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IFC 4: Collision Course PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derick Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derick Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morgan motions for Tao to come forward. Morgan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yang Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tao tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Derick Morgan has been cut.
Tao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tao looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming.
Tao tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tao. Morgan shrugs it off though.
Morgan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Tao connects with a solid leg kick.
Tao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tao!
Tao pushes Morgan away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Morgan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tao - the referee stops the clock and Morgan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tao. Morgan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tao.
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!
Tao pushes Morgan away with a front kick.
Morgan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tao thows a body kick. Morgan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tao!
Tao scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao lands with a nice body kick.
Tao scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick from Tao.
Tao scores with a nice body kick.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Morgan moves out of range as Tao throws a body kick.
Tao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tao lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Morgan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tao - the referee stops the clock and Morgan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tao. Morgan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters circling a little - Tao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tao lands a nice looking body kick.
Tao thows a body kick. Morgan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morgan is rocked!
Tao scores with a spinning back kick!
Morgan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tao lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Tao takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
Look low, kick high! Tao uses the oldest trick in the book to send Morgan tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Tao is absolutely delighted - when Morgan wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yang Tao!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sheikh Hasina Wazed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wazed shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Wazed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida checks a low kick from Wazed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wazed misses the target.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wazed.
That's two 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.
Wazed misses with a head kick.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Wazed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a glancing blow to the side of Wazed's head.
Wazed misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wazed.
Wazed takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wazed misses with a low kick.
Wazed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wazed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machida looks to land a combination. Wazed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wazed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wazed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wazed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wazed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wazed.
Wazed controlling the action here.
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wazed pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wazed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wazed controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Wazed is taking a breather. Machida says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wazed wants to pass to mount but Machida is defending the position.
Machida wants to get back to full guard but Wazed has mounted him!
Wazed controlling his opponent.
Wazed looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wazed controlling from mount.
Wazed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Machida for as long as he can get away with.
Wazed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to buck Wazed off but he can't manage it.
Wazed controlling from mount.
Machida is looking to improve his position but Wazed isn't that keen on the idea.
Wazed controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sheikh Hasina Wazed just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Wazed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Wazed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Wazed persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Wazed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Wazed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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.
A head kick misses from Wazed.
Wazed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida blocks a head kick by Wazed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Wazed backs away looking to recover.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida moves away from the strike by Wazed.
Wazed throws a low kick but Machida avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wazed fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheikh Hasina Wazed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wazed misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machida has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
Sheikh Hasina Wazed wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Oman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Willis's choice of entrance music: Can't be touched. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Oman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Willis!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oman misses with a straight left.
Oman works the jab nicely.
Willis scores with a nice right hand.
Willis takes a swing at Oman's ribcage but misses.
Willis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willis's waist but Willis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oman off to one side.
A cross from Willis lands.
Willis misses with a few strikes there.
Oman throws a big shot that misses.
Oman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oman is defended easily by Willis.
Oman misses with a looping left.
Oman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willis counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Oman with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Oman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Willis!
Willis cracks Oman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Willis has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Oman to stand back up!
It looks like Jackson Oman has been cut.
Willis slips under a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Oman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Oman misses with a looping left.
Willis throws an overhand right that has Oman reeling! Willis follows up with more punches and Oman is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Willis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heath Legg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legg comes into the arena with Angel of Death blaring out of the sound system. Lesnar has chosen False Pretense as his entrance music. Nick Lesnar looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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160 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heath Legg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lesnar does no damage.
Lesnar looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Legg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Legg tries a head kick but it misses.
Lesnar swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnar.
Nick Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lesnar's head.
Legg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lesnar's calf.
Legg tries to clinch up but Lesnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Legg lands a head kick!
Legg instigates a clinch.
Legg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Legg managing to control the position.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Legg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legg pushes Lesnar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Legg throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Legg misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Legg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lesnar is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Legg throws a head kick that Lesnar semi-blocks.
Legg thows a body kick. Lesnar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Legg lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Legg is working for a submission of some sort.
Legg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Legg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lesnar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legg tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legg works to advance to full mount. Lesnar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Legg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Legg quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Legg but it's paid off an Lesnar is forced to tap! Nice work by Legg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heath Legg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aurelio Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Black Betty as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aurelio Alvez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick James!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Alvez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James avoids the body shot from Alvez.
James looks to land a combination but Alvez avoids it well.
Alvez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
Alvez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvez missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from James misses.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James misses with a leg kick.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvez misses with a body shot.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvez takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James takes one to the chin there.
Alvez looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvez lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James misses with a looping left.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Alvez's head.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James takes one on the button.
Alvez throws a good cross that connects.
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James slips a straight right by Alvez.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James slips a straight right by Alvez.
Alvez blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Alvez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James tries a low kick but Alvez avoids it.
Alvez looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looks to land a combination but Alvez avoids it well.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James defending well as Alvez loads up on a big left hand.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvez is breathing heavily.
Alvez slips a jab from James.
Alvez dodges the punch combination from James.
A left lands for James.
James avoids the body shot from Alvez.
A swing and a miss from James.
Alvez throws a big shot that misses.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvez.
James misses with a straight right.
James lands a jab.
James lands a two punch combo.
James swinging wildly here.
Alvez throws a hook but James blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvez takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James stalks Alvez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alvez's face. Alvez staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from James misses.
James lands a body shot.
A punch combination from James misses.
Alvez misses with a body shot
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvez's hands.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvez slips a jab and a cross from James.
James defending well as Alvez loads up on a big left hand.
Aurelio Alvez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvez slips under a jab.
James shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvez misses with an uppercut.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvez throws out the jab.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvez avoids the head kick by James.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvez misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James blocks a jab.
Alvez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James thuds his right hand into Alvez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvez just misses with a punch to the body.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvez dodges the punch combination from James.
James lands a body shot.
James throws a leg kick but Alvez sees it coming and moves out of range.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvez avoids a punch combination nicely.
James throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is looking to chop away at Alvez's legs.
Alvez loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from James misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick James dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A combination from James does no damage.
James lands with a hook. Alvez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alvez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by James.
James lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
James lands a jab to the nose.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvez at a distance.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvez moves out of range as James strikes.
James throws a series of punches but Alvez avoids them all with ease.
Alvez walks into a straight right hand from James.
Jab from James.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvez in his tracks.
Nick James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvez. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvez loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James lands with a nice combination. Alvez backs away looking to recover.
James with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvez.
A punch combination from James misses.
Alvez moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
Alvez connects with a single shot there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for James. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
James looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvez misses with an uppercut.
Alvez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws a series of strikes that have Alvez backpedaling.
Alvez avoids the body shot from James.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvez.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James throws a looping overhand right but Alvez ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from James misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looks to land a left hand but Alvez moved out of range nicely.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvez throws out the jab.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvez circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Alvez misses its intended target.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvez moves away.
Alvez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James is looking to land body kicks.
James defending well as Alvez loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvez looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James throws a leg kick but Alvez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Alvez.
Alvez ducks right into an uppercut from James.
Alvez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James throws a nice looking combination but Alvez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvez lands a jab to the nose.
James scores with a punch to the head.
James misses with a wild combination.
James stalks Alvez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alvez's face. Alvez staggers backwards, shaken.
Alvez slips under a jab.
A big left from Alvez misses.
Alvez missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nick James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvez drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvez throws a hook but James blocks it.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice combination there by James.
James lunges at Alvez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvez's hand.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvez cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James needs to keep his hands up - Alvez had a free shot at his head there.
James is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvez throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Alvez throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James missing with a left hand there. Alvez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James moves away from the strike by Alvez.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvez thows a left - swing and a miss!
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvez.
James misses with the combination.
A big right from Alvez misses.
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvez drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvez.
James tries to score with a low kick but Alvez moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James staying out of range there.
James throws out a loose jab but Alvez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvez thows a left - swing and a miss!
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alvez throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Alvez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James moves away from the strike by Alvez.
Alvez walks into a stiff left hand from James.
Alvez loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvez.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alvez on the side of the head.
A punch combination from James misses.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James loads up on a big right hand but Alvez slips the punch.
Alvez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvez throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James misses with a body kick.
James tries to bum rush Alvez with a series of wild strikes but Alvez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvez lands a nice shot to the body.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James digs a good hook to Alvez's body.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvez momentarily.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James throws a series of punches but Alvez avoids them all with ease.
Alvez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alvez looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Alvez moves out of range as James strikes.
James throws a leg kick but Alvez moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by James.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James motions for Alvez to come forward. James throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvez moves away.
Alvez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alvez connects with a looping right hand.
Alvez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Alvez walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvez throws out the jab.
James throws a series of punches but Alvez moves out of range.
A punch combination from James misses.
Alvez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James defending well as Alvez loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvez sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James throws the left hand but Alvez avoids the punch easily.
Alvez looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Alvez walks into a stiff left hand from James.
Alvez misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James misses with a looping left.
James moves out of range as Alvez strikes.
A swing and a miss from Alvez.
James tests Alvez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Alvez misses its intended target.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Alvez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alvez lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Alvez there.
Alvez throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvez.
James defending well as Alvez loads up on a big left hand.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Alvez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvez misses with a looping right.
Alvez throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvez misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Alvez.
Alvez ducks under a wild hook from James.
Aurelio Alvez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Nick James!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Nick James!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Nick James!
Nick James wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Susumo Komota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akinori Tadano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tadano has chosen Elevator by Eminem as his entrance music. Susumo Komota has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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22
196 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Susumo Komota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akinori Tadano!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tadano lands with a shot to the body.
Komota shoots in for a takedown but Tadano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Komota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Akinori Tadano has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komota shoots for a double leg takedown but Tadano sprawls well. He's pushed Komota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Komota shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tadano sprawls well. Tadano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Komota gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Susumo Komota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tadano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Komota looks for a takedown but Tadano sprawls well.
Komota lands with a good body shot.
Tadano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tadano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tadano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tadano tries to clinch but Komota is having none of it.
Komota scores with a nice strike.
Horrible takedown by Komota or perhaps it was just good defense by Tadano which made him look bad.
Tadano lands a head kick!
Komota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tadano's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tadano tries to clinch but Komota is having none of it.
Susumo Komota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Komota lands with a kick to the temple. Tadano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Komota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Komota with that takedown attempt.
Komota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tadano tries a head kick but it misses.
Komota scores with a three punch combo!
That has opened up Akinori Tadano's cut even more.
Tadano looks gassed!
Tadano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Komota.
Tadano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Komota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tadano has Komota up against the cage in a clinch.
Komota wants a takedown but no success here.
Komota has had enough of the clinch but Tadano keeps him there for the moment.
Komota with a knee to the head.
Tadano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tadano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tadano leaning against his opponent.
Komota drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tadano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Komota.
Tadano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tadano landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tadano tries a knee to the head but Komota blocks it.
Tadano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tadano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Komota avoids it.
Tadano looking to throw knees to the head but Komota is blocking nicely.
Komota tries to break free but Tadano pushes him back against the cage.
Komota changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tadano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Komota lands a two punch combo.
Komota lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Komota lands with a slapping head kick.
No joy there for Komota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadano avoids the head kick by Komota.
Komota avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tadano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The cut above Akinori Tadano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Komota scores with a three punch combo!
Komota closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Komota.
Tadano throws a head kick but Komota moves out of range.
Tadano stuffs the takedown attempt from Komota. Komota gets slowly back to his feet.
Komota lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tadano backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Komota. Tadano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tadano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Komota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tadano's waist but Tadano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Komota off to one side.
Komota avoids the head kick by Tadano.
Tadano wants to clinch up but Komota keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tadano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tadano scores with a knee to the head.
Komota fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tadano misses with a knee strike.
Komota breaks from the clinch.
Komota connects with a high kick.
Tadano throws a sloppy head kick
and Komota counters with a three punch combo that has Tadano backing up. Tadano nods at Komota to acknowledge the strikes.
Komota shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tadano as he jumps to the side.
Komota pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tadano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Komota fails to pull guard.
Tadano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tadano keeps control of Komota as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tadano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Komota.
Tadano misses with a knee to the head.
Tadano missing with knees to the body.
Komota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Susumo Komota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akinori Tadano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tadano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Komota.
Tadano blocks a head kick by Komota.
Tadano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Komota.
A cross from Komota lands.
Komota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tadano darts in trying to clinch
and Komota counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Komota is defended easily by Tadano.
Tadano throws a sloppy head kick
and Komota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akinori Tadano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tadano avoids the head kick by Komota.
A combination from Komota does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tadano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tadano tries to bum rush Komota with a series of wild strikes but Komota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Komota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tadano's waist but Tadano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Komota off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Susumo Komota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tadano misses with a head kick.
Komota takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tadano lands with a nice combination. Komota backs away looking to recover.
Komota slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Komota shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tadano is defending against the submission attempts here by Komota.
Komota seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Komota not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komota wants to stand up but Tadano is controlling the position.
Komota stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tadano to get to his feet.
Komota is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Komota.
Susumo Komota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Komota moves out of range of the strikes.
Komota connects with a high kick.
Komota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Komota fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tadano throws a lazy body kick
and Komota counters with a one-two to the body.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Akinori Tadano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Susumo Komota!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arik Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cannon comes to the cage accompanied by Junkie Man - Rancid. Harrison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by East London Rap - Wha we a bout . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
222 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arik Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrison as he avoids it easily.
Harrison lands with a nice combination. Cannon backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Arik Cannon has been cut.
Harrison misses with a low kick.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cannon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cannon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cannon wants to control but Harrison is keeping him busy.
Harrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cannon seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Harrison has recovered full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harrison is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cannon, into his guard.
Cannon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harrison has passed into half guard!
Cannon is looking to control Harrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cannon avoid being mounted?
Cannon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cannon tries to get out of the position.
Still in half guard, Harrison seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Harrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Cannon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cannon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrison is working away from the top position though.
Harrison wants to stand up but Cannon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannon manages to get to full guard.
Cannon trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cannon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cannon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harrison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harrison won't allow Cannon to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannon.
Harrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cannon fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arik Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cannon.
Cannon controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Harrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arik Cannon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cannon checks a low kick from Harrison.
Harrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harrison swinging wildly here.
Harrison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cannon shoots in for a double leg but Harrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harrison misses with a wild combination.
Arik Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harrison tries to avoid it but Cannon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harrison to the ground. Harrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cannon tries for a takedown but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arik Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison looks to land a combination but Cannon avoids it well.
Cannon rushes Harrison and presses him up against the cage.
Cannon has clasped his hands together around Harrison's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cannon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cannon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harrison gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon prevents Harrison from standing back up.
Harrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harrison.
Cannon is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrison has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cannon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cannon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Harrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Cannon is really struggling to control Harrison but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cannon.
Cannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Harrison does no damage.
Cannon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cannon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harrison manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cannon has Harrison in his guard.
Harrison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cannon looking for a sweep. Not yet Cannon, not yet.
Harrison is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon is pulling down on Harrison's head to control his posture.
Cannon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harrison has passed into half guard!
Cannon gets back to full guard.
Cannon is looking for a triangle but Harrison pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Harrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arik Cannon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harrison moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrison's waist but Harrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannon off to one side.
Harrison connects with a nice looking jab.
Cannon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Harrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Harrison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cannon throws and elbow that misses. Harrison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cannon's guard. Nice move by Harrison!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrison trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cannon shoots in for a double leg but Harrison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arik Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannon misses with a takedown attempt - Harrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cannon.
Cannon gets a takedown into half guard.
Harrison wants to control but Cannon is keeping busy.
Arik Cannon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harrison gets back to full guard.
Harrison is looking for a triangle but Cannon pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harrison controlling Cannon's posture.
Cannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harrison is trying to control the position but Cannon postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cannon trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harrison!
Charles Harrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt.
Harrison throws out a powerful jab.
Arik Cannon's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannon dodges the punch combination from Harrison.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Cannon avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Harrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harrison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Charles Harrison!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Charles Harrison!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Charles Harrison!
Charles Harrison wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aadyn Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aadyn Gibbs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aadyn Gibbs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Gibbs.
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Gibbs is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Gibbs moves into the clinch.
Gibbs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gibbs avoiding damage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gibbs scores a nice knee to the body.
Gibbs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Gibbs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gibbs crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones tries to stall but Gibbs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gibbs tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gibbs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gibbs obliges.
Jones tries to break free but Gibbs pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Gibbs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones working aggressively here.
Gibbs has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gibbs trying to land knees to the body.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
A knee to the head by Gibbs.
Jones lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibbs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones misses with some punches.
Gibbs landing knees to the head.
Gibbs is breathing heavily.
Gibbs blocking some punches.
Gibbs effectively controlling the action here.
Gibbs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gibbs tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones working aggressively here.
Gibbs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Gibbs lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gibbs tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones taking a breather.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Gibbs misses with a knee strike.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibbs has double underhooks.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibbs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gibbs misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbs.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Gibbs misses with a knee strike.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gibbs blocks an uppercut.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Gibbs is controlling the position.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gibbs.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Gibbs.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibbs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gibbs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Gibbs has him pinned against the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibbs won't allow it.
Gibbs missing with knees to the body.
Jones taking a breather.
Gibbs tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Gibbs trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gibbs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibbs prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Gibbs has the dominant position.
Jones trying to stall but Gibbs improves his position.
Gibbs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Gibbs.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibbs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gibbs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibbs looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aadyn Gibbs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gibbs tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Gibbs is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Gibbs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Gibbs moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Aadyn Gibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gibbs throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Gibbs moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones is looking to slow Gibbs down with leg kicks.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones looks for the body kick but Gibbs saw that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws a series of punches but Gibbs moves out of range.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Gibbs's front leg but catches the back leg as Gibbs tries to avoid it.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Gibbs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Gibbs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Aadyn Gibbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gibbs.
Gibbs blocks the body kick.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibbs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gibbs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gibbs's head.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gibbs will feel that in the morning.
Gibbs is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
A head kick by Gibbs misses
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Gibbs is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paul Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Gibbs.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gibbs if he has to take too many more of those.
Gibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Gibbs.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Gibbs is looking to clinch.
Gibbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gibbs is looking to clinch.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones avoids the head kick by Gibbs.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibbs throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Gibbs tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Gibbs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gibbs is rocked!
It looks like Aadyn Gibbs has been cut.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Gibbs moved away.
Oh Gibbs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gibbs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gibbs seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibbs tries to clinch up.
Paul Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Jones cracks Gibbs with a good jab.
Gibbs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gibbs tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Gibbs down.
Gibbs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibbs takes a step back to recover.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gibbs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones throws a body punch but Gibbs moves out of range.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibbs wants to clinch.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Gibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibbs is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Gibbs closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Gibbs pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Gibbs takes a kick to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Gibbs tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibbs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones tries to stall but Gibbs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gibbs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Gibbs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibbs blocking some punches.
Jones working aggressively here.
Gibbs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gibbs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Gibbs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Gibbs is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Gibbs into the cage.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gibbs blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibbs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gibbs has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbs.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibbs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibbs misses with a knee to the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones wants to break free but Gibbs has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibbs connects with a knee to the head.
Gibbs missing with knees to the body.
Gibbs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gibbs.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbs.
Gibbs throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jones really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aadyn Gibbs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibbs rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gibbs obliges.
Gibbs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gibbs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Gibbs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gibbs tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibbs has double underhooks.
Gibbs has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbs trying to land knees to the body.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbs.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibbs trying to land knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gibbs blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aadyn Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Gibbs has him pinned against the cage.
Gibbs crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Gibbs has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Gibbs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Gibbs can't get the takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbs.
Gibbs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Gibbs, against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Gibbs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gibbs.
Gibbs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gibbs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
A short right from Jones.
Gibbs trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Gibbs.
Gibbs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibbs has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Gibbs.
Jones is looking to control Gibbs's arms but Gibbs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbs.
Gibbs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones working aggressively here.
Gibbs misses with a knee strike.
Gibbs tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gibbs tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Gibbs scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones is looking to control Gibbs's arms but Gibbs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Gibbs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gibbs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Gibbs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibbs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gibbs.
Gibbs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Gibbs's takedown attempt.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Gibbs lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones avoiding damage as Gibbs throws knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gibbs lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones working aggressively here.
Gibbs jumps guard.
Gibbs is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbs is keeping the position for now.
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.
Gibbs controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aadyn Gibbs had his way with Paul Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Aadyn Gibbs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gibbs tries to clinch up.
Gibbs moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibbs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gibbs tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones keeps Gibbs at a distance using the push kick.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibbs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbs misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Gibbs ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibbs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Gibbs.
Gibbs rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is looking to control Gibbs's arms but Gibbs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gibbs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Gibbs has the dominant position.
Jones tries to circle away but Gibbs has him pinned against the cage.
Gibbs trying to land knees to the body.
Jones avoiding damage as Gibbs throws knees to the body.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Gibbs keeps him there for the moment.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbs.
Gibbs keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gibbs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Gibbs lands a knee to the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibbs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibbs won't allow it.
Gibbs missing with knees to the body.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gibbs.
Gibbs has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gibbs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbs.
Gibbs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries to circle away but Gibbs has him pinned against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbs.
Gibbs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibbs blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gibbs trying to land knees to the body.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Aadyn Gibbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Well,Gibbs is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gibbs misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbs.
Gibbs is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Gibbs into the cage.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick by Gibbs misses
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Gibbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Gibbs stumbling back into the cage.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Gibbs's leg but Gibbs calmly moves out of range.
Gibbs wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Gibbs moves into the clinch.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
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.
Gibbs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Paul Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gibbs.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gibbs is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gibbs blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibbs effectively controlling the action here.
Gibbs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Gibbs has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbs missing with knees to the body.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gibbs.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbs.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Gibbs throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A good leg kick by Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Paul Jones!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Paul Jones!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Paul Jones!
Paul Jones wins by unanimous decision!
Paul Jones is the new lightweight champion!
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