch up but McNamara keeps it at a distance.
Waters walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Waters.
McNamara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Waters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Waters avoids the body shot from McNamara.
McNamara throws out a loose jab but Waters uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNamara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Waters finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Waters misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - McNamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waters avoids the body shot from McNamara.
Waters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waters looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Waters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Waters lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McNamara misses with a looping right.
Waters misses with a double jab.
Waters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters connects with a looping right hand.
Waters stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McNamara throws a big shot that misses.
McNamara drops his hands momentarily and Waters takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McNamara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McNamara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Waters lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Waters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Waters.
McNamara swinging wildly here.
Waters throws a quick head kick that knocks McNamara silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Waters is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Derek Waters!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Waters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Coconut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring Da Ruckus. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
342 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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37
300 lbs
22 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Coconut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Starks!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coconut is looking to clinch.
Coconut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Starks.
Coconut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coconut throws a right and a left that both miss.
Starks avoids a kick to the body.
Starks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Starks shoots in and drives through. Coconut sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Coconut.
It looks like Tony Starks has been cut.
Coconut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coconut looks to land a combination but Starks avoids it well.
Coconut wants to slow Starks down by chopping away at his legs.
Starks throws a push kick but Coconut slaps the foot to one side.
Starks throws a body punch but Coconut moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coconut misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick from Starks.
Coconut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coconut.
Coconut misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coconut.
Starks ducks right into an uppercut from Coconut.
Coconut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Starks misses with a body shot.
Starks misses with a few strikes there.
Starks lands a glancing blow to the side of Coconut's head.
Starks connects with a jab.
Coconut throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Coconut.
Starks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Starks lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Starks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Starks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coconut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starks.
Coconut is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Starks is controlling him.
Starks throws a big right hand that misses.
Starks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Starks throws a big elbow that misses.
Coconut is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coconut trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Starks landing some decent shots from guard.
Starks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coconut's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks won't allow Coconut to get back to his feet.
Starks throws a big elbow that misses.
Starks tries to free his leg and advance position but Coconut is retaining full guard.
Starks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Starks scoring with some ground and pound.
Starks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starks won't allow Coconut to get back to his feet.
Starks distracts Coconut with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Starks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Starks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coconut wants to stand up but Starks is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starks trying to control the position from guard on top but Coconut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coconut wants to get back to his feet but Starks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coconut is breathing heavily.
Coconut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Starks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coconut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starks wants to control from the top but Coconut keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coconut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Starks won't allow Coconut to get back to his feet.
Starks chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Starks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Starks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Starks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Coconut.
Sione Coconut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coconut.
A head kick misses from Starks.
Coconut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coconut swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Starks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Coconut throws an overhand right that lands on Starks's shoulder, as Starks tries to avoid the shot.
Coconut with a hook.
Starks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coconut pinned against the cage. Coconut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice cross by Starks.
Starks defending well as Coconut loads up on a big left hand.
Coconut misses with a straight left.
Starks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coconut tries to clinch up but Starks circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coconut tries to clinch but Starks moves away
and Starks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coconut looks to land a left hand but Starks moved out of range nicely.
Coconut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starks throws a series of punches but Coconut moves out of range.
Coconut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sione Coconut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starks keeps the fight on the outside.
Coconut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coconut is working Starks over against the cage.
Starks is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coconut is trying to maintain a safe position but Starks gets an underhook and turns Coconut into the cage.
Starks is trying to break the clinch but Coconut is controlling him.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Coconut controls his hands.
Coconut scores with a hook to the body.
Coconut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Starks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Starks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coconut throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Coconut.
Sione Coconut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Coconut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coconut tries to close the distance and clinch but Starks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Starks ducks under a wild hook from Coconut.
Starks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coconut tries to clinch but Starks moves out of range.
Starks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coconut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Starks slips under a jab from Coconut.
Coconut throws a hook but Starks avoids it easily.
Starks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coconut misses the jab.
Coconut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Starks.
Starks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coconut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Starks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Coconut looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Starks trying to control from half guard but Coconut is working away.
Coconut tries to kick Starks off but Starks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Starks throwing shots but Coconut is blocking nicely.
Starks wants to pass the guard but Coconut is defending well.
Coconut is refusing to be controlled, as Starks sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Starks there.
Starks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coconut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Starks.
Starks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Starks trying to control from half guard but Coconut is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coconut manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coconut tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Starks connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Starks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Starks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Starks works over Coconut's head and body with a nice combination.
Coconut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Starks counters with a straight right hand.
Starks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Starks throws a hook but Coconut blocks it.
Starks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Starks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starks seems to be working for a kimura but Coconut defends the submission attempt.
Starks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Starks throwing shots but Coconut is blocking nicely.
Starks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coconut defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coconut is trying to stand up here but Starks is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starks working Coconut over with strikes.
Starks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coconut's head.
Coconut wants to get back to his feet.
Starks is trying to work for a kimura but Coconut is defending well.
Starks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Starks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Starks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coconut is trying to stand.
Starks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coconut defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks is trying to control. Coconut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coconut won't allow Starks to pass to mount.
Starks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coconut defending well though.
Starks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coconut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tony Starks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Starks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coconut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Starks.
Starks throws a strike but Coconut avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Starks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Starks chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks tries to free his leg and advance position but Coconut is retaining full guard.
Starks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Starks stops Coconut from standing up.
Starks throwing strikes from guard but Coconut blocks nicely.
Coconut keeping full guard, as Starks tries to pass.
Starks is pushing down on Coconut's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coconut is fighting to maintain full guard but Starks has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Starks lands a nice short elbow.
Starks working over Coconut with some ground and pound. Coconut looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Starks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coconut defending well though.
Starks throwing shots but Coconut is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sione Coconut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks thows a huge punch but Coconut dodges it nicely.
Starks wants to pass to mount but Coconut is defending the position.
Starks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coconut kicks Starks off and gets back to his feet.
Starks jabs Coconut to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coconut moves in looking to clinch but Starks pushes him off.
Starks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Starks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Starks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coconut throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Starks is nestled in close to Coconut, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Starks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Starks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Starks!
A pretty intense looking Tony Starks took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sika Jauheliha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flare kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Also Sprach Zarathustra. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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35
180 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
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35
180 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sika Jauheliha!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flare checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jauheliha misses with a leg kick.
Jauheliha clinches with his opponent.
Jauheliha misses with a knee to the head.
Flare working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jauheliha blocking some punches.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but Flare blocks it.
Flare lands with a short shot to the head.
Jauheliha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flare has a couple of punches blocked by Jauheliha.
Flare is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jauheliha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jauheliha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flare blocks it with crossed arms.
Jauheliha blocks an uppercut.
Flare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flare working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flare tries to work over Jauheliha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flare is working for takedown but Jauheliha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Jauheliha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flare misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jauheliha misses with a knee to the head.
Jauheliha stalling the fight.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but Flare blocks with his arms.
Flare misses with the head strike.
Flare throws a punch but it's blocked by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha blocks a body shot from Flare.
Flare is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jauheliha is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flare presses Jauheliha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jauheliha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Flare misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jauhelihas head.
Flare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Flare fails to land.
Flare letting Jauheliha take a breather here.
Flare tries to work over Jauheliha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rick Flare has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jauheliha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jauheliha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flare blocks it with crossed arms.
Jauheliha trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Flare.
Jauheliha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flare avoids it.
Jauheliha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flare blocks it with crossed arms.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Flare wants to take the fight to the mat but Jauheliha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jauheliha blocking some punches.
Jauheliha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Flare drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jauheliha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jauheliha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flare misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jauheliha.
Jauheliha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flare is out of range and Jauheliha settles back down.
Flare avoids the head kick by Jauheliha.
Flare shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jauheliha sprawls well. Jauheliha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flare gets slowly back to his feet.
Flare avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Flare shoots in for a takedown but Jauheliha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jauheliha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jauheliha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flare takes a knee right on the jaw!
Flare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jauheliha looking to slow down the pace here.
Flare is working for takedown but Jauheliha is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Flare fails to land.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but Flare blocks it.
Jauheliha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jauheliha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Flare fails to land.
Flare throws a punch but it's blocked by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Flare avoiding damage as Jauheliha throws knees to the body.
Flare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flare misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jauheliha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Flare.
Flare lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sika Jauheliha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Flare's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jauheliha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jauheliha misses with a low kick.
Jauheliha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flare moves out of range of the leg kick from Jauheliha.
Flare shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jauheliha as he avoids it easily.
Jauheliha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flare is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flare.
Flare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jauheliha landing knees to the head.
Flare on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jauheliha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flare has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jauheliha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jauheliha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jauheliha taking a breather.
Flare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flare taking a breather.
Jauheliha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Flare lands with a light punch inside.
Jauheliha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jauheliha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flare's elbow.
Flare takes a knee right on the jaw!
Flare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flare avoiding damage as Jauheliha throws knees to the body.
Flare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flare stalling in the clinch but Jauheliha improves position.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jauheliha blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jauheliha is keeping busy.
Flare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jauheliha has Flare pushed against the cage.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but Flare blocks it.
Jauheliha with a knee to the head.
Flare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but Flare blocks it.
Flare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Jauheliha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flare throws a punch but it's blocked by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jauheliha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jauheliha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flare blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flare has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jauheliha misses with a knee to the head.
Flare scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flare.
Flare is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jauheliha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flare blocks it with crossed arms.
Flare scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jauheliha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jauheliha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flare wants to stall.
Jauheliha landing knees to the head.
Flare misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flare tries to stall but Jauheliha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Jauheliha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha missing with knees to the body.
Sika Jauheliha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jauheliha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jauheliha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jauheliha blocks an uppercut.
Flare working aggressively here.
Flare cracks Jauheliha with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jauheliha missing with knees to the body.
Flare looking to stall.
Flare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flare misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flare.
Flare presses Jauheliha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sika Jauheliha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rick Flare's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jauheliha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flare, pushing him back against the cage.
Jauheliha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jauheliha stalling in the clinch.
Jauheliha misses with a knee to the head.
Flare tries for a takedown but Jauheliha manages to get underhooks.
Flare working aggressively here.
Jauheliha is pressed up against the cage. Flare has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jauheliha down to the mat. Jauheliha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jauheliha moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha tries to stall but Flare uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flare tries to work over Jauheliha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flare works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flare accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jauheliha being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jauheliha wants to stand up but Flare is controlling him.
Flare thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jauheliha wants to stand and escape but Flare is having none of it.
Jauheliha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flare trying to control but Jauheliha is working from the bottom.
Jauheliha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare trying to control the position from guard on top but Jauheliha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flare throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flare trying to control the position from guard on top but Jauheliha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jauheliha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flare wants to control from the top but Jauheliha keeps moving.
Jauheliha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flare scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flare tries to free his leg and advance position but Jauheliha is retaining full guard.
Rick Flare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flare works over Jauheliha with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flare 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.
Jauheliha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jauheliha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flare wants to control from the top but Jauheliha keeps moving.
Jauheliha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flare is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flare working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jauheliha's head.
Flare is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sika Jauheliha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Flare throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jauheliha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flare throws a big right hand that misses.
Flare throwing strikes but missing.
Flare works over Jauheliha with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flare drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jauheliha dives on top into guard.
Rick Flare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jauheliha manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flare working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jauheliha's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Flare showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jauheliha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alarcon Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Ramirez has chosen War is my destiny as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alarcon Ramirez !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez lands with a nice body kick.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ramirez .
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control.
Ramirez cracks Steel with a big right hand but Steel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez lands a nice forearm strike.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramirez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramirez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramirez 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ramirez throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Ramirez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Steel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramirez postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steel decides to stand and escape the position.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Steel moved away.
Steel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez throws a front kick that sends Steel stumbling back into the cage.
Alarcon Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Steel.
Steel lunges at Ramirez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramirez 's hand.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ramirez .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez clinches up against the cage.
Steel is working Ramirez over against the cage.
Ramirez trying to control the position but instead, Steel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ramirez into the cage.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Steel lands a body punch.
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel presses Ramirez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramirez tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Steel won't allow it.
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Ramirez controls the action.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Ramirez lands a shot to the body.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Steel is working Ramirez over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Max Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alarcon Ramirez .
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alarcon Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ramirez jabs at Steel's body.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Steel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez .
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez .
Steel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
That kick from Steel tenderised Ramirez 's leg. Ramirez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramirez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramirez wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel lands a jab.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Max Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez misses with a hook.
Max Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez 's calf.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Steel catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Steel lands a head kick. Ramirez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez 's calf.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Steel moved away.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steel avoids the head kick by Ramirez .
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to clinch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel cracks Ramirez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramirez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel jabs Ramirez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steel connects with a high kick.
Steel lunges at Ramirez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramirez 's hand.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
Ramirez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel 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.
Steel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ramirez swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel stuns Ramirez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Ramirez 's ribs.
Steel lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramirez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from Steel.
Ramirez walks into a jab.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramirez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Ramirez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steel digs a good body shot into Ramirez 's ribs.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez .
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel thumps Ramirez with a low kick.
Ramirez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Steel scores with a head kick.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel.
Steel throws a one two combo.
Steel throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Steel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ramirez walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
Steel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick from Steel.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramirez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Steel - the referee stops the clock and Ramirez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Steel. Ramirez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steel blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
Horrible takedown by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez .
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramirez walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Ramirez .
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez . That did some damage!
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramirez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel digs a good body shot into Ramirez 's ribs.
Ramirez 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Ramirez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Steel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
Steel jabs Ramirez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands with a nice body punch.
Steel thumps Ramirez with a low kick.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramirez doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel works Ramirez 's body with a nice hook.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Ramirez 's ribs.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but Ramirez seems unphased.
Steel cracks Ramirez with a good jab.
Ramirez throws a lazy body kick
and Steel counters with a two punch combo.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel.
Steel thows a body kick. Ramirez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ramirez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramirez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice cross by Steel.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Steel digs a good hook to Ramirez 's body.
Steel connects with the punch.
Ramirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Ramirez 's belly button to the back.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirez . That did some damage!
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramirez .
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Steel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Max Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alarcon Ramirez .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez .
Steel keeps Ramirez at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramirez misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramirez doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez .
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel!
Steel connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Ramirez 's head back.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Steel thumps Ramirez with a low kick.
Ramirez throws a lazy head kick
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Steel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Steel!
Max Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leighton Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Dimanche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matias's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killing In The Name. Dimanche has chosen 835 - SLAPDASH as his entrance music. Leighton Matias could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alec Dimanche's chin.
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leighton Matias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alec Dimanche!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matias moves into the clinch successfully.
Matias scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alec Dimanche has been cut.
Dimanche escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimanche tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dimanche blocks a head kick by Matias.
Matias moves in looking to clinch but Dimanche pushes him off.
Dimanche lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matias circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Dimanche misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dimanche. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimanche.
Matias is looking to clinch.
Matias is looking to clinch.
Dimanche lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matias turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dimanche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matias was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimanche.
Matias has Dimanche up against the cage in a clinch.
Matias throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matias lands an elbow that stopped Dimanche in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Alec Dimanche's cut even more.
Dimanche working aggressively here.
Matias pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dimanche avoids the elbow strike from Matias, against the cage.
Dimanche is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matias is defending well for now.
Matias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matias lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Alec Dimanche's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Matias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dimanche looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matias prevents a body shot from Dimanche.
Dimanche tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matias's elbow.
Matias working the clinch nicely. Dimanche is working for position but Matias cracks him with a big knee to the head! Dimanche crumples up against the cage and Matias lands two more shots before the ref can save Dimanche! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Leighton Matias!
Leighton Matias thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rehab is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: saturday nights alright for fighting. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rab Rehab!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rehab scores with a punch to the head.
Rehab throws a lazy right hand but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rehab connects with a jab.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rehab lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Bartholomew Simpson has been cut.
Rehab is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simpson's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson is looking to control Rehab's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simpson avoid being mounted?
Rehab not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rehab wants to pass to mount but Simpson is defending the position.
Rehab decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a body punch but Rehab moves out of range.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Rehab, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rehab's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rehab!
Rehab shoots in but no luck this time.
Simpson slips under a jab.
Bartholomew Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Rehab chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Rehab does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson takes a swing at Rehab's ribcage but misses.
Bartholomew Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rehab throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
Simpson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehab jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rehab was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Rehab checks a low kick from Simpson.
Simpson throws a body punch but Rehab moves out of range.
Rehab misses the shot to the body.
Rehab doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Rehab smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
Rehab closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Rehab pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bartholomew Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rab Rehab.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson throws a push kick but Rehab slaps the foot to one side.
Simpson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rehab looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Simpson works Rehab's body with a nice hook.
Simpson blocks a jab.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Rehab steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Simpson. That one must have hurt.
Simpson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simpson throws a front kick that sends Rehab stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rehab takes a step back to recover.
Rehab looks winded!
Simpson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rehab takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rehab is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Rehab 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson connects with a nice looking jab.
Rehab is rocked!
Simpson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Rehab up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Simpson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Rehab's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartholomew Simpson!
Bartholomew Simpson retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bartholomew Simpson thanked Steel Penn's All 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Codi Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gale might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gravity kills - Guilty. Blake comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Battle for Asgard kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Codi Gale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Blake!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gale.
That kick from Blake tenderised Gale's leg. Gale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gale ducks under a wild hook from Blake.
Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blake moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Gale lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gale gets through Blake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Gale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gale misses with a body punch.
Blake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gale backwards.
Blake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gale takes a shot to the head.
Gale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Gale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake tries to work over Gale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gale lands a left hand.
Gale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blake or not.
Gale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gale has him pressed against the cage.
Gale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Gale.
Gale throws a head punch that misses.
Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake connects with a leg kick. Gale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A leg kick checked by Blake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake has managed to clinch.
Gale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Gale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake tries to work over Gale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake tries to work over Gale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Blake.
Blake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gale or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gale.
Gale misses with the head strike.
Blake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gale backwards.
Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blake throws an overhand right that lands on Gale's shoulder, as Gale tries to avoid the shot.
Gale throws a jab when Blake was well out of range.
Gale misses with a body kick.
Blake blocks the body kick.
Blake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gale is out of range and Blake settles back down.
Gale jabs Blake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blake tests Gale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake lands a right hook to the body.
Gale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Donald Blake has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
A good leg kick by Blake.
Gale throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake throws the kick towards the body but Gale avoids it.
A big right from Blake misses.
Gale throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blake.
A head kick misses from Gale.
Blake jabs at Gale's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Blake.
Gale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gale.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blake.
Gale misses with a few strikes there.
Gale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake digs a good hook to Gale's body.
Gale is breathing heavily.
Gale misses with a body shot.
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake throws a low kick but Gale moves out of range easily.
Blake tries to clinch but Gale is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gale.
Blake throws a hook but Gale blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Blake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Blake's cut.
That's time! Gale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gale misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Gale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gale throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Gale.
Blake is looking to slow Gale down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Gale blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Blake.
Gale misses with a straight right.
Gale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blake circles away quickly and effectively.
Blake throws a leg kick but Gale sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blake blocks the body kick.
Gale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blake tries to bum rush Gale with a series of wild strikes but Gale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gale moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Gale struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Blake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gale misses with a body punch.
Gale throws a punch but it's blocked by Blake.
Blake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gale after a bit of a struggle.
Gale has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
Blake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Donald Blake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gale working aggressively here.
Gale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a body punch.
Gale can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Gale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Gale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake blocking some punches.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blake tries to work over Gale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake takes a shot to the head.
Gale misses with some punches.
Blake misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gale.
Gale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake is trying to break the clinch but Gale is controlling him.
Gale blocks an uppercut.
Gale wants to break free but Blake has control.
Blake blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Gale misses with the head strike.
Gale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake blocks an uppercut.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Gale avoids it by throwing Blake back against the cage.
Blake blocking some punches.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Gale uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Gale blocking some punches.
Gale blocks a body shot from Blake.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Gale controls his hands.
Blake scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Gale controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Gale fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
Gale misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Gale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Gale.
Gale prevents a body shot from Blake.
Blake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gale backwards.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blake misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Blake.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gale.
Gale blocking some punches.
Blake misses with the head strike.
Blake misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donald Blake's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A low kick from Blake misses
and Gale counters by clinching up.
Blake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gale is trying to push Blake away but Blake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Blake tries to work over Gale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gale misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Gale lands with a left to the head.
Gale misses with some punches.
Gale tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Blake blocks an uppercut.
Gale swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Gale controls his hands.
Gale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blake tries to work over Gale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Gale.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Gale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gale misses with the head strike.
Blake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gale lands with a straight right. Blake didn't see that one coming.
Blake misses with the body kick
letting Gale counter with a right hand.
Blake moves out of range as Gale throws a body kick.
Gale walks into a stiff left hand from Blake.
Blake throws a front kick aimed at Gale's knee but Gale avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gale scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gale throws a leg kick which misses Blake's front leg but catches the back leg as Blake tries to avoid it.
Gale misses with a hook.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gale moves away.
Gale misses with a wild combination.
Gale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donald Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blake throws a series of punches but Gale avoids them all with ease.
Gale thuds a left hand into Blake's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gale throws a good cross that connects.
Blake throws out a loose jab but Gale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gale looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Gale.
Gale prevents a body shot from Blake.
Blake tries a body shot but Gale blocks it.
Blake digs a right hand underneath Gale's ribcage. Gale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gale stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gale gets through Blake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blake misses with a body punch.
Gale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants a takedown but no success here.
Codi Gale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Blake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Gale.
Blake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gale.
Gale stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blake lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Gale as the two fighters clinch.
Gale misses with a punch on the inside.
Gale is leaning against Blake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blake or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gale presses Blake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Codi Gale clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Blake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gale is looking to score with low kicks.
Gale has Blake up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gale.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Gale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Gale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gale lands an uppercut.
Gale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Blake is rocked!
Gale throws a head punch that misses.
Blake is still on wobbly legs! Can Gale finish him?
Blake blocks an uppercut.
Gale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gale blocks an uppercut.
Gale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gale working aggressively here.
Gale misses with some punches.
Gale misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gale cracks Blake with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blake blocking some punches.
Blake seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gale.
Gale blocking some punches.
Gale tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Gale back against the cage.
Gale tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gale works on Blake's body with a couple of short punches.
Blake is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gale struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Gale pushes Blake against the cage. Gale is working some dirty boxing. Gale pushes off with a quick right hook! Blake goes down! Blake tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gale moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Codi Gale!
During a confident post fight interview, Codi Gale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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pop
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