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SEC 30: O Neil vs. Jauheilha PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between trevmbo Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ringond Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, trevmbo Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ringond Silver!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noble misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noble throws a nice looking combination but Silver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noble has managed to clinch.
Noble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noble displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Noble.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Noble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silver pinned against the cage. Silver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Noble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noble tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silver counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver wants to control but Noble is keeping him busy.
Noble is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Noble is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Noble is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noble is trying to buck Silver off.
Noble is breathing heavily.
Noble is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silver decides to stand up, so the ref orders Noble to his feet.
Silver shoots for a double leg takedown but Noble sprawls well. He's pushed Silver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noble circles away.
Noble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Noble gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silver to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Noble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silver cracks Noble with a solid left hand.
Noble looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Silver is defending well. Noble quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Silver has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Noble celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). trevmbo Noble!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Severn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Payne!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Payne sprawls well. Payne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Severn gets slowly back to his feet.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Severn slips a straight right by Payne.
Payne bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Severn! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Dan Severn has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Severn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Payne.
Payne slips nicely into half guard.
Severn is trying to maintain the position but Payne is very close to passing his half guard.
Severn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Severn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.
Payne is looking to advance position but Severn won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Payne.
Severn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payne.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Severn avoids the body shot from Payne.
Severn avoids the head kick by Payne.
Severn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Payne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Severn fails with the takedown.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Severn manages to avoid it.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne drops his shoulder and cracks Severn with a huge uppercut! Severn goes down! Can Payne finish him?
Severn is rocked!
Severn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Severn tries to get out of the position.
Severn is breathing heavily.
Payne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oh Severn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Payne stacks Severn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Payne!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne cracks Severn with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Payne immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Severn is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Payne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Payne!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Battery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mick Fanning!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battery moves in looking to clinch but Fanning pushes him off.
Fanning lands a nice hook to Battery's body. Battery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Battery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Battery loses concentration momentarily and Fanning pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Battery crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Fanning finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mick Fanning!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benjamin Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Benjamin Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benjamin Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Benjamin Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benjamin Jr defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Benjamin Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Benjamin Jr pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Benjamin Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stevenson connects with a jab.
Benjamin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Benjamin Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stevenson was covering up waiting for the punch and Benjamin Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benjamin Jr is one step ahead there.
Benjamin Jr content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Benjamin Jr from controlling successfully.
Stevenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benjamin Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benjamin Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benjamin Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Benjamin Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Benjamin Jr. Benjamin Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benjamin Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benjamin Jr somewhat.
Benjamin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Benjamin Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Benjamin Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson's shoulder, as Stevenson tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Benjamin Jr moves out of range.
Benjamin Jr is looking to wear down Stevenson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benjamin Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stevenson bucks up and tries to throw Benjamin Jr off but instead Benjamin Jr has got his back!
Benjamin Jr misses with an elbow to the head.
Benjamin Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stevenson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr has the hooks in. Stevenson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Benjamin Jr lands strikes to the head.
Stevenson is covering up but some of the strikes from Benjamin Jr are getting through and doing damage.
Stevenson tries to escape but Benjamin Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stevenson avoids the strikes from Benjamin Jr.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Stevenson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Benjamin Jr!
Benjamin Jr is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The referee is taking a good look at Stevenson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Benjamin Jr!
Benjamin Jr keeps control of the position as Stevenson tries to break free.
Benjamin Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benjamin Jr is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Stevenson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Benjamin Jr throwing damaging strikes from the back! Stevenson could be in trouble here!
Benjamin Jr misses with a punch to the head.
Benjamin Jr tries to keep control of the position but Stevenson is staying busy.
Benjamin Jr lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Benjamin Jr is trying to stick to Stevenson's back but Stevenson is turning into Benjamin Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benjamin Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stevenson.
Benjamin Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benjamin Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Benjamin Jr manages to move to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stevenson?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Benjamin Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for Benjamin Jr on that attempt.
Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Benjamin Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benjamin Jr shoots for a takedown but Stevenson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benjamin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Benjamin Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for Benjamin Jr on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Benjamin Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson missing with a left hand there. Benjamin Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevenson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stevenson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Benjamin Jr.
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Benjamin Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Benjamin Jr stops Stevenson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Benjamin Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Benjamin Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stevenson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Benjamin Jr has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Benjamin Jr landing punches.
Stevenson is in a horrible position here. Benjamin Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Benjamin Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.
Benjamin Jr breaks from Stevenson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr controlling from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevenson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Benjamin Jr lands a big elbow.
Benjamin Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stevenson?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Benjamin Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stevenson wants to hold on but Benjamin Jr pushes him away.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Stevenson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position but Benjamin Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Benjamin Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stevenson?
Benjamin Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevenson's face.
Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson tries to hold on but Benjamin Jr postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is in a horrible position here. Benjamin Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thomas Benjamin Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benjamin Jr wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely.
Benjamin Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Stevenson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position but Benjamin Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Benjamin Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stevenson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr working Stevenson over with strikes here.
Benjamin Jr trying to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
Stevenson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stevenson tries to lock up and control but Benjamin Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.
Benjamin Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Benjamin Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Benjamin Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stevenson?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Benjamin Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Benjamin Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Kyle Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benjamin Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Benjamin Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benjamin Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Benjamin Jr ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Thomas Benjamin Jr has been cut.
Benjamin Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Benjamin Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benjamin Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stevenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benjamin Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stevenson looks a forlorn figure.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Benjamin Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benjamin Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Benjamin Jr keeps him under control.
Stevenson is trying to maintain the position but Benjamin Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Benjamin Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Benjamin Jr is looking to pass Stevenson's guard but actually Stevenson recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benjamin Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Benjamin Jr finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses.
Kyle Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson throws a hook but Benjamin Jr blocks it.
Benjamin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevenson swivels and escapes.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benjamin Jr.
Donk. Stevenson catches Benjamin Jr right on the button with a cross.
Benjamin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr shoots in and bounces Stevenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benjamin Jr prevents Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Benjamin Jr looking to pass the guard.
Benjamin Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benjamin Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kyle Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson defending against the ground and pound.
Stevenson is trying to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benjamin Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Benjamin Jr pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benjamin Jr shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson throws a combination that misses
and Benjamin Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Stevenson.
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.
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benjamin Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Benjamin Jr shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Benjamin Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benjamin Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson avoids it really well and circles away.
Benjamin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin Jr cracks Stevenson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
and Benjamin Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benjamin Jr throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Thomas Benjamin Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benjamin Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Benjamin Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nanner Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuts's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bananaman. Rivera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Run Away kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nanner Nuts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nanner Nuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ernesto Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nuts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Nuts from controlling successfully.
Nuts stopping the sweep attempt from Rivera.
Rivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nuts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nuts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nuts defends it easily.
Nuts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nuts thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Nuts does no damage.
Nuts throws a hook but Rivera blocks it.
Nuts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Ernesto Rivera has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nuts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nuts misses with an uppercut.
Nuts lands a nice shot that snaps Rivera's head back.
Rivera is rocked!
Nuts gets the takedown into side control.
Rivera is still in real trouble! Can Nuts finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuts has an Americana. Rivera didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nuts is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nuts hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nanner Nuts!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New Druida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rage Against The Machine - Pistol Grip Pump. Jack Robinson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, New Druida!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Robinson cracks Druida with a good jab.
Druida tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Druida lands a big head kick that sends Robinson tumbling to the mat! Druida takes a step backwards and waves Robinson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Robinson is rocked!
It looks like Jack Robinson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson moves away from the strike by Druida.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Druida is looking to land body kicks.
Druida wants to clinch.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Druida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Druida moves out of range.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Druida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Druida slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Look low, kick high! Druida uses the oldest trick in the book to send Robinson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Druida is absolutely delighted - when Robinson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). New Druida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deon Du Plessis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Seal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Du Plessis comes into the arena with Fort Minor - Remember the name blaring out of the sound system. Deon Du Plessis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deon Du Plessis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Seal!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seal throws a head kick but Du Plessis moves out of range.
Du Plessis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Seal shoots in for a takedown but Du Plessis shows good takedown defense.
Du Plessis gets a takedown into half guard.
Du Plessis content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seal tries to kick Du Plessis off but Du Plessis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Seal is looking to improve his position.
Du Plessis thows a huge punch but Seal dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Plessis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Du Plessis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Du Plessis is thwarting Seal's attempts to control the position.
Du Plessis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Du Plessis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seal is looking for a sweep. Du Plessis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Du Plessis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Du Plessis wants to free his trapped foot but Seal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seal wants to control but Du Plessis is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Seal misses with a takedown attempt
and Du Plessis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Du Plessis.
Du Plessis throwing strikes from guard but Seal blocks nicely.
Du Plessis stands and steps away. Seal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Seal misses with a takedown
and Du Plessis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Deon Du Plessis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Seal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Du Plessis is one step ahead there.
Du Plessis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Plessis has Seal up against the cage in a clinch.
Seal fails to pull guard.
Seal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Du Plessis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Du Plessis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Seal looking to pass the guard.
Seal wants to stand and escape but instead Du Plessis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Du Plessis stands and throws Seal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Du Plessis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Du Plessis darts in and clinches Seal up against the cage.
Du Plessis leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Du Plessis.
Seal looking for a takedown.
Du Plessis pulls guard effortlessly.
Du Plessis kicks Seal off and gets to his feet.
Du Plessis forces Seal back against the cage and clinches.
Seal jumps guard but Du Plessis stands there with Seal around his waist. Seal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Du Plessis is pressed up against the cage. Seal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Du Plessis down to the mat. Du Plessis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deon Du Plessis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Seal.
Du Plessis shoots in and bounces Seal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Seal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Plessis stands up from Seal's guard - Du Plessis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Du Plessis has closed the distance and engaged Seal in a clinch.
Du Plessis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Du Plessis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Seal wants to stand but Du Plessis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Seal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Du Plessis pushes Seal off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seal fails with the takedown
and Du Plessis moves into the clinch.
Du Plessis jumps guard.
Du Plessis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Seal off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Du Plessis throws a head kick that half lands.
Du Plessis closes the distance and clinches up with Seal, looking for a takedown. Du Plessis pushes Seal against the cage but Seal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Du Plessis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Plessis 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.
Du Plessis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seal can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Plessis trying to control the pace.
Du Plessis stands up from half guard.
Seal misses with a takedown attempt
and Du Plessis counters with a left to the body.
Du Plessis gets a takedown into half guard.
Seal is trying to maintain the position but Du Plessis is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Plessis is controlling the pace.
Seal is looking for a sweep. Du Plessis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deon Du Plessis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Du Plessis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Du Plessis feints and as Seal raises his hands in defense, Du Plessis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Du Plessis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Seal gets caught flat footed, as Du Plessis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Du Plessis stands up from Seal's guard - Du Plessis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Du Plessis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Du Plessis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Seal looking to control.
Du Plessis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seal is controlling Du Plessis's posture.
Du Plessis looking to pass the guard.
Du Plessis trying to control but Seal is working from the bottom.
Du Plessis is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Du Plessis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Seal looks to clinch
and Du Plessis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Seal is trying to control the position but Du Plessis postures up.
Du Plessis is stalling in the full guard.
Du Plessis tries to free his leg and advance position but Seal is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Plessis content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Seal keeping full guard, as Du Plessis tries to pass.
Deon Du Plessis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seal looking to control.
Seal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Du Plessis is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Du Plessis counters with a series of strikes. Seal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Seal misses with a takedown
and Du Plessis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Deon Du Plessis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Seal.
Du Plessis slows down the pace here.
Du Plessis is pressed up against the cage. Seal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Du Plessis down to the mat. Du Plessis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adam Seal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Du Plessis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Seal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Du Plessis decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seal misses with a takedown
and Du Plessis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Du Plessis.
Du Plessis stalling in the clinch.
Du Plessis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deon Du Plessis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Du Plessis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deon Du Plessis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerlach Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Brasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Brasher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
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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
15 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Gerlach Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donald Brasher!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Brasher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rutger scores with punches from side control.
It looks like Donald Brasher has been cut.
Rutger lands a nice forearm strike.
Brasher is rocked!
The cut above Donald Brasher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donald Brasher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gerlach Rutger!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ooga Booga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil James Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Booga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Invention of Music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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284 lbs
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299 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ooga Booga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lil James Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lightning paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Booga moves out of range easily.
Booga shoots in but no luck this time.
Booga shoots in for a takedown but Lightning shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lightning throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Booga's head.
It looks like Ooga Booga has been cut.
Booga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Booga takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Booga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lightning avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lightning.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Booga is defended easily by Lightning.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ooga Booga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning rushes Booga and presses him up against the cage.
Booga avoiding damage as Lightning throws knees to the body.
Lightning is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lightning misses with a body punch.
Lightning trying to land knees to the body.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Booga avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booga.
Booga tries to pull guard but Lightning holds him up against the cage and eventually Booga drops back down to his feet.
Booga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lightning walks away with a smile on his face. Booga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lil James Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lightning to the mat! Lightning manages to get full guard.
Booga throws a strike but Lightning rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lightning stands and steps away. Booga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Booga tries to close the distance and clinch but Lightning swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Booga is looking to clinch.
Lightning scores with a nice body kick.
Booga is breathing heavily.
Lightning throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Booga's head.
Booga looks for a takedown but Lightning sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lightning swats away the attempt to clinch by Booga.
Lightning scores with a kick to the body.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Booga moves out of range easily.
Booga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lightning moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lightning bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid body kick from Lightning.
Lightning throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning scores with a head kick.
Lightning lands with a slapping head kick.
Lightning lands a big head kick that sends Booga tumbling to the mat! Lightning takes a step backwards and waves Booga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Booga is rocked!
Lightning closes the distance and clinches.
Lightning with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lightning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Booga's elbow.
Booga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lightning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Booga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Booga tries to pull guard but Lightning won't allow it.
Lightning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Booga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lightning obliges.
Lightning has Booga pushed against the cage.
Booga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Booga avoids it.
Lightning throws an elbow that misses.
Lightning slows down the pace here.
Lightning tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lightning tries to throw a body punch but Booga avoids it by throwing Lightning back against the cage.
Booga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Booga can't get the takedown.
Lightning trying to land knees to the body.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Booga avoids it.
Lightning is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Booga is defending well for now.
Lightning is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Booga is keeping busy.
Booga drags the fight down to the ground.
Booga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lightning defends it easily.
Lightning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lightning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lightning jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Booga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Booga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lightning really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Booga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lightning content to stall in guard here.
Booga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil James Lightning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ooga Booga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Booga is looking to clinch.
Booga blocks a head kick by Lightning.
Booga has Lightning up against the cage in a clinch.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the head but Booga blocks with his arms.
Booga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Booga can't find room to land a body shot as Lightning controls the action.
Lightning tries to land knees in the clinch but Booga avoids the damage to the body.
Booga tries to pull guard but Lightning won't allow it.
Booga pushes Lightning back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booga pulls Lightning into guard.
Booga working for a triangle but Lightning defends it easily.
Booga keeping moving, preventing Lightning from controlling successfully.
Booga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lightning passes into half guard.
Lightning trying to control the action but Booga is working from the bottom.
Booga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lightning throwing shots but Booga is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Booga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lightning pulls his head out easily.
Lightning keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lightning escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lightning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Booga is looking to clinch.
Booga gets a clinch.
Booga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lightning walks away with a smile on his face. Booga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Booga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Booga moves into range and clinches up with Lightning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booga managing to block the knees to the body from Lightning.
Lightning leaning against his opponent.
Lightning pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lightning holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Booga lands a hook that snaps the head of Lightning backwards.
Booga lands a shot to the body.
Lightning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Booga controlling the action here for a moment.
Booga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lightning smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ooga Booga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lightning but Lightning pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Booga with that takedown attempt.
Lightning pushes Booga away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lightning throws a head kick but Booga moves out of range.
Lightning throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lightning circles away from the clinch attempt.
Booga takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Booga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booga misses with a takedown attempt - Lightning sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Booga walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lightning.
Lightning throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Booga.
Lightning clinches with his opponent.
Lightning tries a knee to the head but Booga blocks it.
Booga manages to pull guard.
Lightning sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Booga is trying to keep Lightning in close.
Lightning gets to his feet - Booga follows without any prompting.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lightning lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lightning keeps the fight on the outside.
Lil James Lightning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lightning scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil James Lightning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ooga Booga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lightning throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Booga's head.
Booga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ooga Booga's cut is getting worse.
Lightning wants to clinch up but Booga keeps it at a distance.
Booga shoots for a takedown but Lightning saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Booga blocks a head kick by Lightning.
Booga takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lightning.
Lightning lands a big head kick that sends Booga tumbling to the mat! Lightning takes a step backwards and waves Booga back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Booga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lightning throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Booga seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Booga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lightning tries to land knees in the clinch but Booga avoids the damage to the body.
Lightning wants to stall.
Lightning looking to throw knees to the head but Booga is blocking nicely.
Lightning missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lightning missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booga.
Lightning is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Booga works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booga stops Lightning from standing up.
Lightning trying to keep a closed guard but Booga is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Booga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lightning looking for a sweep. Not yet Lightning, not yet.
Booga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Booga throws a strike but Lightning rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booga wants to sweep but no luck.
Booga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lightning defends it easily.
Lightning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booga wants to sweep but no luck.
Lightning stands and steps away. Booga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Booga avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Lightning cracks the inside of Booga's front leg.
Booga is looking to clinch but Lightning is avoiding it.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Booga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightning thumps Booga with a low kick.
Booga blocks a head kick by Lightning.
The fight stays on the outside here - Booga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lightning tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lightning lands a high kick!
Lightning has closed the distance and engaged Booga in a clinch.
Booga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Booga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Booga will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lightning misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Booga.
Lightning blocks an uppercut.
Booga lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lightning just misses with a elbow thrown towards Booga's brow.
Booga is trying to drag Lightning to the mat but Lightning just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Booga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Booga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lightning looking to throw knees to the head but Booga is blocking nicely.
Booga tries to work over Lightning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightning trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lightning throws an elbow but misses.
Booga missing with knees to the body.
Booga taking a breather.
Lightning lands a good knee to the midsection. Booga won't want to take too many of those.
Booga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning taking a breather.
Lightning lands a nice knee to the body.
Lightning is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Booga takes a shot to the head.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the head but Booga blocks with his arms.
Lightning leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lightning trying to land knees to the body.
Booga is trying to stall.
Lightning trying to land knees to the body.
Booga successfully pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Booga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lightning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lightning is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil James Lightning really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ooga Booga'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.
Lightning throws a head kick that misses.
Lightning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Booga avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Booga tries to close the distance and clinch but Lightning swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lightning with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lightning throws a head kick but Booga moves out of range.
Booga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lightning sprawls well initially but Booga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lightning keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Booga lands a nice short elbow.
Booga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lightning keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Booga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lightning kicks off Booga and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booga moves in looking to clinch but Lightning pushes him off.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lightning instigates a clinch.
Booga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Booga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Booga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Booga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Booga tries to throw a body punch but Lightning avoids it by throwing Booga back against the cage.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Booga avoids it.
Booga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Booga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lightning gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Booga avoiding damage as Lightning throws knees to the body.
Booga dodges an elbow strike from Lightning.
Booga has Lightning pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lightning manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ooga Booga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booga blocks the elbow strike.
Lightning looking to slow down the pace here.
Booga lands a shoulder strike.
Booga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Booga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booga tries to land knees in the clinch but Lightning avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Booga.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Booga lands a left hand.
Lightning is trying to maintain a safe position but Booga gets an underhook and turns Lightning into the cage.
Booga swings wildly with an uppercut but Lightning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lightning is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lightning stops a takedown attempt from Booga.
Lightning misses with an elbow over the top.
Booga works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lightning wants to stand but Booga is controlling the position.
Booga drops back looking for a leg! Lightning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lightning manages to kick Booga off! Booga jumps back into Lightning's guard.
Lightning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booga trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Booga drops back looking for a leg! Lightning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lightning manages to kick Booga off! Booga jumps back into Lightning's guard.
Lightning is looking to stand up but Booga isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Booga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lightning lands with a slapping head kick.
Lightning fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Booga, pushing him back against the cage.
Booga is trying to drag Lightning to the mat but Lightning just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lightning trying to land knees to the body.
Lightning throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Booga blocks it with crossed arms.
Booga blocks an elbow strike.
Lightning trying to control the position but instead, Booga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lightning into the cage.
Lightning using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Booga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Booga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Booga.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Booga tries to pull guard but Lightning won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lightning.
Lightning blocks a body shot from Booga.
Lightning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lil James Lightning will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ooga Booga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Booga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lightning swivels and escapes.
Lightning lands a head kick!
Lightning lands a nice leg kick that just misses Booga's sensitive parts.
Booga closes the distance and clinches up with Lightning, looking for a takedown. Booga pushes Lightning against the cage but Lightning circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Booga avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick and Booga moves out of range easily.
Lightning plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lightning connects with a solid leg kick.
Lightning throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lightning rushes Booga and presses him up against the cage.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Booga blocks the elbow strike.
Booga blocks the elbow strike.
Lightning looking to throw knees to the head but Booga is blocking nicely.
Booga pushes Lightning back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booga misses with some punches.
Lil James Lightning seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Booga misses with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Booga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ooga Booga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booga can't get the takedown.
Lightning creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booga tries to work over Lightning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lightning.
Booga throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightning.
Booga digs a right hand into Lightning's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lightning's gas tank.
Lightning prevents the takedown attempt.
Lightning trying to land knees to the body.
Booga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Booga avoiding damage as Lightning throws knees to the body.
Lightning throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Booga avoiding damage as Lightning throws knees to the body.
Lightning tries to land knees in the clinch but Booga avoids the damage to the body.
Lightning missing with knees to the body.
Booga misses with a knee strike.
Booga jumps into guard, dragging Lightning to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lightning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lightning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning tries to free his leg and advance position but Booga is retaining full guard.
Booga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lightning passes Booga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lightning wants to pass the guard but Booga is defending well.
Booga gets back to full guard.
Booga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lightning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lightning stands up and waves to Booga to follow him.
Lightning lands with a slapping head kick.
Booga throws a series of punches but Lightning avoids them all with ease.
Lightning moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lightning misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Booga.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Booga avoids it.
Booga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lightning stalling.
The crowd are getting on Lightning's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lightning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Booga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Booga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Booga has a couple of punches blocked by Lightning.
Lightning misses with an elbow over the top.
Lightning misses with the head strike.
Booga stalls.
Booga tries to pull guard but Lightning holds him up against the cage and eventually Booga drops back down to his feet.
Booga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Booga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Booga is trying to maintain a safe position but Lightning gets an underhook and turns Booga into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Booga.
Booga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lightning just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Booga avoids it.
Booga avoids the elbow strike from Lightning, against the cage.
Ooga Booga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booga scores with a shot to the side of Lightning's head.
Lightning with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lightning stalling in the clinch.
Lightning stalling in the clinch but Booga improves position.
Booga lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil James Lightning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lightning 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 44:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 44:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil James Lightning!
Lil James Lightning is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sika Jauheliha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!This should be a great matchup!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sika Jauheliha!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jauheliha takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
O Neil has had enough of the clinch but Jauheliha keeps him there for the moment.
O Neil has had enough of the clinch but Jauheliha keeps him there for the moment.
Jauheliha has O Neil pressed against the cage, preventing O Neil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jauheliha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Neil's efforts to push away.
O Neil is looking to break free of the clinch but Jauheliha has double underhooks.
O Neil can't break the clinch.
Jauheliha misses with a knee to the head.
O Neil is trying to break the clinch but Jauheliha is controlling him.
Jauheliha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jauheliha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jauheliha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but O Neil blocks it.
Jauheliha has O Neil pressed against the cage.
Jauheliha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Neil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Neil is trying to break the clinch but Jauheliha is controlling him.
Jauheliha blocks a body shot from O Neil.
O Neil wants to break free but Jauheliha has control.
A frustrated look appears on O Neil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Neil being controlled against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jauheliha obliges.
O Neil is looking to break free of the clinch but Jauheliha has double underhooks.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but O Neil blocks with his arms.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but O Neil blocks with his arms.
O Neil lands a right hand.
O Neil misses with the head strike.
O Neil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jauheliha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but O Neil blocks it.
Jauheliha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Neil.
O Neil can't break the clinch.
O Neil wants to break free but Jauheliha has control.
Jauheliha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
O Neil has had enough of the clinch but Jauheliha keeps him there for the moment.
Jauheliha misses with a knee to the head.
Jauheliha looking to stall.
O Neil is trying to break the clinch but Jauheliha is controlling him.
Jauheliha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
O Neil takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Mickey O Neil has been cut.
O Neil is looking to break free of the clinch but Jauheliha has double underhooks.
O Neil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jauheliha prevents O Neil from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jauheliha landing knees to the head.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but O Neil blocks with his arms.
O Neil is trying to break the clinch but Jauheliha is controlling him.
O Neil wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Neil tries to break the clinch but Jauheliha is controlling the position.
Jauheliha landing knees to the body.
Jauheliha keeps control of O Neil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jauheliha connects with a knee to the head.
Jauheliha scores with a knee to the head.
Jauheliha looks gassed!
Jauheliha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Neil is trying to force a seperation but Jauheliha has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by O Neil as Jauheliha tries to tie him up.
O Neil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Neil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jauheliha misses with a knee to the head.
Jauheliha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jauheliha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Neil blocks it with crossed arms.
O Neil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Neil is trying to break the clinch but Jauheliha is controlling him.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but O Neil blocks with his arms.
O Neil wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Neil is trying to break the clinch but Jauheliha is controlling him.
O Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Neil is trying to break the clinch but Jauheliha has him pressed against the cage.
O Neil tries to break free but Jauheliha pushes him back against the cage.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Neil wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jauheliha keeps control of O Neil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O Neil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Neil lands with an uppercut that bounces Jauheliha off the cage and back into rage.
O Neil misses with a straight left.
O Neil's corner calls for a 1-2. O Neil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jauheliha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil throws a shot from downtown. Jauheliha moves away and avoids it.
Jauheliha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jauheliha throws a head kick but O Neil moves out of range.
O Neil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Neil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jauheliha. Jauheliha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Left hook, right uppercut from O Neil.
Jauheliha wants to clinch up but O Neil keeps it at a distance.
O Neil's corner calls for a 1-2. O Neil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jauheliha is rocked!
O Neil keeps the fight on the outside.
O Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jauheliha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Neil lands a left and a right that send Jauheliha crashing to the mat, dazed. O Neil thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jauheliha is still on wobbly legs! Can O Neil finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jauheliha switches off momentarily and O Neil cracks him with a monster right hand! Jauheliha topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as O Neil dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by O Neil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey O Neil!
Mickey O Neil retains his welterweight title!
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