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BFT-397: Bondi Beach Brawl 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McGoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGoo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGoo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCallum is looking to reverse the position.
McGoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCallum, who protects the arm well.
McGoo decides to stand back up. McGoo steps back and let's McCallum get back to his feet.
McGoo shoots in looking for a takedown but McCallum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGoo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCallum tries to sprawl but McGoo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGoo works his foot free and advances to mount.
McGoo manages to capitalize on a mistake by McCallum to take his back!
McGoo struggling to land strikes to the head as McCallum covers up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallum manages to reverse the position and now he's in McGoo's guard. Nice work there by McCallum.
McCallum tries to free his leg and advance position but McGoo is retaining full guard.
McGoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCallum works over McGoo with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGoo has momentary wrist control but McCallum slips an elbow through the middle.
McCallum trying to control but McGoo is working from the bottom.
McCallum stands up over McGoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCallum looking to pass the guard.
McCallum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCallum trying to control but McGoo is working from the bottom.
McCallum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCallum trying to control but McGoo is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCallum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGoo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCallum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGoo.
McGoo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCallum is looking for a sweep. McGoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCallum misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McCallum is defending against the submission attempts here by McGoo.
McCallum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGoo won't allow McCallum to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McCallum prevents McGoo from improving his position.
McGoo pushes McCallum off looking to stand but McCallum dives back in and keeps control.
McCallum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCallum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGoo is looking to stand up but McCallum isn't so interested in that idea.
McGoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCallum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCallum distracts McGoo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
It looks like Mike McGoo has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum wants to control from the top but McGoo keeps moving.
McCallum cracks McGoo with a solid left hand.
Mike McGoo's cut is getting worse.
McCallum postures up and lands a big shot to McGoo's brow.
McGoo keeping moving, preventing McCallum from controlling successfully.
McGoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCallum working some strikes from top position.
McGoo looking to control.
McGoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGoo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGoo wants to sweep here but McCallum controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike McGoo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGoo's cut.
That's time! McGoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCallum cracks McGoo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGoo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McCallum finish him?
McGoo moves into range and clinches up with McCallum.
McCallum is working for takedown but McGoo is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGoo gets underhooks to prevent McCallum's takedown attempt.
McCallum wants to take the fight to the mat but McGoo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mike McGoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McCallum.
McGoo pulls McCallum into guard.
McCallum won't allow McGoo to get back to his feet.
McCallum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCallum throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCallum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGoo's head.
McCallum postures up and lands a big shot to McGoo's brow.
Mike McGoo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McCallum wants to control from the top but McGoo keeps moving.
McGoo controls McCallum momentarily but McCallum frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCallum landing with the ground and pound.
Jeez, Mike McGoo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike McGoo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike McCallum!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mr Boombastic. Wolfgang Becker had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Wolfgang Becker looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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200 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara with a hook.
Becker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McNamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
John McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Becker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Becker is breathing heavily.
McNamara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McNamara duly obliges.
Becker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNamara.
Becker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McNamara's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNamara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Becker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Becker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McNamara to regain full guard.
McNamara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Becker trying to control but McNamara is working from the bottom.
Becker looking to sit in guard and control but McNamara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Becker wants to stand and escape but McNamara is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McNamara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McNamara stands up and waves to Becker to follow him.
Becker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McNamara scores with a hook to the body. Becker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Becker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Becker is rocked!
McNamara circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Becker to the canvas! Becker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McNamara keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McNamara!
Our winner, John McNamara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Wolfgang Becker had this to say: 'Fuck this shit I'm outta here!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between January Kwiecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Knope (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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250 lbs
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Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, January Kwiecinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Knope!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwiecinski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knope throws a right hand that Kwiecinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kwiecinski also avoids with ease.
Knope scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwiecinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kwiecinski blocks a low kick nicely.
Ben Knope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Knope misses.
Kwiecinski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kwiecinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knope moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knope closes the distance and clinches.
Knope lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knope misses with a punch to the body.
Knope changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kwiecinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kwiecinski takes one to the chin there.
Kwiecinski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** in the buildup to the fight.
Knope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwiecinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knope clinches up with Kwiecinski and pushes him back against the cage.
Knope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knope lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kwiecinski backwards.
Knope has a couple of punches blocked by Kwiecinski.
Knope tries a body shot but Kwiecinski blocks it.
Kwiecinski tries a body shot but Knope blocks it.
Knope told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Knope pushes Kwiecinski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knope working Kwiecinski over with knees to the body.
Knope is working Kwiecinski over against the cage.
Kwiecinski is breathing heavily.
Knope lands a body punch.
Knope is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kwiecinski takes a shot to the head.
Kwiecinski avoiding damage as Knope throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knope blocks a body shot from Kwiecinski.
Knope is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski can't break the clinch.
Knope scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knope presses Kwiecinski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knope works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knope lands a nice shot to the body.
Knope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knope stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knope breaks from the clinch.
Knope has Kwiecinski up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwiecinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knope is defending well for now.
Knope is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knope goes for a takedown attempt but Kwiecinski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kwiecinski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kwiecinski avoiding damage as Knope throws knees to the body.
Kwiecinski just leaning against Knope, taking a breather.
Knope looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Knope.
Knope on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knope lands a body punch.
Knope can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Kwiecinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knope has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kwiecinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
January Kwiecinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Knope.
Kwiecinski letting Knope take a breather here.
Knope lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knope is trying to maintain a safe position but Kwiecinski gets an underhook and turns Knope into the cage.
Kwiecinski prevents a body shot from Knope.
Knope is working for takedown but Kwiecinski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knope gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kwiecinski prevents a body shot from Knope.
Kwiecinski avoids a wild elbow strike from Knope.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knope wants a takedown but no success here.
Knope prevents a body shot from Kwiecinski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knope.
Knope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Knope misses.
Knope throws a nice looking combination but Kwiecinski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kwiecinski misses with a wild body shot.
Knope motions for Kwiecinski to come forward. Knope throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kwiecinski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knope just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Knope dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knope wants to clinch up but Kwiecinski keeps it at a distance.
Knope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knope throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwiecinski.
Knope throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kwiecinski's waist but Kwiecinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knope off to one side.
Kwiecinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knope manages to avoid it.
Kwiecinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwiecinski throws a series of punches but Knope avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Knope's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knope forces Kwiecinski back against the cage and clinches.
Knope has Kwiecinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kwiecinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knope misses with some punches.
Kwiecinski prevents the takedown attempt.
January Kwiecinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Knope.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwiecinski has Knope pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Knope - that landed with a thud.
Kwiecinski misses with a punch to the body.
Kwiecinski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knope has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knope lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwiecinski's elbow.
Knope can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwiecinski's elbow.
Knope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knope blocking some punches.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwiecinski's elbow.
Kwiecinski wants to stall.
Knope avoiding damage as Kwiecinski throws knees to the body.
Knope stalling the fight.
Knope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knope lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Knope. Those never looked like landing.
Knope missing with a left hand there. Kwiecinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
January Kwiecinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kwiecinski slips a straight right by Knope.
Kwiecinski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knope.
Knope lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope looks up at the clock and then as Kwiecinski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knope smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Knope seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kwiecinski is not content to let Knope control the position.
Knope working the ground and pound.
Kwiecinski is trying to get back to his feet.
Knope working the ground and pound.
Knope scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kwiecinski to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knope in side control lands a decent elbow.
Knope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knope is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kwiecinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knope tries to score with some ground and pound. Kwiecinski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski is trying to buck Knope off.
Kwiecinski defending against the ground and pound.
Knope throwing strikes but Kwiecinski manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Knope regains half guard.
Knope throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knope manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Knope 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.
Knope trying to control the position.
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.
Knope lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kwiecinski holds on and takes a little breather.
Knope cracks Kwiecinski with a solid left hand.
Knope is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knope trying to control but Kwiecinski is working from the bottom.
Knope landing with the ground and pound.
Knope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knope working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knope postures up and lands a big shot to Kwiecinski's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Knope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Kwiecinski misses with a straight right.
Knope looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kwiecinski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knope tries to clinch up.
Knope tries to clinch up but Kwiecinski circles away and keeps his distance.
Knope moves into the clinch.
Kwiecinski lands a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knope goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knope tries to throw a body punch but Kwiecinski avoids it by throwing Knope back against the cage.
Knope is trying to push Kwiecinski away but Kwiecinski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knope blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kwiecinski lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knope has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kwiecinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knope takes a shot to the head.
Knope tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kwiecinski avoids it.
Knope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knope can't find room to land a body shot as Kwiecinski controls the action.
Knope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwiecinski misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwiecinski blocks a body shot from Knope.
Kwiecinski trying to stall but Knope improves his position.
Kwiecinski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knope has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kwiecinski regains guard immediately.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kwiecinski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kwiecinski tries to stall but Knope uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knope stalling the fight.
Knope lands a body shot.
Knope struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwiecinski controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kwiecinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knope.
Kwiecinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kwiecinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knope tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwiecinski's elbow.
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!
Knope struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwiecinski controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knope as Kwiecinski tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope is leaning against Kwiecinski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Knope as the two fighters clinch.
Kwiecinski prevents a body shot from Knope.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knope displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kwiecinski up against the cage.
Knope looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Knope.
Knope misses with a punch to the body.
Kwiecinski prevents a body shot from Knope.
Knope has Kwiecinski pressed against the cage, preventing Kwiecinski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knope is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ben Knope seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knope holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwiecinski misses with a punch to the body.
Knope breaks the clinch.
Knope keeps the fight on the outside.
Knope misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kwiecinski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kwiecinski throws a head kick but Knope moves out of range.
Kwiecinski misses with a straight right.
Knope scores with a jab to the body.
Kwiecinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kwiecinski moves in looking to clinch but Knope pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knope rushes Kwiecinski and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Knope.
Knope breaks the clinch.
Kwiecinski moves out of range as Knope strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knope wants to clinch.
January Kwiecinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knope fails to land the takedown.
January Kwiecinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Knope.
Kwiecinski dips to his left and cracks Knope with an uppercut!
Knope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kwiecinski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knope moves into the clinch.
Ben Knope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kwiecinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knope.
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!
Kwiecinski missing with knees to the body.
Knope avoiding damage as Kwiecinski throws knees to the body.
Kwiecinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knope is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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 January Kwiecinski.
Well Knope has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Knope!
A victorious Ben Knope thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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224 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tong Po !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Martin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martin.
Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Po finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head.
Carter Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Po throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Po wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
We've been informed that Martin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Po lands a head kick. Martin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Po looks to clinch
and Martin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Po moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Po is looking to clinch.
Martin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Po at a distance.
Martin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martin, pushing him back against the cage.
Po lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martin misses with the head strike.
Martin managing to block the knees to the body from Po .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Martin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
I was talking to Po 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martin avoids it.
Martin working aggressively here.
Po trying to land knees to the body.
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Po misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martin.
A short right from Po on the inside.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Po 's head.
Po prevents a body shot from Martin.
Martin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Po missing with knees to the body.
Po tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Po .
Po fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po misses with a body punch.
Martin dodges an elbow strike from Po .
Po controlling the action here for a moment.
Po working aggressively here.
Po blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Po .
Po is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Po .
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Po .
Po is leaning against Martin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Po pressing his opponent against the cage.
Po slows down the pace here.
Po blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po .
Martin gets through Po 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Po .
Po gets through Martin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Po lands a body punch in the clinch.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
Po blocks an uppercut.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Po misses with an elbow strike.
Martin is trying to stall.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Po .
Po lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Po unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Martin looks winded!
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Po scores with a nice short uppercut.
Po lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martin misses with some punches.
Po lands a good knee to the midsection. Martin won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
Po pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Po obliges.
Po lands a nice shot to the body.
Po comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Po slowing the pace effectively.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
Po lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Po lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martin is rocked!
Po lands a big right hand that drops Martin! The killer instinct kicks in and Po finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Po !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tong Po !
Tong Po thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roger Sheck is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Sheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johan Machado!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheck as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Sheck was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sheck lands a jab.
It looks like Johan Machado has been cut.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Sheck swinging wildly here.
Sheck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado misses with a double jab
and Sheck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheck is just out of range.
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sheck digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Sheck moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado misses with a takedown
and Sheck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Sheck there.
Sheck lands a glancing blow to the side of Machado's head.
Machado moves into the clinch.
Machado drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sheck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roger Sheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheck manages to break the clinch.
It looks like Sheck has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sheck moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Sheck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sheck misses with a looping right.
Machado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That has opened up Johan Machado's cut even more.
Sheck misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machado.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sheck is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Machado has his hands clasped together but Sheck extends and breaks Machado's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sheck.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Sheck!
A relieved looking Roger Sheck thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Beattie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Shields has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Beattie!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beattie throws a head kick that misses.
Shields tries to counter with a takedown but Beattie is quick to defend against it.
Beattie misses with a head kick.
Shields feinted with a counter takedown.
Shields moves out of range of the leg kick from Beattie.
Beattie throws a leg kick
and Shields counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beattie!
Beattie is not content to let Shields control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shields in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beattie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shields but great work by Beattie.
Beattie tries to advance position but instead Shields slips a leg back in to half guard.
Shields trying to get back to full guard but Beattie takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shields sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Beattie is trying to control. Shields wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shields wants to improve his position but Beattie is controlling well.
Beattie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Beattie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shields is staying active underneath Beattie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shields is looking to improve his position.
Shields trying to control from the bottom.
Shields definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shields manages to get to full guard.
Shields escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beattie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beattie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beattie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beattie looking to pass the guard.
Beattie is pushing down on Shields's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shields is fighting to maintain full guard but Beattie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shields tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Beattie is controlling the pace.
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.
Shields tries to roll over but Beattie keeps him under control.
Shields is trying to maintain the position but Beattie is very close to passing his half guard.
Beattie slows the pace down in half guard.
Shields wants to control but Beattie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Beattie misses.
Shields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beattie motions for Shields to come forward. Beattie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beattie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beattie throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Shields appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beattie throws a hook to the side of Shields's head but Shields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Beattie misses.
Beattie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shields counters with a takedown into side control.
Beattie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shields.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beattie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shields is trying to move to mount but Beattie reverses beautifully and ends up in Shields's guard.
Shields has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beattie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beattie is one step ahead there.
Beattie trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Beattie from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shields working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beattie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beattie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
Beattie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beattie content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Shields has locked up a guillotine! Shields's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Beattie is holding on here and Shields must be using up a lot of energy. Beattie has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Shields gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jake Shields thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August comes to the cage accompanied by Hit 'em up. Steel has chosen Kollegah - Bossaura as his entrance music. Oktawian August is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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199 lbs
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32
215 lbs
24 - 14 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oktawian August!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Steel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel scores with a nice strike.
Steel drops August with a beautiful combination! August stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steel is looking for the KO!
August is rocked!
It looks like Oktawian August has been cut.
Steel feints and then cracks August's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow August down.
Oh August is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
August seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from August.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as August throws out the jab.
Steel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
August looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming.
August checks a leg kick.
Steel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
August dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!
Steel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
August drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting August counter with a right hand.
Steel delivers a nice body kick.
David Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from August misses.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
August throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on August. That did some damage!
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and August counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
David Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
August lands a jab to the nose.
August misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel slips a jab from August.
August thows a leg kick but Steel checks it
and Steel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel checks a low kick from August.
Steel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
August on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by August as he checks the leg kick.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but August circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt August.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel scores with a head kick. August tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
August throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steel.
August turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel misses with a body kick.
August tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
August misses the shot to the body.
Steel blocks the body kick.
August slips under a jab from Steel.
August half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
August shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. August doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel looks for the body kick but August saw that one coming.
August throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from August.
August misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
August tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
That kick from Steel tenderised August's leg. August is trying to keep his angry face on.
August throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
August throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel misses with a body shot.
August looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for August on that attempt.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by August.
August closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. August pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oktawian August. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel blocks the body kick.
Steel connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel connects with a leg kick. August looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steel misses with the body kick
and August counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
August blocks the body kick.
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oktawian August's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel misses with the body kick
and August counters with a takedown into side control.
Steel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
August takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
August keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
August throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
August fails to land the takedown.
Steel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
August drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
August on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
August buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
August walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on August's shoulder, as August tries to avoid the shot.
August fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steel just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Steel misses.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
August throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but August manages to avoid it.
August lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by August.
August drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
August shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
August pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
August was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
August throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Steel tries to land a front kick but August steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
August lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
August lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by August.
Steel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
August throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Steel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a series of punches but August moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and August has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
August keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
A quick step to the side and August tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
David Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
August moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel.
Some bone on bone action there as Steel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick
and August counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
August looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
August throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steel.
August lands with an overhand left.
August lands a jab to the head.
August keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
August throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steel tried to score with a low kick but August checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch lands to the side of August 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
August misses with a body shot
and Steel counters with a big head kick but August shrugs it off.
August takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
It looks like August has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
August avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
August is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick from August.
Steel cracks the inside of August's front leg.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and August counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
August rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
August throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel counters with a body kick.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but August moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Steel backs away, August returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oktawian August's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
August moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice cross by August.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
August stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and August counters with a straight right hand.
Steel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but August moves away.
August throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
August throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
August throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
August shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
August takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as August checks a leg kick.
August scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
August lands with a right hand.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by August.
August throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel lets loose with a powerful body kick. August will feel that in the morning.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
August throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
and August counters with an inside leg kick.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
August will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
August lands with a good body shot.
Steel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel throws a body punch but August moves out of range.
August lands a nice shot to the body.
August throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for August.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from August.
August scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August with a jab.
August throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
August swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from August
and Steel counters with an inside leg kick.
Steel lands a slapping body shot.
August misses with a body shot.
Steel walks forward, straight into a front kick from August.
August throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Steel.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from August.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel throws a wild body kick that August sees coming a mile off.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
August misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
August is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
August shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
August throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
August walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Steel misses.
August fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
August takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but David Steel just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Oktawian August's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steel throws a lazy body kick
and August counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. August doesn't seem phased though.
Steel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
August shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but August avoids it.
August avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but August is out of range and Steel settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel defending well as August loads up on a big left hand.
Steel misses with a body kick.
August appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
August digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Steel.
August throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
August tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel throws a leg kick but August sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and August moves out of range easily.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
August looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - August throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel throws a leg kick but August sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steel thows a leg kick but August checks it
and August counters with a right hand to the body.
August looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Steel throws a leg kick which misses August's front leg but catches the back leg as August tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and August moves out of range easily.
Steel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
August rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
August moves out of range of the body kick.
August throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel throws a low kick but August avoids it.
Steel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
August moves out of range of the body kick from Steel.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. August doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
August tries a low kick but Steel avoids it.
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
August throws a front kick aimed at Steel's knee but Steel avoids it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for August.
August throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
August throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. August does a little dance to reset his feet.
August drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steel controlling August's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
August throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
August passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel defending against the ground and pound.
August's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
August misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
August fails to land a wild elbow strike.
August works to advance to full mount. Steel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but David Steel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Oktawian August's cut.
That's time! August's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
August with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel checks a leg kick nicely.
Steel avoids the body shot from August.
Steel looks to land a body kick but August moved away.
August looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steel throws a low kick but August avoids it.
August is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from August misses the target.
Nice body kick from Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steel throws a leg kick
letting August counter with a right hand.
August tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel flicks out a counter leg kick but August steps away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from August - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel keeps August at a distance using the push kick.
August checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steel is looking to slow August down with leg kicks.
August takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel throws a body punch but August moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by August.
August misses with a right hand
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from August.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and August has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
August uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel has time to react.
August ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
August fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steel just manages to avoid it.
August throws a wild body kick that Steel sees coming a mile off.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but August avoids it.
It looked like August was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel.
A good leg kick by Steel.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but August manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
August misses with a low kick.
August throws a leg kick but Steel checks it.
Steel unleashes a big counter combination but August bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
August moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick.
August changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from August.
Steel is looking to chop away at August's legs.
August slips under a jab from Steel.
August appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
David Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces August off the cage and back into range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel!
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
August connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
August takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
August looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt August.
Steel connects with a high kick.
August just misses with a punch to the body.
August tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel thows a body kick. August tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but August slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from August misses.
Steel digs a good body shot into August's ribs.
A lazy body kick from Steel
and August counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oktawian August has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel connects with a leg kick. August looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
August checks the leg kick.
August pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but August avoids it.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses August's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steel 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Steel!
David Steel is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, David Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McAlister might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Althia and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brock Lesnar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Duncan McAlister!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McAlister scores with a body shot.
McAlister scores with a jab. Lesnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lesnar drops his hands momentarily and McAlister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from McAlister. Those never looked like landing.
McAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlister misses with a looping left.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McAlister defends it well.
McAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from McAlister.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McAlister takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
McAlister looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
McAlister misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
McAlister has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McAlister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lesnar's hands.
McAlister with a hook.
McAlister tests Lesnar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnar is just out of range.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McAlister misses with a low kick.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
McAlister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McAlister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAlister jabs Lesnar right on the nose. Lesnar blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by McAlister. Beautiful body shot.
Lesnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McAlister looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAlister. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McAlister defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McAlister dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McAlister uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lesnar has time to react.
McAlister looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
McAlister takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Duncan McAlister is winning the standup battle so far.
McAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnar.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McAlister.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lesnar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McAlister has got the better of the exchanges.
McAlister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
McAlister is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McAlister with a jab.
Duncan McAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar slips a straight right by McAlister.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar's coach down at The Shield was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lesnar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
McAlister throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McAlister swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lesnar.
McAlister throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McAlister misses the target.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but McAlister avoids it easily.
Lesnar moves out of range as McAlister strikes.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but McAlister avoids it easily.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from McAlister.
McAlister misses with a straight left.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McAlister defends it well.
Lesnar ducks right into an uppercut from McAlister.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar moves away from the strike by McAlister.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
McAlister lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from McAlister.
McAlister throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but McAlister pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAlister missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but McAlister pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McAlister dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from McAlister.
McAlister throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McAlister scores with the left hand. Lesnar knows he should have avoided that one.
McAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlister misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from McAlister misses.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from McAlister misses its intended target.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McAlister misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McAlister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnar.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but McAlister avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McAlister misses.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McAlister.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
McAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but McAlister avoids it easily.
McAlister misses with a looping right.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from McAlister.
Lesnar moves away from the strike by McAlister.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
McAlister misses with a hook
and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from McAlister.
Lesnar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lesnar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McAlister is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lesnar connects with a decent elbow.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but McAlister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar looks up at the clock and then as McAlister takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lesnar smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McAlister takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAlister looks to move to half guard but instead Lesnar has passed into mount! Damn!
McAlister slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar working over McAlister with some ground and pound. McAlister looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Duncan McAlister did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! McAlister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McAlister listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lesnar slips a jab from McAlister.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but McAlister pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lesnar avoids a kick to the body.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duncan McAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAlister misses with a straight right.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
McAlister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar moves forwards but McAlister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister swinging wildly here.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McAlister.
McAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAlister misses with a leg kick
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McAlister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar lands a couple of digs.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
McAlister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lesnar manages to get himself to full guard.
Lesnar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAlister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lesnar trying to strike off his back.
Lesnar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lesnar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing McAlister from controlling successfully.
Lesnar has his foot on McAlister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McAlister works his way back into a safe position though.
McAlister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar moves into full guard.
McAlister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesnar working for submissions but it's allowed McAlister to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McAlister is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lesnar actively working from the bottom here.
McAlister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
Lesnar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McAlister pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar is working to get back to half guard.
McAlister controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Duncan McAlister 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McAlister looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but McAlister pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar slips a straight right by McAlister.
McAlister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McAlister defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
McAlister misses with an uppercut
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. McAlister fights it but they end up in guard.
McAlister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McAlister is on top in guard.
McAlister passes Lesnar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McAlister looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McAlister will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lesnar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McAlister trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister pushes down on Lesnar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lesnar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McAlister pulls his head out easily.
Lesnar trying to hold on to McAlister's head to control him but McAlister postures up.
Lesnar is trying to stand up here but McAlister is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesnar trying to get back to full guard but McAlister takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McAlister tries to control but Lesnar wriggling away.
Lesnar is looking to improve his position but McAlister isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAlister goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lesnar turns into him and now he's in McAlister's guard.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnar cracks McAlister with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan McAlister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McAlister, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:43
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:43
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan McAlister!
Duncan McAlister retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Duncan McAlister thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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