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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Still Unbroken. Rob Calhoun is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calhoun lands with a good body shot.
Calhoun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henderson is able to avoid easily.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Calhoun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Calhoun gets slowly back to his feet.
Calhoun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Calhoun.
Calhoun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calhoun throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Calhoun misses the shot to the body.
Calhoun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calhoun lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Calhoun shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Will Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Calhoun.
Henderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calhoun lands with a right hand.
Calhoun shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown. Calhoun fights it but they end up in guard.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Calhoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Calhoun is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Calhoun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calhoun manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Calhoun's guard.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Calhoun's guard.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calhoun sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Calhoun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Calhoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson prevents Calhoun from improving his position.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calhoun has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calhoun is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Henderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from Calhoun.
Calhoun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rob Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun throws a big shot that misses.
Calhoun lands a nice hook to Henderson's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Calhoun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Calhoun lands a nice hook to Henderson's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Calhoun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calhoun looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Calhoun with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Calhoun didn't expect that.
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calhoun is keeping the position for now.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Calhoun is keeping the position.
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson passes Calhoun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Calhoun is defending well.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calhoun has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Calhoun wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Calhoun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Calhoun won't allow it.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Calhoun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Henderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Calhoun thows a leg kick but Henderson checks it
and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Calhoun is defending well.
Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calhoun is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson in side control, throwing shots but Calhoun defends.
Henderson advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Calhoun to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Calhoun shrugs it off.
Calhoun blocking the ground and pound.
Rob Calhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson looking to secure an arm triangle but Calhoun defends it well.
Henderson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Calhoun has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calhoun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Henderson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Calhoun is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Henderson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Will Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Calhoun tries to reverse the position but Henderson maintains control.
Henderson has hold of Calhoun's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Calhoun manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Calhoun blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henderson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Calhoun is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Henderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between angry looser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, angry looser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
looser slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson tries to clinch but looser is having none of it.
looser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
looser is looking to clinch but Bronson is avoiding it.
looser closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
looser shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bronson as he avoids it easily.
looser moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
looser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bronson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten looser somewhat.
Bronson lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - looser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
looser wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for angry looser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
looser has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bronson uses from the top position.
looser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronson.
looser wants to stand but Bronson is controlling the position.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but looser is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson controls from within his opponent's guard.
looser is trying to control the position but Bronson postures up.
Bronson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bronson drops looser with a nice combination! Bronson dives into looser's guard, looking to finish!
looser is rocked!
Bronson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! looser's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Bronson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). StPierre comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Click Click Boom . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges StPierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacArthur tries to sprawl but StPierre drives through with a takedown into half guard.
StPierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
StPierre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacArthur keeping hold of StPierre's head, controlling as best he can.
MacArthur actively working from the bottom here.
MacArthur is controlling StPierre's trapped leg to prevent StPierre from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
StPierre seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead MacArthur has recovered full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur has StPierre pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that MacArthur has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
StPierre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
StPierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacArthur pulls StPierre in to control the position.
MacArthur keeping full guard, as StPierre tries to pass.
MacArthur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shawn MacArthur wasn't active enough on the ground.
StPierre shoots in looking for a takedown but MacArthur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing StPierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
StPierre shoots in and drives through. MacArthur sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges StPierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. StPierre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacArthur is in StPierre's guard.
StPierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacArthur defends it easily.
MacArthur is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacArthur preventing the sweep.
MacArthur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacArthur postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! StPierre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MacArthur, into his guard.
MacArthur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is looking to sinch up a triangle. StPierre throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to MacArthur's body to avoid the submission. MacArthur has instead reached around StPierre's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! MacArthur arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shawn MacArthur!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daton Everlast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik comes to the cage accompanied by Stronger. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daton Everlast!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everlast leaves Malik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malik shoots in for a double leg but Everlast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Malik with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Malik with that takedown attempt.
Everlast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malik fails to land the takedown.
Malik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Everlast moves in looking to clinch but Malik pushes him off.
Malik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Everlast as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik shoots in but Everlast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Everlast circles away.
Malik is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik looks for a takedown but Everlast sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Everlast looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Everlast pinned against the cage. Everlast gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daton Everlast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malik dives in and grabs Everlast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Everlast pushes down on Malik's head and hops out.
Everlast darts in and clinches Malik up against the cage.
Everlast looking to throw knees to the head but Malik is blocking nicely.
Everlast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Everlast misses with a knee strike.
Everlast lands a knee to the head.
Everlast landing knees to the head.
Everlast lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Mohammad Malik has been cut.
Everlast misses with a knee to the head.
Everlast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Everlast tries to land a knee to the head but Malik blocks with his arms.
Everlast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Everlast connects with a knee to the head.
Everlast connects with a knee to the head.
Malik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik has Everlast pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Everlast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Everlast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malik decides to pull guard.
Everlast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Everlast has managed to get both his arms back between Malik's legs - danger averted.
Everlast is looking to stand up but Malik won't let him.
Everlast preventing the sweep.
Everlast gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Malik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Everlast but Everlast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Everlast fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malik, pushing him back against the cage.
Malik can't get the takedown.
Everlast connects with a knee to the head.
Everlast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Everlast lands a knee to the head.
Everlast gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malik.
Everlast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malik blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Everlast looking to throw knees to the head but Malik is blocking nicely.
Malik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Everlast is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Everlast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malik blocks it with crossed arms.
Everlast misses with a knee strike.
Malik tries for a takedown but Everlast manages to get underhooks.
Malik wants a takedown.
Everlast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Everlast misses with a knee strike.
Everlast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Everlast prevents a takedown attempt there.
Everlast tries a knee to the head but Malik blocks it.
Everlast tries to land a knee to the head but Malik blocks with his arms.
Everlast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Everlast misses with a knee strike.
Everlast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Everlast is pressed up against the cage. Malik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Everlast down to the mat. Everlast avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Everlast has closed the distance and engaged Malik in a clinch.
Malik goes for a takedown attempt but Everlast pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everlast pushes Malik up against the cage in a clinch.
Everlast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malik blocks it with crossed arms.
Malik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Everlast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Everlast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malik blocks it with crossed arms.
Malik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Everlast prevents it.
Malik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Everlast smiles and moves away.
Malik shoots in and drives through. Everlast sprawls well.
Malik shoots in for a double leg but Everlast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Everlast is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daton Everlast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammad Malik'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.
Malik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Everlast is looking to clinch but Malik is avoiding it.
Malik tries for a takedown but Everlast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Everlast avoids a punch combination nicely.
Everlast rushes Malik and presses him up against the cage.
Everlast lands a knee to the head.
Everlast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Everlast scores with a knee to the head.
Everlast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Everlast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Everlast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malik blocks it with crossed arms.
Malik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Everlast is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malik has Everlast pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Malik pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Everlast tumbling to the mat - Malik dives into Everlast's guard.
Malik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Everlast looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Everlast looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Everlast!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everlast working away.
Malik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Everlast is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Malik is trying to improve his position.
Everlast decides to stand up, so the ref orders Malik to his feet.
Everlast stuffs the takedown.
Everlast rushes Malik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malik is working for takedown but Everlast is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everlast misses with a knee strike.
Everlast looking to throw knees to the head but Malik is blocking nicely.
Everlast connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malik's face.
Everlast misses with a knee strike.
Malik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Everlast tries to land a knee to the head but Malik blocks with his arms.
Everlast throws a knee to the head but misses.
Everlast tries to land a knee to the head but Malik blocks with his arms.
Malik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Everlast fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malik tries to keep at a distance but Everlast has taken the fight into the clinch.
Everlast looking to throw knees to the head but Malik is blocking nicely.
Malik wants to stall.
Malik wants a takedown.
Malik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Everlast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Everlast lands a knee to the head.
Malik wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everlast gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malik.
Everlast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Everlast with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Everlast blocks an uppercut.
Everlast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malik blocks it with crossed arms.
Malik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Everlast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Everlast tries to land a knee to the head but Malik blocks with his arms.
Everlast gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malik.
Everlast scores with a knee to the head.
Malik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Malik manages to end up in side control.
Malik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Everlast has escaped the position, nice work there.
Malik goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Everlast rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Malik's guard! Nice work there by Everlast!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everlast wanted to stand there but Malik had control of the position.
Malik looking to control.
Everlast has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Malik is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malik is on top in guard.
Everlast keeping moving, preventing Malik from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daton Everlast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mohammad Malik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Malik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Everlast avoids it really well and circles away.
Malik fails with a takedown attempt.
Malik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Everlast is looking to clinch but Malik is avoiding it.
Mohammad Malik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everlast moves into range and clinches up with Malik.
Everlast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malik blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malik wants a takedown.
Everlast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Everlast prevents it.
Everlast throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everlast lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Everlast misses with a knee to the head.
Everlast prevents the takedown attempt.
Malik tries to score a body lock takedown but Everlast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Everlast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Everlast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malik blocks it with crossed arms.
Everlast tries a knee to the head but Malik blocks it.
Everlast scores with a knee to the head.
Malik successfully pulls guard.
Everlast postures up.
Malik is working an open guard so Everlast takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Malik closes the distance and clinches up with Everlast, looking for a takedown. Malik pushes Everlast against the cage but Everlast circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Everlast has managed to clinch.
Everlast lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik tries for a takedown but Everlast manages to get underhooks.
Everlast misses with a knee to the head.
Malik tries to score a body lock takedown but Everlast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Everlast misses with a knee strike.
Everlast tries to land a knee to the head but Malik blocks with his arms.
Everlast is pressed up against the cage. Malik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Everlast down to the mat. Everlast avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Everlast tries to avoid it but Malik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Everlast to the ground. Everlast escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malik shoots in for a takedown but Everlast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Everlast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malik.
Everlast moves into range and clinches up with Malik.
Everlast is pressed up against the cage. Malik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Everlast down to the mat. Everlast avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malik closes the distance and clinches up with Everlast, looking for a takedown. Malik pushes Everlast against the cage but Everlast circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Everlast gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Everlast gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Everlast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Everlast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Everlast misses with a knee to the head.
Malik tries to stall but Everlast uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Everlast throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Everlast avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Everlast misses with a knee strike.
Malik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Everlast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Everlast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Everlast stops a takedown attempt from Malik.
Everlast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Everlast lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mohammad Malik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Everlast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malik has Everlast pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Everlast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Everlast misses with a knee strike.
Everlast misses with a knee strike.
Malik looking for a takedown.
Everlast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Everlast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Everlast gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malik tightens his grip and picks Everlast up, before dumping him to the ground. Everlast manages to land in guard.
Malik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everlast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malik won't allow Everlast to get back to his feet.
Malik is looking to work some ground and pound but Everlast has wrist control.
Everlast wants to stand and escape but Malik is having none of it.
Malik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malik drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Malik seems to have locked his on tight now - Everlast screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Malik, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mohammad Malik!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Smoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smoker's choice of entrance music: Chemical Heart. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
190 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Smoker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester moves in looking to clinch but Smoker pushes him off.
Smoker lands with a hook. Winchester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Winchester slips a jab and a cross from Smoker.
Winchester darts in and clinches Smoker up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Winchester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winchester connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Smoker tumbling to the canvas! Winchester pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Smoker was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dean Winchester!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Fists!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcghee tries to close the distance and clinch but Fists swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fists dives in and grabs Mcghee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcghee pushes down on Fists's head and hops out.
Fists fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcghee sprawls well initially but Fists persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fists is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fists really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcghee is trying to get back to full guard.
Fists trying to control the action but Mcghee is working from the bottom.
Fists is looking for a kimura but Mcghee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fists to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fists gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fists moves out of range of the leg kick from Mcghee.
Fists throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcghee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcghee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fists.
Fists shoots in and drives through. Mcghee sprawls well.
Mcghee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fists tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcghee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fists regains half guard.
Fists slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mcghee trying to control but Fists is working from the bottom.
Fists is looking for a triangle but Mcghee pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fists keeping full guard, as Mcghee tries to pass.
Fists will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mcghee trying to control but Fists is working from the bottom.
Fists looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcghee passes into half guard.
Mcghee is trying to work for a kimura but Fists is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fists works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mcghee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcghee throws and elbow that misses. Fists uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcghee's guard. Nice move by Fists!
Fistsis looking to pass into half guard but Mcghee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mcghee is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mr Fists will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fists throws out a loose jab but Mcghee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcghee tries to clinch but Fists moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fists.
Fists tries to advance to mount but Mcghee denies him.
Fists postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fists working the ground and pound.
Mcghee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fists's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mcghee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mcghee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fists moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mcghee forces his way into half guard.
Fists looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mcghee stops Fists from getting back to his feet.
Fists looking for submissions off his back.
Fists is staying active underneath Mcghee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fists lands a couple of sideways elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fists is not content to let Mcghee control the position.
Mr Fists overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fists looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fists is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fists throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mcghee prevents Fists from improving his position.
Fists looking for submissions off his back.
Fists is refusing to be controlled, as Mcghee sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fists gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Fists dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fists lands a right hook to the body.
Mcghee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fists.
Fists looks to land a combination but Mcghee avoids it well.
Mr Fists is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcghee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fists avoids the head kick by Mcghee.
Mcghee dodges the punch combination from Fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcghee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcghee defending well as Fists loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mcghee.
Nice defenses there by Mcghee.
Mcghee throws a head kick that misses.
Mcghee clinches with his opponent.
Mcghee breaks the clinch.
Mcghee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fists napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fists gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fists won't allow Mcghee to pass to mount.
Fists wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fists is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcghee pulls his head out easily.
Fists is trying to stand.
Mcghee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fists missing with punches from the bottom.
Mcghee wants to stand up but Fists is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fists throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fists looking for submissions off his back.
Fists is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcghee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcghee's back!
Fists throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Fists has the hooks in. Mcghee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Fists has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mcghee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mcghee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcghee is trying to shake Fists off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Fists won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Mcghee really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcghee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fists with a poor takedown
and Mcghee counters with a good, hard body kick but Fists shrugs it off.
Fists looks to land a combination. Mcghee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick misses from Mcghee.
Fists lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fists.
Mcghee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fists crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mcghee - the referee stops the clock and Fists gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mcghee. Fists manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fists closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fists tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mcghee.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mcghee wants to control but Fists is keeping busy.
Mcghee kicks Fists off and gets back to his feet.
Mcghee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcghee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fists lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcghee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcghee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fists tries to keep at a distance but Mcghee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcghee keeps control of Fists as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fists scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcghee landing knees to the body.
Mcghee manages to break the clinch.
Fists with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcghee counters with a body kick.
Fists misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcghee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists throws a body punch but Mcghee moves out of range.
Mcghee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mr Fists seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fists with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcghee counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Fists. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fists misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Mcghee.
Fists swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mcghee counters with a two punch combo.
Fists throws a lazy head kick
and Mcghee counters with a nice body kick.
Mcghee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mcghee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fists is looking to improve his position but Mcghee isn't that keen on the idea.
Mcghee looking to control but Fists is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fists sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Mcghee dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mcghee looks to land a body kick but Fists moved away.
Mcghee connects with a high kick.
Mcghee throws a head kick that misses.
Mcghee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fists gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcghee counters with a big head kick but Fists shrugs it off.
Fists with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcghee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists has his takedown stuffed
and Mcghee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Fists. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Fists misses with a combination
and Mcghee counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fists's guard now.
Fists had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcghee defends it easily.
Mcghee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fists is keeping the position for now.
Mcghee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fists is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mcghee dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee controlling from side mount.
Fists sneaks back into half guard.
Mcghee wants to control but Fists is keeping him busy.
Fists is pressing down on Mcghee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fists will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcghee stands and throws Fists's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcghee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcghee wants to control but Fists is keeping him busy.
Fists is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcghee off and has taken his back!
Fists wants to control the position but Mcghee frees himself and scrambles - Fists manages to regain control in side control.
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.
Mcghee is trying to buck Fists off.
Fists trying to control the position but Mcghee is working away.
Mcghee is trying to buck Fists off.
Fists trying to control the position but Mcghee is working away.
Fists goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcghee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fists but great work by Mcghee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Mcghee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcghee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Mcghee!
Bubba Mcghee is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with Bad Company - Bad Company blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Damian Miller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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19
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ninja Steele!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Steele - just one landing.
Steele takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Steele, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Steele against the cage but Steele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steele looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steele jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Damian Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Miller tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele walks into a left hand.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Miller! Steele is out on his feet! Miller rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Steele is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Steele is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Miller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between olrax recto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cid Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strife is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tool - Ticks and Leeches. Cid Strife has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, olrax recto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cid Strife!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife tries to clinch but recto is having none of it.
Strife fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strife is looking to clinch.
recto checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Strife.
Strife wants to clinch.
recto's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and recto duly obliges.
recto tries to clinch but Strife is having none of it.
Strife is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Strife as recto shoots in.
Strife tries to clinch there but recto circles away.
recto is looking to clinch.
recto tries a head kick but it misses.
Strife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strife lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but recto circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Strife.
Strife darts in trying to clinch
and recto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Strife's guard now.
recto could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Strife wants to stand but recto is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
recto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
recto has gone for a leg lock! Strife slips out almost immediately though and dives into recto's guard.
Strife wants to stand but recto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
recto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strife really doesn't want to stay on the ground with recto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strife has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of recto is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
recto trying to keep a closed guard but Strife is proving a slippery customer.
Strife gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
recto misses with a head kick.
Strife looking to land some kicks to the body here.
recto shoots in and gets a takedown into Strife's guard.
recto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strife manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now recto has Strife in his guard.
Strife tries to stand but recto is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
recto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strife can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
recto has his foot on Strife's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strife works his way back into a safe position though.
recto controls Strife momentarily but Strife frees himself.
Strife must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
recto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
recto is trying to keep Strife in close.
Strife wants to stand but recto is controlling his posture from full guard.
recto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strife doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strife manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
recto has a closed guard, preventing Strife from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
recto looking for a guillotine here but Strife defends easily.
Strife has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of recto is proving hard to escape from.
Strife gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Strife throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
recto circles away from the clinch attempt.
recto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strife tries to avoid it but recto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strife to the ground. Strife escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strife drives through and clinches with recto against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strife keeps the fight in the clinch, despite recto's efforts to push away.
recto takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strife.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that olrax recto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strife closes the distance and pushes recto back into the cage.
recto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strife walks away with a smile on his face. recto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strife moves into the clinch successfully.
Strife lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like olrax recto has been cut.
Strife lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Strife creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through recto's defenses.
Strife lands an elbow that stopped recto in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strife.
Strife is pressed up against the cage. recto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strife down to the mat. Strife avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strife takes the fight into the clinch.
recto tries to break the clinch but Strife is controlling the position.
Strife lands an elbow inside that recto shrugs off.
recto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Strife lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strife.
A knee to the head by Strife.
Strife scores with a knee to the head.
Strife with a knee to the head.
Strife lands an elbow just above recto 's eye.
olrax recto's cut is getting worse.
Strife lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strife prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for olrax recto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
recto tries to pull guard but Strife holds him up against the cage and eventually recto drops back down to his feet.
recto tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Strife.
Strife connects with a nasty looking knee right to recto's face.
recto is trying to drag Strife to the mat but Strife just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strife connects with a knee to the head.
Strife using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Strife.
recto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strife pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strife lands an elbow that stopped recto in his tracks for a moment.
Strife lands an elbow inside.
Strife with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Strife connects with a nasty looking knee right to recto's face.
recto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strife effectively controlling the action here.
Strife gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Strife connects with a nasty looking knee right to recto's face.
recto tries to pull guard but Strife holds him up against the cage and eventually recto drops back down to his feet.
Strife creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strife is pressed up against the cage. recto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strife down to the mat. Strife avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strife lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Strife.
Nice sprawl there from Strife as recto shoots in.
Cid Strife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strife tries to clinch but recto is having none of it.
recto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strife paws at him with a jab and circles away.
recto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strife keeps the fight on the outside.
recto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strife fails in his attempt to clinch.
olrax recto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
recto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strife.
recto ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
Strife throws a nice looking combination but recto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from recto is defended easily by Strife.
Strife fakes a jab and throws a low kick but recto checks it well.
recto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Strife misses.
recto throws a nice looking combination but Strife bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
recto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strife swivels and escapes.
recto scores with a leg kick.
Strife takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for recto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strife scores with a kick to the midsection.
Strife tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strife lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick from Strife misses.
recto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
recto ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
Strife lands a nice looking body kick.
Strife swings for the body but recto moves out of range.
recto throws a head kick that misses.
recto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife cracks a nice hook into recto's ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! recto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Strife - the referee stops the clock and recto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Strife. recto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Strife lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strife.
Strife clinches.
Strife lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Strife.
Strife gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
recto takes an elbow to the temple.
recto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Strife.
A knee to the head by Strife.
Strife misses with an elbow strike.
Strife misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
recto tries for a takedown but Strife manages to get underhooks.
Strife with a knee to the head.
recto is working for takedown but Strife is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strife.
Strife prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strife lands an elbow inside that recto shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cid Strife showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on olrax recto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Strife wants to clinch.
recto tries to close the distance and clinch but Strife swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
recto throws a sloppy head kick and Strife moves out of range easily.
Strife swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and recto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Strife!
recto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Strife is on top in guard.
Strife wanted to stand there but recto had control of the position.
recto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
recto looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strife tries to stand but recto is controlling from the bottom.
recto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strife is aware though and is defending well.
Strife stands and steps away. recto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Strife throws a right hand that recto ducks under and follows up with a left that recto also avoids with ease.
recto closes the distance and clinches up with Strife, looking for a takedown. recto pushes Strife against the cage but Strife circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strife fails with an attempt to clinch.
recto looks to clinch
and Strife counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from recto.
recto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Strife manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife wants to clinch.
Strife scores with a head kick.
Strife moves in looking to clinch but recto pushes him off.
Strife is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strife tries to clinch up.
No luck for recto with that takedown attempt.
recto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strife circles away from the clinch attempt.
recto pushes Strife up against the cage in a clinch.
Strife lands an elbow inside.
Strife scores with a knee to the head.
Strife lands a nice elbow.
Strife lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
recto takes an elbow to the temple.
Strife with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
recto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strife fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for olrax recto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
recto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife misses with a straight left.
Strife fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with recto, pushing him back against the cage.
recto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strife pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strife lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Strife creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through recto's defenses.
Strife landing knees to the head.
Strife lands a damaging elbow.
recto takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strife just misses with a elbow thrown towards recto's brow.
recto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strife pulls his leg out and moves away.
recto slips under a jab.
recto throws a combination that misses
and recto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
recto keeps the fight on the outside.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strife.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but recto manages to avoid it.
Strife is looking to clinch but recto is avoiding it.
Strife blocks a head kick by recto.
Strife avoids the head kick by recto.
recto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strife was covering up waiting for the punch and recto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
recto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
recto has gone for a leg lock! Strife slips out almost immediately though and dives into recto's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but olrax recto did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on olrax recto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
recto swats away the attempt to clinch by Strife.
Strife is looking to clinch.
Strife moves in looking to clinch but recto pushes him off.
Strife tried to score with a low kick but recto checks it.
recto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strife tries to close the distance and clinch up but recto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
recto catches Strife with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
recto looks for a takedown but Strife sprawls well.
Strife wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
recto cracks Strife with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
recto forces Strife back against the cage and clinches.
Strife lands a nice elbow.
Cid Strife seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
recto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strife gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
recto has Strife pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strife manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for olrax recto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A knee to the head by Strife.
recto tries to pull guard but Strife won't allow it.
recto wants to get back to striking at distance but Strife won't allow it.
Strife comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Strife working recto over with knees to the body.
Strife slowing the pace effectively.
Strife scores a nice knee to the body.
Strife comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Strife is pressed up against the cage. recto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strife down to the mat. Strife avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strife clinches.
Strife working recto over with knees to the body.
Strife lands a nice elbow.
Strife lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Strife lands an elbow that stopped recto in his tracks for a moment.
olrax recto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Strife.
Strife connects with a nasty looking knee right to recto's face.
recto takes an elbow to the temple.
recto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strife prevents it.
Strife lands an elbow just above recto 's eye.
Strife lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
recto takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife lands an elbow just above recto 's eye.
recto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
recto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strife lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Strife.
Strife lands a nice elbow.
Strife comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
recto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
recto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Strife lands a knee to the body.
recto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strife smiles and moves away.
Crunch! Strife slams his shin into recto's torso.
recto shoots in looking for a takedown but Strife manages to keep the fight standing, pushing recto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strife instigates a clinch.
Strife lands an elbow inside.
Strife lands an elbow just above recto 's eye.
recto takes an elbow to the temple.
Strife lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Strife.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Strife.
recto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strife prevents it.
Strife lands a nice knee to the body.
recto tries to score a body lock takedown but Strife shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strife comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Strife creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through recto's defenses.
Strife with a knee to the head.
recto wants a takedown.
Strife lands an elbow just above recto 's eye.
Strife lands a nice elbow.
recto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strife creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through recto's defenses.
Strife lands a damaging elbow.
recto takes an elbow to the forehead.
recto dodges an elbow strike from Strife.
recto can't get the takedown.
Strife lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strife just misses with a elbow thrown towards recto's brow.
recto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strife is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strife lands an elbow just above recto 's eye.
recto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strife gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife lands an elbow just above recto 's eye.
recto is looking to break free of the clinch but Strife has double underhooks.
recto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strife gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strife creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through recto's defenses.
Strife gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Strife lands a nice elbow.
recto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strife lands an elbow inside that recto shrugs off.
Strife lands an elbow just above recto 's eye.
Nice elbow from Strife.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strife just misses with a elbow thrown towards recto's brow.
Strife lands an elbow inside that recto shrugs off.
Strife misses with an elbow over the top.
Strife comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
recto tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strife.
Strife lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Strife tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strife prevents a takedown attempt there.
recto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Strife pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strife pushes off an throws an elbow but recto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
recto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strife pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cid Strife dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on olrax recto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Strife throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
recto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strife defends it nicely.
Strife closes the distance and pushes recto back into the cage.
recto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strife comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
recto jumps guard but Strife stands there with recto around his waist. recto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Strife lands an elbow inside.
Strife with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Strife connects with a nasty looking knee right to recto's face.
Strife with a knee to the head.
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.
Strife gets underhooks to prevent recto's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for olrax recto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strife lands an elbow inside that recto shrugs off.
Strife lands an elbow that stopped recto in his tracks for a moment.
recto tries to pull guard but Strife holds him up against the cage and eventually recto drops back down to his feet.
recto takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
recto has Strife pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strife manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strife lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
recto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strife just stands there and leans against the cage.
Strife utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
recto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strife.
recto takes an elbow to the forehead.
recto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strife just stands there and leans against the cage.
recto can't get the takedown.
recto takes a knee right on the jaw!
recto tries for a takedown. No joy.
recto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strife smiles and moves away.
Strife clinches up against the cage.
Strife lands an elbow inside that recto shrugs off.
recto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strife landing knees to the head.
Strife lands an elbow just above recto 's eye.
recto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strife smiles and moves away.
Strife avoids the head kick by recto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife tries to clinch there but recto circles away.
recto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strife backs up against the cage.
recto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strife moves into range and clinches up with recto.
Strife lands an elbow inside that recto shrugs off.
recto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strife throws an elbow but misses.
Strife prevents the takedown attempt.
Strife stops a takedown attempt from recto.
Nice elbow from Strife.
Strife crunches a lovely knee into recto's ribcage.
Strife gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Strife comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Strife creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through recto's defenses.
Strife lands an elbow just above recto 's eye.
recto takes an elbow to the temple.
recto tries to pull guard but Strife holds him up against the cage and eventually recto drops back down to his feet.
Strife landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
recto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strife pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strife with a knee to the head.
recto tries to pull guard but Strife won't allow it.
The referee calls for Strife to work.
recto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
recto wants to break free but Strife has control.
Strife lands an elbow inside.
recto takes an elbow to the temple.
Strife with a knee to the head.
Strife tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
recto is trying to drag Strife to the mat but Strife just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
recto is looking to control Strife's arms but Strife gets an underhook and turns him. Now recto has his back to the cage.
recto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strife lands an elbow inside.
recto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strife avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strife.
The referee is keeping an eye on Strife - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
recto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strife prevents it.
Strife lands a good knee to the midsection. recto won't want to take too many of those.
That's four 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.
Strife gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
recto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strife connects with a nasty looking knee right to recto's face.
recto tries to break free but Strife pushes him back against the cage.
Strife tries to land a knee to the head but recto blocks with his arms.
Strife is pressed up against the cage. recto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strife down to the mat. Strife avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strife misses with a few strikes there.
recto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
recto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strife forces recto back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Strife.
Strife pushes off an throws an elbow but recto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strife pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
recto tries to pull guard but Strife holds him up against the cage and eventually recto drops back down to his feet.
Strife lands an elbow just above recto 's eye.
recto blocks the elbow strike.
recto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strife pulls him back up using the underhooks.
recto jumps guard but Strife stands there with recto around his waist. recto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Strife using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cid Strife comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strife 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cid Strife! Cid Strife retains his welterweight title!
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