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PCEC 81: Tszyu vs Bull PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Meyers!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rumble throws an overhand right that has Meyers reeling! Rumble follows up with more punches and Meyers is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Rumble!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Massif Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Van Dam's choice of entrance music: C R E A M By The Wu-Tang Clan. Massif Dong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massif Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dam misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Van Dam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Dam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dong throws a lazy right hand but Van Dam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Van Dam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong misses with a two punch combination.
Van Dam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Van Dam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Dam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Dam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Brian Van Dam has been cut.
A combination from Van Dam does no damage.
Van Dam dodges the punch combination from Dong.
Van Dam looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Massif Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Dam.
Van Dam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Dam counters with a left right combination that sends Dong crashing to the mat - Van Dam wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Dong out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Van Dam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Famechon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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188 cm
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215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Famechon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Famechon gets full guard.
Famechon looking for a sweep. Not yet Famechon, not yet.
Famechon keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker throwing strikes from guard but Famechon blocks nicely.
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Famechon looking for a guillotine here but Baker defends easily.
Famechon keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Famechon is on top in guard.
Famechon won't allow Baker to sweep him here.
Famechon is in close to Baker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Famechon postures up in Baker's guard and throws a big left but Baker blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Famechon trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Baker has his foot on Famechon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Famechon works his way back into a safe position though.
Famechon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Famechon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Famechon tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard.
Baker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Famechon is not content to let Baker control the position.
Famechon is looking to get back to full guard here but Baker has managed to pass to side control instead.
Baker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baker wants to control the pace but Famechon is squirming around nicely.
Famechon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Famechon is not content to let Baker control the position.
Famechon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Baker lands a big shot there that rocks Famechon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baker lands a big elbow.
Famechon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Famechon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Famechon taking shots to the head.
Baker trying to control but Famechon is having none of it.
Baker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Famechon is working to get back to half guard.
Famechon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Famechon is one step ahead there.
Famechon trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Baker wants to take a breather but Famechon is having none of it.
Baker working over Famechon with some ground and pound. Famechon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker wants to control but Famechon is keeping him busy.
Famechon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baker is trying to control. Famechon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baker is looking to advance position but Famechon won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Baker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Famechon pinned against the cage. Famechon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Famechon throws a shot to the body.
Baker gets the takedown into side control.
Baker lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Famechon is looking for a sweep.
Famechon regains half guard, as Baker was trying to land strikes.
Famechon gets back to full guard.
Baker stands and throws Famechon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Baker working the ground and pound from side control.
Frank Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Famechon tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position.
Famechon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Baker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Famechon wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Famechon is refusing to be controlled, as Baker sits in half guard.
Famechon actively working from the bottom here.
Baker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Famechon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Baker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Famechon sees it coming and defends easily.
Famechon is looking to improve his position.
Baker is keen to just control but Famechon is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Famechon wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Famechon moves out of range as Baker strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Famechon misses the target.
Famechon connects with a single shot there.
Baker shoots in and bounces Famechon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Famechon keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Famechon keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Famechon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Famechon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Famechon's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Famechon is retaining full guard.
Famechon wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
Baker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baker working the ground and pound from side control.
Famechon is trying to work for a sweep but Baker has mounted him!
Baker landing strikes from the mount.
Baker breaks from Famechon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Johnny Famechon has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to control the pace but Famechon is squirming around nicely.
Baker prevents Famechon from getting the reversal.
Baker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Famechon tries to hold on but Baker postures up.
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baker raining down shots from the mount!
Johnny Famechon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jeez, Johnny Famechon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Famechon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Baker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giuseppe Broadus!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover throws a nice looking combination but Broadus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Glover clinches up with Broadus and pushes him back against the cage.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Broadus backwards.
Glover breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Glover there.
It looks like Giuseppe Broadus has been cut.
Larry Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover throws a combination. Broadus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Broadus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Broadus throws a head kick that misses.
Glover tries to clinch there but Broadus circles away.
Broadus moves forwards but Glover connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Broadus misses.
Broadus moves out of range of the body kick from Glover.
Broadus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glover.
Glover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broadus circles away quickly and effectively.
Glover lands a left and a right that send Broadus crashing to the mat, dazed. Glover thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Broadus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broadus drops his hands momentarily. Glover doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Broadus staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Broadus doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Glover!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sisqo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer has chosen Cherokee - Europe as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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152 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sisqo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stringer tries to clinch up.
Stringer misses with a hook.
A big left from Stringer misses.
Stringer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stringer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stringer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Stringer is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Stringer is defending well.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stringer sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Stringer defends it.
Stringer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stringer!
Stringer is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Jackson scoring with strikes but Stringer is staying in there.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stringer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Stringer defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stringer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson trying to control the action but Stringer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stringer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stringer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stringer wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stringer is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson trying to control but Stringer is having none of it.
Stringer is working to get back to half guard.
Stringer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson is pressing down on Stringer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stringer is holding on for now.
Jackson wants to advance to full mount but Stringer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stringer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Stringer's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisqo Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stringer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson trying to control but Stringer is working from the bottom.
Stringer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Stringer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stringer.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jackson wants to control the pace but Stringer is squirming around nicely.
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stringer has worked his arm free - good work by Stringer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jackson moves to back control.
Stringer is breathing heavily.
Jackson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jackson is looking to control Stringer but Stringer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jackson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Stringer to escape the position.
Jackson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jackson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer is keeping busy.
Jackson lands punches and elbows.
Jackson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stringer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stringer is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jackson gets his way!
Stringer prevents Jackson from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is really struggling to control Stringer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stringer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
Good control from Jackson.
Stringer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jackson has got one arm under Stringer's chin. This could be trouble... Stringer trying to control the other hand but Jackson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Stringer has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sisqo Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Choo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Nester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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164 lbs
5 - 3 - 2 |
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163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Nester!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Choo.
Nester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Choo avoids it really well and circles away.
Nester throws a sloppy head kick and Choo moves out of range easily.
Choo shoots and misses
and Choo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nester throws a hook to the side of Choo's head but Choo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nester lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nester moves in looking to clinch but Choo pushes him off.
Nester drives through with a takedown into guard.
Choo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nester's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo pushes down on Nester's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nester tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nester looking for submissions off his back.
Choo wants to pass the guard but Nester is defending well.
Choo trying to control the action but Nester is working from the bottom.
Choo stalling.
Nester looking for a kimura from the bottom but Choo passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nester manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nester missing with punches from the bottom.
Nester missing with punches from the bottom.
Nester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Choo is trying to control the action in half guard but Nester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Choo thows a huge punch but Nester dodges it nicely.
Nester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo pulls his head out easily.
Choo wants to pass the guard but Nester is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nester misses with the combination.
Nester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nester scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Choo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nester is trying to defend but Choo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nester misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nester tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo trying to pass the guard but Nester defending well.
Nester wants to get back to full guard.
Choo wants to control but Nester is keeping him busy.
Nester regains full guard. Nicely done.
Choo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Choo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Choo wants to pass the guard but Nester is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Nester will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nester wants to clinch.
Choo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nester counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Choo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nester stands up and beckons Choo to join him on the feet.
Nester scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nester cracks a nice hook into Choo's ribs.
Nester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Choo misses with a takedown attempt
and Nester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Choo shoots in and bounces Nester off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nester looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Choo has picked Nester up and slammed him! Nester can't keep hold of the triangle and Choo manages to pass to side control!
Choo takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Nester to pass into mount.
Nester tries to improve his position but Choo has taken his back! Choo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Nester tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Choo pushes Nester away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Choo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Magoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amato has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Magoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domenic Amato!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amato lands with a nice body punch.
Magoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amato moves away.
Magoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amato cracks Magoo with an open hand slap.
Magoo is looking to clinch but Amato is avoiding it.
Magoo throws out a loose jab but Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Amato misses the target.
Amato gets a takedown into half guard.
Amato working over Magoo with some ground and pound. Magoo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato is looking to take a break and control but Magoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magoo wants to control but Amato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amato with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Amato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magoo's head.
Amato performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Amato looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Amato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amato scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magoo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amato is nestled in close to Magoo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Amato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magoo's head.
Amato wants to control but Magoo is keeping him busy.
Magoo is looking to improve his position.
Amato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amato.
Amato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amato is trying to control the action in half guard but Magoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amato is looking for a kimura but Magoo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amato to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Magoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Amato misses.
Maximus Magoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magoo ducks under a wild hook from Amato.
Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Magoo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Amato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Amato misses the target.
Magoo throws a hook to the side of Amato's head but Amato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amato catches Magoo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maximus Magoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magoo throws a jab when Amato was well out of range.
Maximus Magoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magoo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amato lands with a cross.
Amato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Amato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magoo.
Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magoo slips under a jab from Amato.
Amato lands a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Amato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amato lands an overhand right.
Amato throws a looping overhand right but Magoo ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Amato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magoo moves in looking to clinch but Amato pushes him off.
Magoo misses with a combination
enabling Amato to counter with a crisp jab.
Amato circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Amato counter with a right hand.
Amato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amato throws the left hand but Magoo avoids the punch easily.
Amato digs a good body shot into Magoo's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amato scores with a sloppy right hand. Magoo should have avoided that one.
A big right from Amato misses.
Amato scores with a decent looking hook.
Amato lands with a good body shot.
Amato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amato lands a left and a right that send Magoo crashing to the mat, dazed. Amato thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Magoo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amato fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Magoo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Magoo looks to clinch but Amato throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Magoo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Domenic Amato!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tairy Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tairy Greene has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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218 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tairy Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Greene.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Greene swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Greene shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva moves away from the strike by Greene.
Greene lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Tairy Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene misses with a straight left.
A big left from Greene misses.
Greene doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Greene connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Greene misses.
Greene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva is looking to slow Greene down with leg kicks.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greene on the side of the head.
Greene slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tairy Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva moves away from the strike by Greene.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Greene is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva lands a jab to Greene's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Silva throws a series of punches but Greene moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Greene misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greene takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Tairy Greene has been cut.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rickson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva with a hook.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Silva rushes Greene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva pushes Greene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Greene blocks it.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Greene blocks with his arms.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Greene.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Greene. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Greene trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Greene.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Greene has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva digs a right hand into Greene's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Greene's gas tank.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Greene stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Silva presses Greene against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Greene or not.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greene slowing the pace effectively.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Greene's takedown attempt.
Greene can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Greene blocks with his arms.
Greene is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Greene's takedown attempt.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva pushes Greene back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greene trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greene into the cage.
Greene drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Greene is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tairy Greene's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greene is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Rickson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Greene coming out on top.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greene misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a body punch.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Greene's takedown attempt.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands a left hand.
Greene stalling in the clinch.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greene wants a takedown.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Greene takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Greene is blocking nicely.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Greene's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tairy Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greene fails to pull guard.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greene tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Greene changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Greene has a takedown stuffed.
Rickson Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Greene manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greene shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greene walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva catches Greene with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva leaves Greene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Greene or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Greene takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Greene on that attempt.
Greene takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Greene looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greene fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Silva feints and then cracks Greene's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greene down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Greene takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greene misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva moves out of range as Greene strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tairy Greene's cut.
That's time! Greene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Some bone on bone action there as Greene checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Greene is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Greene moves away from the strike by Silva.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Greene shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greene on the side of the head.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Greene.
Greene throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Greene throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greene looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Greene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Silva tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Greene pushes him off.
Silva darts in and clinches Greene up against the cage.
Greene blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Greene's ribcage. Greene let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greene.
Tairy Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greene wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tairy Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greene blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greene blocks it with crossed arms.
Greene wants a takedown.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene wants a takedown but no success here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Greene blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene controlling the action here for a moment.
Greene wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Greene persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Greene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greene looking to pass the guard.
Greene is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Rickson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Silva tries to stand but can't do so whilst Greene controls his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greene.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Greywar!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greywar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Black!
Greywar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greywar lands with some strikes.
Black is rocked!
Greywar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oh Black is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black working to try and regain half guard.
Black taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Greywar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oooh a big shot lands for Greywar! Black is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamie Greywar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bald Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tszyu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Something Worth Fighting For. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bald Bull!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Konstantin Tszyu!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tszyu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bull somewhat.
Bull shoots in but Tszyu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bull is just out of range.
Tszyu tries to close the distance and clinch but Bull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tszyu tests Bull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tszyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bull feints and as Tszyu raises his hands in defense, Bull changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tszyu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tszyu wants to sweep but no luck.
Tszyu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bull wants to pass the guard but Tszyu is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull is working hard here to advance position.
Tszyu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tszyu, not yet.
Tszyu keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
Bull won't allow Tszyu to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tszyu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Tszyu there.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Bull avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Bull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tszyu.
Konstantin Tszyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tszyu avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bald Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tszyu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tszyu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tszyu with a jab.
Bull falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Bull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tszyu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bull with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tszyu keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
Bull preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tszyu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bull.
Bull trying to control but Tszyu is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Bull moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Bull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bull is trying to control. Tszyu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bull is really struggling to control Tszyu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bull connects with a nice short shot to Tszyu's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tszyu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tszyu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tszyu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bull manages to get himself to full guard.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
Bull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tszyu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konstantin Tszyu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Tszyu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tszyu misses the jab.
Bull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bull.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tszyu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bull.
Tszyu swings for the body but Bull moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull is looking to clinch.
Bull moves out of range of the strikes.
Bull dives in and grabs Tszyu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tszyu pushes down on Bull's head and hops out.
Bull slips a jab and a cross from Tszyu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull has his takedown stuffed
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bald Bull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bull counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tszyu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bull.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bull throws a big right hand that misses.
Tszyu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bull's guard.
Tszyu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tszyu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tszyu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tszyu trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
Bull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tszyu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tszyu scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Tszyu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Bull's shoulder, as Bull tries to avoid the shot.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bull.
Bull moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
Tszyu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bull counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bull shoots and misses
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bald Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull staying out of range there.
Tszyu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bull counters with a takedown into side control.
Tszyu is not content to let Bull control the position.
Tszyu tries to bench press Bull off him but Bull keeps the position.
Bull grinds an elbow into Tszyu's temple.
Tszyu regains half guard.
Tszyu actively working from the bottom here.
Tszyu gets back to full guard.
Tszyu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bull.
Tszyu wants to sweep but no luck.
Bull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tszyu is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tszyu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bull is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bull has his takedown stuffed
and Tszyu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tszyu throws out a loose jab but Bull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bull.
Bull moves out of range as Tszyu strikes.
Tszyu jabs Bull right on the nose. Bull blinks but takes it well.
Bull staying out of range there.
Bull moves away from the strike by Tszyu.
Tszyu motions for Bull to come forward. Tszyu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bald Bull 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.
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bull thinking.
Tszyu throws the left hand but Bull avoids the punch easily.
Bull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
Bull moves away from the strike by Tszyu.
Bull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tszyu sprawls well. Tszyu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bull gets slowly back to his feet.
Tszyu misses with a body shot
and Bull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Bull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tszyu sprawls well. Tszyu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bull gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bald Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tszyu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bull counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tszyu!
Bull is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tszyu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bald Bull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tszyu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tszyu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bull avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tszyu wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Tszyu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bull's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tszyu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bull is proving hard to escape from.
Tszyu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tszyu throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
Bull moves out of range as Tszyu strikes.
Bull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
Bull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a double jab
and Bull counters with a shoot takedown. Tszyu fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull cracks Tszyu with a solid left hand.
Bull trying to control but Tszyu is working from the bottom.
Bull stopping the sweep attempt from Tszyu.
Bull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bull throws a big right hand that misses.
Bull works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bull seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tszyu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bull scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tszyu is trying to get back to full guard.
Bull takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tszyu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tszyu.
Tszyu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bull is one step ahead there.
Tszyu looking for a guillotine here but Bull defends easily.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu working for a triangle but Bull defends it easily.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Tszyu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tszyu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bull's guard.
Tszyu is looking to work some ground and pound but Bull has wrist control.
Tszyu is pushing down on Bull's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bull is fighting to maintain full guard but Tszyu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bull gets back to full guard.
Bull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bald Bull clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tszyu throws a good cross that connects.
Tszyu darts in trying to clinch
and Bull counters with a single leg into guard. Tszyu didn't expect that.
Tszyu has his foot on Bull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bull works his way back into a safe position though.
Tszyu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bull trying to control but Tszyu is working from the bottom.
Bull wants to pass the guard but Tszyu is keeping the position.
Bull drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bull jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tszyu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tszyu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bull's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu prevents Bull from improving his position.
Bull is refusing to be controlled, as Tszyu sits in half guard.
Tszyu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tszyu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tszyu prevents Bull from improving his position.
Tszyu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bull is concentrating on defense, preventing Tszyu from advancing position.
Tszyu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bull slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tszyu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tszyu won't allow Bull to sweep him here.
Tszyu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bull keeping moving, preventing Tszyu from controlling successfully.
Bull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tszyu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bull is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bull has momentary wrist control but Tszyu slips an elbow through the middle.
Bull wants to hit a switch here but Tszyu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bull there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tszyu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bull is trying to escape the mount.
Bull is in a horrible position here. Tszyu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu working Bull over with strikes here.
Bull sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bull is trying to control but can't.
Tszyu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bull defending well though.
Bull taking some punishment here, with Tszyu in his half guard.
Bull is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tszyu jumps into side control!
Tszyu throws an elbow but Bull slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tszyu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tszyu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tszyu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tszyu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tszyu lands an elbow.
Tszyu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull wants to control but Tszyu postures up.
Bull tries to bench press Tszyu off him but Tszyu keeps the position.
Bull avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tszyu.
Tszyu landing a few strikes.
Tszyu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bull has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tszyu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bull won't allow Tszyu to sweep him here.
Bull landing some decent shots from guard.
Bull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Konstantin Tszyu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tszyu circles away.
A cross from Tszyu lands.
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Tszyu throws a jab when Bull was well out of range.
A big right from Tszyu misses.
Bull slips a straight right by Tszyu.
Konstantin Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Bull slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull misses with a wild combination.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Tszyu.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tszyu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Bull slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a jab. Bull acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bull with a poor takedown
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bald Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tszyu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bull counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tszyu won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu is looking for a sweep.
Bull lands a few punches from side control.
Tszyu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bull trying to control the action but Tszyu is working from the bottom.
Bull tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bull has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tszyu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bull's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tszyu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu moves into full guard.
Tszyu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bull is one step ahead there.
Bull with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tszyu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tszyu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bull's guard.
Bull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
Tszyu with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tszyu looking to pass the guard.
Bull lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tszyu!
Tszyu is looking to improve his position but Bull isn't that keen on the idea.
Bull working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tszyu is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bald Bull.
I think Bull has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bald Bull!
Bald Bull is the new welterweight champion!
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