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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slaven Donnech (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. Akinori Tadano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Slaven Donnech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akinori Tadano!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnech changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tadano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Donnech tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tadano isn't going anywhere.
Tadano can't do much from the bottom here.
Donnech is trying to get an arm triangle but Tadano is defending well.
Tadano defending against the ground and pound.
Donnech working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tadano dodges the ground and pound from Donnech.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnech creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tadano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tadano is not content to let Donnech control the position.
Donnech working the ground and pound.
It looks like Akinori Tadano has been cut.
Tadano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tadano wants to control but Donnech postures up.
Tadano is trying to improve his position.
Tadano is not content to let Donnech control the position.
Donnech wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tadano, who protects the arm well.
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.
Donnech looks up at the clock and then as Tadano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Donnech smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tadano wants to get back to his feet.
Donnech tries for a kimura but Tadano is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnech thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tadano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Donnech asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnech wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tadano keeps working.
Donnech scores with a couple of short elbows.
The cut above Akinori Tadano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tadano defending against the ground and pound.
Tadano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donnech working away.
Check out the look on Donnech's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Donnech working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tadano taking a bit of punishment here - Donnech scoring with strikes.
Akinori Tadano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slaven Donnech!
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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). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derick Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tao. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tao throws a head kick that Morgan semi-blocks.
It looks like Derick Morgan has been cut.
Tao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Tao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Tao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morgan takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tao.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan moves out of range as Tao throws a body kick.
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Tao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morgan if he has to take too many more of those.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tao can pounce on him.
Tao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morgan.
Tao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Morgan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Morgan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tao keeps Morgan at a distance using the push kick.
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tao.
Tao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tao.
Tao scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tao.
Nice body kick there by Tao.
Morgan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Tao lands but Morgan takes it in his stride.
Tao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tao is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tao pushes Morgan away with a front kick.
Morgan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tao lands a front kick.
Tao lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao lands with a kick to the temple. Morgan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tao lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.
Tao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morgan takes a step back to recover.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tao. Morgan shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tao can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tao.
Morgan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tao!
Nice body kick there by Tao.
Tao scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Tao lands a really nice looking cross but Morgan seems unphased.
Derick Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Tao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tao. Morgan shrugs it off though.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tao! Morgan is out on his feet! Tao rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Morgan is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Morgan is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yang Tao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sheikh Hasina Wazed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deacon Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wazed comes into the arena with Mercedes Sosa - Como la Cigarra blaring out of the sound system. Griggs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Church by T-Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 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, Deacon Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wazed.
Deacon Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wazed.
Griggs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griggs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wazed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wazed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griggs is working away from the top position though.
Wazed wants to get back to full guard.
Griggs trying to control from Wazed's half guard. Wazed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wazed looking for a guillotine here but Griggs defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wazed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griggs won't allow Wazed to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs throws a strike but Wazed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wazed looking to pass the guard.
Wazed trying to control but Griggs is working from the bottom.
Wazed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griggs has his foot on Wazed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wazed works his way back into a safe position though.
Griggs looking to control.
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 content to stall in guard here.
Griggs can't keep his opponent in guard - Wazed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Griggs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Griggs keeping moving, preventing Wazed from controlling successfully.
Griggs wants to sweep here but Wazed controlling him for the moment.
Wazed is stalling in the full guard.
Wazed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wazed has managed to get both his arms back between Griggs's legs - danger averted.
Griggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wazed is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazed advances to half guard.
Griggs is controlling Wazed's trapped leg to prevent Wazed from advancing to side control.
Wazed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wazed passes to full mount!
Wazed trying to control but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Griggs wants to control but Wazed is having none of it.
Wazed tries to control but Griggs wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Griggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wazed tries to control but Griggs wriggling away.
Griggs is looking to improve his position but Wazed isn't that keen on the idea.
Griggs wants to hold on but Wazed pushes him away.
Griggs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wazed controlling from the full mount.
Wazed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Griggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wazed circles away.
Griggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wazed to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Griggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wazed trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griggs is looking for a triangle but Wazed pushes his legs off easily.
Griggs working a defensive guard here.
Griggs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wazed uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazed advances to mount.
Griggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Griggs is squirming around, avoiding Wazed's attempts to control the action.
Wazed controlling the pace for now.
Griggs is trying to escape the mount.
Wazed controlling from mount.
Wazed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griggs is looking to escape.
That's two 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 content just to control the position here.
Griggs is desperately trying to improve his position but Wazed has a good base and remains in mount.
Wazed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griggs is working to get back to half guard.
Wazed wants to control the pace but Griggs is squirming around nicely.
Wazed avoids the attempt from Griggs to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazed prevents Griggs from getting the reversal.
Griggs wants to hold on but Wazed pushes him away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wazed here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wazed tries to control but Griggs wriggling away.
Wazed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Griggs is squirming around, avoiding Wazed's attempts to control the action.
Wazed wants to control but instead Griggs manages to regain half guard.
Wazed controlling the pace.
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.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Griggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Wazed avoids it well.
Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wazed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Griggs won't be happy with that.
Griggs gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wazed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griggs is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Griggs throws a series of strikes that have Wazed backpedaling.
Wazed throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Griggs lands with a nice body punch.
Griggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griggs has his takedown stuffed
and Wazed counters with a single leg into guard. Griggs didn't expect that.
Wazed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wazed slips nicely into half guard.
Griggs trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazed trying to control the action but Griggs is working from the bottom.
Wazed wants to free his trapped foot but Griggs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wazed moves nicely into side control.
Griggs is not content to let Wazed control the position.
Griggs throws Wazed to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs throws a nice looking combination but Wazed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Griggs does no damage.
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griggs tries to bum rush Wazed with a series of wild strikes but Wazed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wazed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wazed shoots in but no luck this time.
Griggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wazed counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Griggs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs wants to hold on but Wazed pushes him away.
Griggs's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Griggs wants to control but Wazed is having none of it.
Wazed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griggs is looking to escape.
Wazed prevents Griggs from getting the reversal.
Griggs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Griggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wazed controlling his opponent.
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.
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.
Sheikh Hasina Wazed has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wazed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheikh Hasina Wazed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wazed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Sheikh Hasina Wazed!
Sheikh Hasina Wazed wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yin Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Yin Tao enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yin Tao!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tao misses with a low kick.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yin Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tao throws a body kick that misses.
Tao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Machida takes a step back to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Machida moved away.
Tao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Tao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao tried to score with a low kick but Machida checks it.
Tao lands a front kick.
Tao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tao tries to land a leg kick but Machida saw it coming and moves away.
Machida stalks Tao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tao's face. Tao staggers backwards, shaken.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Tao is out of range.
Tao slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Tao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao misses with a low kick as Machida jumps back.
Machida throws a body punch but Tao moves out of range.
Machida checks a leg kick nicely.
Tao misses with a body kick.
Machida steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tao. That one must have hurt.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
Tao keeps Machida at a distance using the push kick.
Tao throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Tao scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tao. That's going to slow Machida down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Tao lands but Machida takes it in his stride.
Tao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Machida's calf.
Tao tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tao scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Tao.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tao.
Machida is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tao.
Machida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tao misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tao.
Tao misses with a body punch
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machida steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tao. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tao throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Tao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Tao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Tao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Machida avoids the head kick by Tao.
Tao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yin Tao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Tao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida blocks a head kick by Tao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
Machida on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Tao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao throws a push kick but Machida slaps the foot to one side.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Machida might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tao throws a head kick that misses.
Tao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Machida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters circling a little - Tao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
Machida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tao misses with a body kick.
Machida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
Tao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida looks to land a combination but Tao avoids it well.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tao, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Tao.
Tao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tao scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tao, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida checks a low kick from Tao.
Tao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tao.
Machida takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick lands there from Tao.
A solid body kick from Tao.
Tao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tao lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Tao.
A good leg kick by Tao.
Tao is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tao throws a low kick but Machida avoids it.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick.
Tao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machida checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Tao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machida will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tao misses with a kick to the body.
Machida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Tao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
Tao lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tao.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tao.
Tao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tao throws a wild body kick that Machida sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tao misses with a body punch
and Machida counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
Tao throws a nice head kick!
Tao stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Machida walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tao.
Tao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Machida takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tao lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tao.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machida rather than just go for the knockout.
Tao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tao lands with a slapping head kick.
That kick from Tao tenderised Machida's leg. Machida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tao. Tao obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Tao.
Tao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machida takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tao delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tao cracks the inside of Machida's front leg.
Tao connects with a high kick.
Lyoto Machida's cut is getting worse.
Tao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machida tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tao just misses with a punch to the body.
Tao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Machida blocks the low kick.
Machida tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao thumps Machida with a low kick.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
Machida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Tao.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Tao.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yin Tao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tao 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Yin Tao!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Yin Tao!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Yin Tao!
Yin Tao wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arik Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uljas Tossavainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cannon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Junkie Man - Rancid. Tossavainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eläkeläiset - Elän humpalla. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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26
190 lbs
10 - 4 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arik Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uljas Tossavainen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tossavainen leaves Cannon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tossavainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Cannon misses.
Cannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tossavainen's waist but Tossavainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannon off to one side.
Tossavainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arik Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannon swats away the attempt to clinch by Tossavainen.
Cannon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tossavainen swivels and escapes.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tossavainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tossavainen wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tossavainen as he jumps to the side.
Cannon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tossavainen moves in looking to clinch but Cannon pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon closes the distance and clinches up with Tossavainen, looking for a takedown. Cannon pushes Tossavainen against the cage but Tossavainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tossavainen tries to clinch but Cannon moves out of range.
Arik Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Tossavainen as Cannon shoots in.
Tossavainen rushes Cannon and presses him up against the cage.
Tossavainen lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Tossavainen.
Cannon is breathing heavily.
Tossavainen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cannon's face.
It looks like Arik Cannon has been cut.
Tossavainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tossavainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tossavainen effectively controlling the action here.
Tossavainen scores with a knee to the head.
Tossavainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tossavainen darts in and clinches Cannon up against the cage.
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!
Tossavainen landing knees to the head.
A short uppercut from Tossavainen.
A short left from Tossavainen.
Cannon is rocked!
Tossavainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Oh Cannon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tossavainen.
Tossavainen breaks the clinch.
Tossavainen moves into the clinch.
Tossavainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
Tossavainen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cannon to his knees! Tossavainen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uljas Tossavainen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aadyn Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Sebastien Blais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blais is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - One. Jean Sebastien Blais will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aadyn Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jean Sebastien Blais!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs tries to clinch up.
Gibbs tries to clinch up.
Gibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blais throws a looping overhand right but Gibbs ducks down to avoid it.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Blais is having none of it.
Gibbs clinches up with Blais and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibbs misses with an elbow strike.
Blais avoids the elbow strike from Gibbs, against the cage.
Blais tries to circle away but Gibbs has him pinned against the cage.
Gibbs breaks from the clinch.
Blais misses with a series of wild punches.
Blais swats away the attempt to clinch by Gibbs.
Blais is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibbs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibbs wants to clinch up but Blais keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs moves in looking to clinch but Blais pushes him off.
Blais lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gibbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Gibbs blocks a low kick nicely.
Gibbs tries to clinch up but Blais circles away and keeps his distance.
Blais blocks a head kick by Gibbs.
Blais thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blais keeps the fight on the outside.
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibbs misses with a head kick.
Gibbs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blais lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibbs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aadyn Gibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blais is fending him off so far but Gibbs persists. Nope, Blais circles away and we're back to standing.
Gibbs is looking to clinch but Blais is avoiding it.
Blais lands a nice shot to the body.
Blais avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Blais swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blais closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gibbs did well to prevent Blais getting side control.
Gibbs wants to get back to full guard.
Blais looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Blais works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blais prevents Gibbs from getting the reversal.
Blais lands a big shot there that rocks Gibbs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blais has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blais tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blais has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gibbs's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Blais connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blais has hold of Gibbs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gibbs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Blais tries to control but Gibbs wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blais controlling the pace for now.
Gibbs is looking to get to half guard.
Blais landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blais jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gibbs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gibbs keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gibbs's face as Blais controls the position.
Blais works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gibbs wants to control but Blais postures up.
Blais taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blais working the head and body with strikes.
Gibbs is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blais postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Blais working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Sebastien Blais dominated that round.
That's time! Gibbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gibbs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blais misses with a few strikes there.
Blais throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibbs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blais dives in and grabs Gibbs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gibbs pushes down on Blais's head and hops out.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Blais swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibbs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blais.
Gibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Blais circles away.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blais swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blais swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - Blais circles away.
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibbs tries to clinch up.
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Blais circles away.
Blais fails with the takedown
and Gibbs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blais's guard.
Aadyn Gibbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Sebastien Blais.
Blais avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blais utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gibbs trying to control but Blais is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blais avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blais lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gibbs!
Blais working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Blais trying to control but Gibbs is having none of it.
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.
Blais landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jean Sebastien Blais has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blais takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gibbs's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Blais controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Blais connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Blais.
Blais working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Gibbs looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Blais! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jean Sebastien Blais!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think James might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Betty. Harrison has chosen East London Rap - Wha we a bout as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Charles Harrison will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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195 lbs
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222 lbs
6 - 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harrison is looking for the KO!
James is rocked!
It looks like Nick James has been cut.
Harrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Harrison engages and cracks James with a massive lead left hook - James tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Harrison is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Harrison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
206 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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27
215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andreas Webster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Willis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Webster.
No luck for Webster with that takedown attempt.
Willis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Webster shoots in for a double leg but Willis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Willis thuds his right hand into Webster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Webster.
Willis misses the jab.
Willis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Willis throws a looping overhand right but Webster ducks down to avoid it.
Webster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Willis defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Webster.
Willis lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Willis pinned against the cage. Willis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Willis.
It looks like Andreas Webster has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Webster is defended easily by Willis.
Willis misses with a double jab.
Willis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Willis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Webster.
A punch combination from Willis misses.
Webster 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 Webster off to one side.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster slips a jab and a cross from Willis.
Willis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Webster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Willis fails to land with a series of punches.
Webster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Willis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Willis misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Webster. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Willis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Willis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Willis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Willis misses with a looping right.
Webster defending well as Willis loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Willis misses its intended target.
Webster shoots in and drives through. Willis sprawls well.
Willis throws a series of punches but Webster avoids them all with ease.
Willis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Webster manages to avoid it.
Webster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Willis looks gassed!
Webster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Willis.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willis as he avoids it easily.
Webster dodges the punch combination from Willis.
Webster looks for a takedown but Willis sprawls well.
Webster shoots for a double leg takedown but Willis sprawls well. He's pushed Webster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Willis.
Willis swinging wildly here.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willis misses with a series of wild punches.
Willis throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
Webster 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 Webster off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willis misses with a straight left.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt - Willis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Willis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Webster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Willis gets a clinch.
Webster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Willis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Webster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Willis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eddie Willis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Willis misses with a few strikes there.
Willis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Willis throws a nice looking combination but Webster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Webster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Webster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webster circles away quickly and effectively.
Willis misses with a wild combination.
Willis is breathing heavily.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willis fails to land with a series of punches.
Willis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willis swinging wildly here.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt.
Webster dodges the punch combination from Willis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Willis misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Webster or perhaps it was just good defense by Willis which made him look bad.
Willis with a nice cross.
Willis misses with a series of wild punches.
Eddie Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis tries to clinch but Webster moves out of range.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Willis as he jumps to the side.
Willis leaves Webster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster connects with a looping right hand.
Willis throws a series of punches but Webster avoids them all with ease.
Webster shoots for a double leg takedown but Willis sprawls well. He's pushed Webster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Willis misses its intended target.
Willis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Willis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Willis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eddie Willis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Willis misses with a looping right.
Willis connects with a body shot.
Webster avoids the body shot from Willis.
Webster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Willis circles away.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willis as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Willis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Willis throws a series of punches but Webster moves out of range.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt.
Willis scores with a nice head shot.
Webster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Willis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Webster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Willis defends it nicely.
Willis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Webster doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Willis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andreas Webster'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.
Willis throws a series of punches but Webster avoids them all with ease.
Willis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webster circles away quickly and effectively.
Willis's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Willis duly obliges.
Webster shoots in but Willis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Willis leaves Webster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willis stuffs the takedown attempt from Webster. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis fails to land with a series of punches.
Willis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Willis avoids it really well and circles away.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Willis shows good takedown defense.
Willis loads up on a big right hand but Webster slips the punch.
Willis throws a looping overhand right but Webster ducks down to avoid it.
Willis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willis as he avoids it easily.
Webster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Willis.
A jab from Webster does it's job there.
Willis stuffs the takedown attempt from Webster. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
Andreas Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Webster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Willis stuffs the takedown attempt from Webster. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
Webster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willis.
Willis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webster circles away quickly and effectively.
Willis wants to clinch up but Webster keeps it at a distance.
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Webster.
Willis lands with a hook. Webster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Willis does it's job there.
Willis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis stuffs the takedown attempt from Webster. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
Willis leaves Webster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webster circles away quickly and effectively.
Willis looks to land a right hand but Webster moved out of range.
Webster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Webster tries for a takedown but Willis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt - Willis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Willis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Willis stuffs the takedown.
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.
Webster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Willis defends it nicely.
Willis throws a body punch but Webster moves out of range.
Willis leaves Webster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Webster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis throws an overhand right that lands on Webster's shoulder, as Webster tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Webster is defended easily by Willis.
Willis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Webster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Willis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Webster's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Willis dips to his left and cracks Webster with an uppercut!
Webster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Willis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Webster is one step ahead there.
Webster has gone for a leg lock! Willis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Webster's guard.
Willis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Webster is on top in guard.
Webster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Willis dives on top into guard.
Willis cracks Webster with a solid left hand.
Willis working some strikes from top position.
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Willis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Webster manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Webster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Willis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Webster has Willis in his guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Willis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Webster looking for a guillotine here but Willis defends easily.
Willis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Willis postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Webster looking for a sweep. Not yet Webster, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis connects with a couple of short punches.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Webster is keeping the position.
Willis postures up and lands a big shot to Webster's brow.
Willis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Webster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Willis's guard.
Willis is trying to control the position but Webster postures up.
Webster has gone for a leg lock! Willis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Webster's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Willis postures up and lands a big shot to Webster's brow.
Willis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Webster is on top in guard.
Webster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Willis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Webster, into his guard.
Willis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Willis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Webster's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Webster misses with a takedown attempt - Willis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Willis lands a right hook to the body.
Willis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Webster.
Webster dodges the punch combination from Willis.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Willis.
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.
A combination from Willis does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis throws a jab when Webster was well out of range.
Willis connects with a jab.
Willis throws a hook but Webster avoids it easily.
Webster slips a jab and a cross from Willis.
Webster shoots for a takedown but Willis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster slips under a jab from Willis.
Webster defending well as Willis loads up on a big left hand.
Willis throws a right and a left that Webster avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Webster is defended easily by Willis.
Webster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Willis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Webster somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Willis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Webster.
Willis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Webster.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Willis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Willis takes a swing at Webster's ribcage but misses.
Webster shoots in but Willis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Webster shoots for a takedown but Willis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster walks into a stiff left hand from Willis.
No luck for Webster with that takedown attempt.
Willis throws a series of strikes that have Webster backpedaling.
Willis connects with a right hand. Webster shakes it off.
Willis misses with a series of wild punches.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt - Willis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Webster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Willis circles away.
Webster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis misses with a series of wild punches.
Webster misses with a series of wild punches.
Andreas Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willis lands a really nice looking cross but Webster seems unphased.
Webster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Willis.
A swing and a miss from Willis.
Webster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Webster slips under a jab from Willis.
Willis scores with a shot to the body.
Willis slaps away a takedown attempt from Webster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eddie Willis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Willis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Webster counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Willis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Willis 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Eddie Willis!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Eddie Willis!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Eddie Willis!
Eddie Willis wins by unanimous decision!
Eddie Willis is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom McGettigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doran Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGettigan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knifeman - The Bronx. Connell has chosen Rob Kelly - Rockstar as his entrance music. Doran Connell struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Doran Connell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom McGettigan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doran Connell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGettigan.
Connell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGettigan.
McGettigan works over Connell's head and body with a nice combination.
Connell shoots in for a takedown but McGettigan shows good takedown defense.
McGettigan takes a swing at Connell's ribcage but misses.
Connell closes the distance and clinches.
McGettigan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Connell lands an elbow inside that McGettigan shrugs off.
Connell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Connell lands an elbow that stopped McGettigan in his tracks for a moment.
Connell tries to land a knee to the head but McGettigan blocks with his arms.
Connell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Connell connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGettigan's face.
McGettigan pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGettigan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGettigan wants to get back to his feet but Connell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGettigan is keeping the position for now.
McGettigan wants to get back to his feet but Connell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Connell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGettigan wants to stand up but Connell is controlling him.
Connell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Connell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGettigan is looking to stand up but Connell isn't so interested in that idea.
Connell thows a big elbow that misses.
Connell wants to control from the top but McGettigan keeps moving.
Connell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Connell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Connell wants to control from the top but McGettigan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Connell landing some decent shots from guard.
Connell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Connell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGettigan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Connell 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 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.
Connell thows a big elbow that misses.
McGettigan wants to stand up but Connell is controlling him.
Connell throws a big right hand that misses.
Connell trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
McGettigan keeping full guard, as Connell tries to pass.
Connell is looking to work some ground and pound but McGettigan has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doran Connell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGettigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connell was well out of range. Poor timing from McGettigan.
Tom McGettigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connell clinches up with McGettigan and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McGettigan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Connell tries a knee to the head but McGettigan blocks it.
Connell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Connell lands an elbow inside that McGettigan shrugs off.
Connell lands an elbow inside.
Connell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McGettigan blocks an elbow strike.
McGettigan tries to break free but Connell pushes him back against the cage.
Connell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Connell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Connell lands an elbow just above McGettigan 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGettigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Connell just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGettigan's brow.
Connell throws an elbow but it misses.
Connell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Connell lands a nice elbow.
McGettigan blocks the elbow strike.
McGettigan wants to break free but Connell has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Connell connects with a knee to the head.
Connell is breathing heavily.
Connell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Connell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGettigan is looking to break free of the clinch but Connell has double underhooks.
Connell pushes off an throws an elbow but McGettigan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGettigan dodges an elbow strike from Connell.
Connell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGettigan jumps guard but Connell stands there with McGettigan around his waist. McGettigan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGettigan is trying to force a seperation but Connell has the dominant position.
McGettigan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Connell throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGettigan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connell has him pressed against the cage.
Connell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Connell misses with a knee strike.
Connell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGettigan working hard to break the clinch.
McGettigan wants to break free but Connell has control.
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.
McGettigan blocks an elbow strike.
McGettigan is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on McGettigan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Connell misses with a knee strike.
Connell pushes off an throws an elbow but McGettigan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGettigan working hard to break the clinch.
Connell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGettigan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connell smiles and moves away.
McGettigan stuffs the takedown attempt from Connell. Connell gets slowly back to his feet.
McGettigan misses with a looping left.
McGettigan tries to land a leg kick but Connell saw it coming and moves away.
McGettigan cracks a nice hook into Connell's ribs.
Connell avoids the body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan throws out a leg kick but Connell moves out of range and McGettigan only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan throws a low kick but Connell moves out of range easily.
McGettigan misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from McGettigan does no damage.
Connell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGettigan.
Connell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from McGettigan misses.
Doran Connell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connell misses with a takedown attempt - McGettigan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Connell takes one to the chin there.
McGettigan throws a right hand that Connell ducks under and follows up with a left that Connell also avoids with ease.
McGettigan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Connell doesn't seem bothered though.
McGettigan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Connell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGettigan misses with a looping right.
McGettigan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGettigan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Connell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGettigan throws a nice looking combination but Connell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGettigan misses with a wild combination.
McGettigan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connell blocks a jab.
McGettigan misses with a looping left.
Connell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Connell scores with a head kick.
McGettigan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGettigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connell manages to avoid it.
McGettigan wants to slow Connell down by chopping away at his legs.
McGettigan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGettigan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connell.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doran Connell.
McGettigan connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom McGettigan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGettigan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Connell shoots in for a takedown but McGettigan shows good takedown defense.
McGettigan misses with a few strikes there.
McGettigan misses with a double jab.
McGettigan connects with a body shot.
McGettigan throws a jab when Connell was well out of range.
McGettigan swats away the attempt to clinch by Connell.
Connell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGettigan lands with a shot to the body.
McGettigan looks to throw the jab but Connell is out of range.
Connell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Connell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Connell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGettigan throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGettigan fails to land with a series of punches.
McGettigan misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGettigan connects with a jab.
Connell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Connell checks a low kick from McGettigan.
McGettigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGettigan misses with a body shot.
Connell tries to clinch but McGettigan moves out of range.
McGettigan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGettigan swinging wildly here.
McGettigan lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGettigan. Connell does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGettigan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Connell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan fails to land with a series of punches.
McGettigan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGettigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGettigan avoids it really well and circles away.
McGettigan throws the left hand but Connell avoids the punch easily.
McGettigan throws a right and a left that Connell avoids nicely.
McGettigan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Connell fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGettigan misses with a hook. Connell ducked under it nicely.
McGettigan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tom McGettigan is winning the standup battle so far.
Connell moves away from the strike by McGettigan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McGettigan misses.
Connell ducks under a wild hook from McGettigan.
McGettigan throws out a loose jab but Connell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connell moves in looking to clinch but McGettigan pushes him off.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGettigan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGettigan misses with a body shot.
Connell lands with a kick to the temple. McGettigan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Connell tries to clinch there but McGettigan circles away.
McGettigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGettigan throws an overhand right that lands on Connell's shoulder, as Connell tries to avoid the shot.
Connell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGettigan swats away the attempt to clinch by Connell.
McGettigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGettigan looks to land a combination. Connell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGettigan.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGettigan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGettigan throws a body punch but Connell moves out of range.
McGettigan misses with a hook.
Connell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGettigan to score with a decent uppercut.
Connell tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGettigan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left and a right from McGettigan both land. Nice combination.
McGettigan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGettigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connell was well out of range. Poor timing from McGettigan.
Connell is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGettigan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doran Connell.
Connell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGettigan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGettigan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGettigan misses with a straight right.
Connell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGettigan throws out the jab.
McGettigan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Connell circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom McGettigan clearly takes 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.
Connell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGettigan.
McGettigan throws a shot from downtown. Connell moves away and avoids it.
McGettigan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connell walks into a straight right hand from McGettigan.
Connell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGettigan throws a right and a left that Connell avoids nicely.
McGettigan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Connell.
McGettigan throws a low kick but Connell moves out of range easily.
McGettigan throws a one two combo.
McGettigan throws a body punch but Connell moves out of range.
McGettigan connects with a looping right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGettigan blocks an elbow strike from Connell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Connell has him pressed against the cage.
Connell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGettigan is trying to force a seperation but Connell has the dominant position.
Connell lands an elbow inside.
McGettigan tries to pull guard but Connell holds him up against the cage and eventually McGettigan drops back down to his feet.
Connell lands a nice elbow.
Connell misses with a knee to the head.
Connell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Connell tries to land a knee to the head but McGettigan blocks with his arms.
Connell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGettigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGettigan wants to break free but Connell has control.
McGettigan tries to break free but Connell pushes him back against the cage.
McGettigan tries to break free but Connell pushes him back against the cage.
McGettigan is trying to force a seperation but Connell has the dominant position.
Connell lands a nice elbow.
McGettigan tries to break free but Connell pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGettigan dodges an elbow strike from Connell.
Connell throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGettigan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Connell.
McGettigan tries to circle away but Connell has him pinned against the cage.
McGettigan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Connell obliges.
McGettigan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGettigan takes an elbow to the temple.
Connell looking to throw knees to the head but McGettigan is blocking nicely.
McGettigan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGettigan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Connell has McGettigan pressed against the cage, preventing McGettigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Connell throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGettigan is trying to force a seperation but Connell has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Connell just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGettigan's brow.
Connell has McGettigan pressed against the cage, preventing McGettigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connell tries to land a knee to the head but McGettigan blocks with his arms.
McGettigan fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom McGettigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGettigan tries to pull guard but Connell holds him up against the cage and eventually McGettigan drops back down to his feet.
McGettigan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connell smiles and moves away.
McGettigan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGettigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGettigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGettigan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Connell momentarily.
Connell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connell misses with a knee to the head.
Connell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGettigan.
Connell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Connell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGettigan blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan tries to circle away but Connell has him pinned against the cage.
McGettigan is looking to break free of the clinch but Connell has double underhooks.
Connell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGettigan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Connell tries to land a knee to the head but McGettigan blocks with his arms.
McGettigan jumps guard but Connell stands there with McGettigan around his waist. McGettigan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connell throws an elbow but it misses.
McGettigan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connell has him pressed against the cage.
Connell prevents McGettigan from breaking the clinch.
McGettigan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGettigan is looking to break free of the clinch but Connell has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Connell obliges.
Connell lands a nice elbow.
McGettigan wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGettigan avoids the elbow strike from Connell, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doran Connell dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Connell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connell is looking to clinch but McGettigan is avoiding it.
McGettigan lands a nice shot to the body.
Connell tries to clinch but McGettigan moves out of range.
McGettigan misses with a two punch combination.
McGettigan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Connell's head.
Connell tries to clinch there but McGettigan circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGettigan. That's going to slow Connell down.
McGettigan connects with a looping right hand.
McGettigan connects with a body shot.
McGettigan misses with a straight right.
McGettigan throws a combination. Connell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGettigan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGettigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connell.
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.
McGettigan misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGettigan.
Connell has managed to clinch.
Connell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGettigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGettigan avoids a wild elbow strike from Connell.
McGettigan is looking to break free of the clinch but Connell has double underhooks.
Connell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGettigan's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the cage, Connell throws an elbow but misses.
McGettigan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Connell.
McGettigan blocks an elbow strike.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Connell is controlling him.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Connell is controlling him.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Connell is controlling him.
McGettigan is looking to break free of the clinch but Connell has double underhooks.
Connell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGettigan blocks an elbow strike.
Doran Connell 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.
Connell lands an elbow just above McGettigan 's eye.
McGettigan wants to get back to striking at distance but Connell won't allow it.
Connell has McGettigan pressed against the cage, preventing McGettigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGettigan blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Connell just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGettigan's brow.
Connell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Connell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGettigan's defenses.
Connell lands an elbow that stopped McGettigan in his tracks for a moment.
Connell misses with an elbow strike.
Connell lands an elbow just above McGettigan 's eye.
McGettigan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGettigan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Connell lands an elbow inside.
Connell prevents McGettigan from breaking the clinch.
Connell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Connell is controlling him.
Connell keeps control of McGettigan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connell misses with a knee to the head.
Connell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGettigan blocks it with crossed arms.
McGettigan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGettigan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connell misses with an elbow strike.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Connell is controlling him.
McGettigan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connell tries to land a knee to the head but McGettigan blocks with his arms.
McGettigan working hard to break the clinch.
Connell tries a knee to the head but McGettigan blocks it.
McGettigan is trying to force a seperation but Connell has the dominant position.
Connell has McGettigan pressed against the cage, preventing McGettigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Connell has McGettigan pressed against the cage, preventing McGettigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGettigan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGettigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Connell keeps control of McGettigan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGettigan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGettigan tries to pull guard but Connell holds him up against the cage and eventually McGettigan drops back down to his feet.
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.
Connell misses with an elbow over the top.
Connell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGettigan's efforts to push away.
Connell connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGettigan's face.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Connell has him pressed against the cage.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Connell is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Connell.
McGettigan is trying to break free.
McGettigan is trying to break free.
Connell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGettigan blocking some punches.
McGettigan is looking to break free of the clinch but Connell has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Connell just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGettigan's brow.
McGettigan working hard to break the clinch.
Connell tries to land a knee to the head but McGettigan blocks with his arms.
McGettigan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Connell just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom McGettigan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGettigan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan wins by unanimous decision!
Tom McGettigan retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Legg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legg has chosen Angel of Death 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 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heath Legg!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Legg moves into the clinch successfully.
Legg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Legg.
Legg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legg looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Legg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Legg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Legg has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Legg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Legg, into his guard.
Legg has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Legg pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Legg is proving hard to escape from.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Legg is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heath Legg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Legg avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legg misses with the combination.
Legg throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Legg misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a low kick but Legg avoids it.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Legg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Legg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Heath Legg has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legg tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Legg thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Legg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paul Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones clobbers Legg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Legg is just out of range.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Legg sees coming a mile off.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Legg's head.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heath Legg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Legg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones misses with a kick to the body
and Legg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Legg has control of an arm but Jones manages to advance to Legg's back!
Legg trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
Legg turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legg postures up.
Legg has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Legg's guard.
Legg keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Legg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Legg trying to control the position here.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legg is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legg looking for a sweep. Not yet Legg, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Legg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Legg avoids a kick to the body.
Legg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Legg is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legg moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heath Legg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whack! Jones lands a heavy head kick that drops Legg. The ref tackles Jones to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Legg was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Paul Jones!
Paul Jones retains his lightweight title!
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