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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brooklin Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rider
vs
Hewitt

187 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brooklin Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider swats away the attempt to clinch by Hewitt.
Hewitt lands with a nice combination. Rider backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Brooklin Rider has been cut.
Rider avoids the body shot from Hewitt.
Hewitt looks to land a body kick but Rider moved away.
Hewitt swings for the body but Rider moves out of range.
Hewitt misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas Hewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rider lands a two punch combo.
Rider closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hewitt circles away.
Hewitt missing with a left hand there. Rider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hewitt throws a series of punches but Rider avoids them all with ease.

Hewitt moves into the clinch.

Hewitt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hewitt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hewitt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rider pinned against the cage. Rider gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hewitt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rider counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hewitt's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rider landing with the ground and pound.
Hewitt looks gassed!

Rider 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rider slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider trying to control the action but Hewitt is working from the bottom.
Rider has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Rider looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hewitt keeps working.
Rider tries to pass to full mount but Hewitt defends it.

Hewitt is defending against the submission attempts here by Rider.

Rider is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rider tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hewitt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rider is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hewitt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rider sprawls well initially but Hewitt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rider tries to get to full guard but Hewitt has control of the leg.
Hewitt controlling the action here.
Rider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hewitt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rider. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rider looking for a sweep. Not yet Rider, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rider throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hewitt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Rider throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rider manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rider looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rider jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hewitt manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Rider tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hewitt is looking for a sweep.
Rider in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Rider looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Rider tries for a kimura but Hewitt is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rider creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brooklin Rider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brooklin Rider's cut.
That's time! Rider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hewitt works over Rider's head and body with a nice combination.
Hewitt has his takedown stuffed

and Rider counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hewitt's guard now.

Rider thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hewitt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rider throwing strikes but missing.
Hewitt 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.
Rider trying to control but Hewitt is working from the bottom.

Rider 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.
Hewitt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rider's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hewitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Rider keeps moving.

Rider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hewitt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hewitt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hewitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rider 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.
Hewitt is stalling in the full guard.
Rider manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hewitt is desperately trying to improve his position but Rider has a good base and remains in mount.
Hewitt is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Rider looking to secure an arm triangle but Hewitt defends it well.
Hewitt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rider working Hewitt over with strikes here.
Hewitt throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hewitt is working to get back to half guard.

Rider goes for an armbar but Hewitt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hewitt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hewitt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rider's guard.
Rider gets full guard.

Rider is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hewitt passes Rider's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rider wants to improve his position but Hewitt is controlling well.

Rider is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hewitt pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider is looking for a sweep. Hewitt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rider kicks Hewitt off and gets back to his feet.
Rider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hewitt but Hewitt pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rider looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rider not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rider prevents Hewitt from improving his position.
Rider passes to side control.

Rider looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brooklin Rider dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brooklin Rider's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hewitt has his takedown stuffed
and Rider counters with a low kick, right behind Hewitt 's knee.
Hewitt shoots in but Rider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hewitt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Rider counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hewitt!

Rider stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hewitt throws a combination that misses

and Rider counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hewitt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Hewitt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hewitt is trying to keep Rider in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hewitt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rider wants to pass the guard but Hewitt is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hewitt holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rider pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hewitt is keeping the position for now.
Hewitt 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rider tries to clinch up.
Hewitt scores with a body shot.
Hewitt tries to bum rush Rider with a series of wild strikes but Rider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hewitt throws a series of punches but Rider moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hewitt.

Rider shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rider was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rider moves to the back position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hewitt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rider's arms.
Hewitt takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Rider is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rider keeps control of the position as Hewitt tries to break free.
Brooklin Rider overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rider punishes Hewitt with strikes from the back mount.
Rider missing with punches from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Rider manages to miss with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Rider is trying to stick to Hewitt's back but Hewitt is turning into Rider. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rider's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hewitt.
Hewitt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hewitt won't allow Rider to get back to his feet.
Hewitt with a nice head shot there.

Rider looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hewitt has picked Rider up and slammed him! Rider can't keep hold of the triangle and Hewitt manages to pass to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hewitt taking a breather here.
Rider is looking for a sweep.
Hewitt is looking to take a break and control but Rider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hewitt blocks the strikes from Rider.
Rider is trying to improve his position.
Rider sneaks back into half guard.
Thomas Hewitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rider moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brooklin Rider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rider, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brooklin Rider!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mackey Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the ring accompanied by Method Man - Bring the pain. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Taylor
vs
Shain

178 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shannon Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mackey Shain!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor swings for the body but Shain moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shain sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shain is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Taylor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shain 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.
Shain keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Shain looking for a sweep. Not yet Shain, not yet.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shain wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shain's guard.
Shain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control but Shain is working from the bottom.

Shain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shain swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Shain looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Shain keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Shain lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taylor!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain is trying to take his opponent's back.

Taylor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Taylor wants to try and get back to his feet.

Taylor is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Shain locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Taylor is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mackey Shain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Bannion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Weightless by All Time Low. Rex Bannion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bannion
vs
Vera

175 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

182 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rex Bannion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Vera!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bannion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Vera scores with a takedown into Bannion's guard.
Vera controls from within his opponent's guard.

Vera stands and steps away. Bannion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bannion throws a leg kick which misses Vera's front leg but catches the back leg as Vera tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Bannion.
Vera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bannion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bannion.
Bannion throws a leg kick

and Vera counters with a single leg into guard. Bannion didn't expect that.
Vera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannion wants to get back to his feet but Vera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vera slips nicely into half guard.
Vera trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vera moves into full mount! Bannion won't be happy about that!
Vera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bannion is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera content just to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vera looks gassed!
Vera trying to control but Bannion is having none of it.

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.

Vera stands up from mount. Strange move.
Vera avoids the head kick by Bannion.
Bannion is looking to land body kicks.
Bannion pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bannion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bannion keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Vera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A head kick by Bannion misses

and Vera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bannion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Despite being in the dominant position, Joey Vera just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Bannion is predictable there

and Vera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vera won't allow Bannion to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Vera gets to his feet - Bannion follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rex Bannion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bannion throws a lazy head kick

and Vera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bannion!
Vera controlling from mount.

Vera stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Vera stuns Bannion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rex Bannion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Vera is working for a submission of some sort.
Vera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera controlling the pace for now.
Vera trying to control but Bannion is having none of it.
Vera won't let Bannion get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Vera stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bannion throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Vera has a takedown stuffed.
Bannion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vera throws a one two combo.
Bannion throws a front kick that sends Vera stumbling back into the ropes.
Bannion tries a head kick but it misses.
Bannion wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by Bannion misses

so Vera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vera stands up from Bannion's guard - Vera perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bannion tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Vera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bannion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vera counters with a series of strikes. Bannion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bannion throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
Bannion throws a lazy head kick

and Vera counters with a takedown into side control.
Vera works to advance to full mount. Bannion defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Vera controlling from mount.
Bannion has given up his back.
Vera has good solid back control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey Vera has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Vera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Despite being in the dominant position, Joey Vera just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bannion throws a lazy head kick

and Vera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vera.

Vera pulls guard effortlessly.
Bannion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vera controlling Bannion's posture.
Vera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bannion!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannion is trying to stand up.
Vera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bannion squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vera 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 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Vera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Mathers
vs
Macdonald

180 cm
21
171 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Mathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mathers swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Mathers rushes Macdonald and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Macdonald looking to throw knees to the head but Mathers is blocking nicely.
Macdonald is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macdonald.
Macdonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Mathers gets an underhook and turns Macdonald into the ropes.
Mathers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mathers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Macdonald tries to break the clinch but Mathers is controlling the position.
Mathers trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mathers throws an elbow but misses.
Mathers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Andrew Macdonald has been cut.
Nice elbow from Mathers.

Macdonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macdonald throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Macdonald.
Mathers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Macdonald counters with a low kick, right behind Mathers 's knee.

Macdonald moves into the clinch.

Macdonald breaks from the clinch.
Macdonald wants to clinch but Mathers slips to the side

and Mathers counters by clinching up.
Mathers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Macdonald breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macdonald 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 Mathers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mathers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Macdonald forces Mathers back against the ropes and clinches.
Mathers slows down the pace here.
Macdonald looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald tries for a takedown but Mathers manages to get underhooks.
Mathers looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Mathers tries to land a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks with his arms.
Mathers looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Macdonald is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mathers throws an elbow but misses.
Mathers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macdonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Macdonald avoiding damage as Mathers throws knees to the body.
Macdonald is trying to break free.
Mathers tries a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks it.
Mathers tries to land knees in the clinch but Macdonald avoids the damage to the body.
Mathers trying to stall but Macdonald improves his position.
Nice elbow from Mathers.
Macdonald takes an elbow to the temple.
Mathers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macdonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Mathers is breathing heavily.
Mathers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macdonald.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mathers lands an elbow inside.

Macdonald breaks from the clinch.

Mathers tries to keep at a distance but Macdonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mathers looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Mathers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macdonald blocks it with crossed arms.

Macdonald breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macdonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Macdonald gets a clinch.
Mathers controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees to the body from Macdonald.
Mathers lands a knee to the head.
Macdonald lands a nice knee to the body.
Mathers misses with an elbow over the top.

Macdonald breaks the clinch.

Macdonald clinches up against the ropes.
Mathers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macdonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Macdonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Mathers won't allow it.
Mathers is looking to control Macdonald's arms but Macdonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mathers has his back to the ropes.
Mathers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mathers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mathers landing knees to the head.
Mathers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mathers lands a damaging elbow.
Macdonald can't break the clinch.
Mathers lands a knee to the head.
Mathers connects with a knee to the head.
Mathers missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers lands an elbow just above Macdonald 's eye.
Macdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mathers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mathers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mathers crunches a lovely knee into Macdonald's ribcage.
Mathers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mathers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mathers has Macdonald pressed against the ropes.
Mathers lands a nice knee to the body.
Macdonald is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mathers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Macdonald breaks the clinch.
Mathers darts in trying to clinch

and Macdonald counters by moving into the clinch.

Macdonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macdonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathers circles away.
Macdonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macdonald throws a body kick the misses

and Mathers counters by moving into the clinch.
Mathers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonald blocks an elbow strike from Mathers.
Macdonald trying to stall but Mathers improves his position.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mathers just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Harry Mathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Macdonald.

Macdonald breaks from the clinch.

Macdonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mathers, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mathers pushes off an throws an elbow but Macdonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Macdonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathers has him pressed against the ropes.
Macdonald tries to break the clinch but Mathers is controlling the position.
Macdonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macdonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Macdonald misses with a knee strike.
Macdonald looking to stall.
Mathers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Macdonald unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mathers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mathers misses with an elbow over the top.
Mathers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald trying to stall but Mathers improves his position.
Macdonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathers has him pressed against the ropes.
Mathers prevents Macdonald from breaking the clinch.
Macdonald landing knees to the body.

Macdonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macdonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macdonald lands a front kick.
A head kick from Macdonald lands but Mathers takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrew Macdonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Macdonald's cut.
That's time! Mathers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mathers lands a high kick to the side of Macdonald's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Mathers dives into guard, looking to finish.

Macdonald is rocked!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Mathers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mathers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Macdonald is still in real trouble! Can Mathers finish him?
Mathers postures up in Macdonald's guard and throws a big left but Macdonald blocks it.
Mathers trying to move into half guard but instead Macdonald has managed to sweep!
Macdonald seems to have recovered his senses.

Mathers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macdonald has passed into half guard!
Mathers tries to roll over but Macdonald keeps him under control.

Mathers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mathers wants to improve his position but Macdonald is controlling well.
Mathers gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macdonald wants to stand but Mathers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers looking for a sweep. Not yet Mathers, not yet.

Mathers working for a triangle but Macdonald defends it easily.

Macdonald decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mathers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mathers avoids the head kick by Macdonald.
A head kick by Mathers misses

and Macdonald moves into the clinch.

Macdonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathers clinches but Macdonald breaks the clinch
and Macdonald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers darts in trying to clinch

and Macdonald counters by moving into the clinch.
Mathers misses with an elbow strike.
Macdonald crunches a lovely knee into Mathers's ribcage.

Macdonald manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Macdonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Macdonald counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mathers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Macdonald throws a nice head kick!
Mathers drops Macdonald with a nice combination! Mathers dives into Macdonald's guard, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathers pushes down on Macdonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mathers moves into full mount! Macdonald won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macdonald gets back to half guard.
Macdonald trying to control from the bottom.
Macdonald won't allow Mathers to pass to mount.

Mathers is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Macdonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mathers wants to stand up but Macdonald manages to regain full guard.

Mathers has gone for a leg lock! Macdonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mathers's guard.
Macdonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Macdonald wants to control from the top but Mathers keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mathers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macdonald landing some decent shots from guard.

Mathers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macdonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macdonald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mathers is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macdonald stays in close to Mathers's body and controls the position.

Mathers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macdonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Mathers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Macdonald's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Macdonald connects with a high kick.
Mathers looks to clinch
and Macdonald makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mathers really felt that one!

Mathers gets a clinch.
Mathers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Macdonald is trying to break free.
Macdonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Macdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Macdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Mathers avoids the damage to the body.
Macdonald takes a knee right on the jaw!

That has opened up Andrew Macdonald's cut even more.
Macdonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Mathers gets an underhook and turns Macdonald into the ropes.
Mathers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macdonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Macdonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Macdonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harry Mathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathers darts in trying to clinch
and Macdonald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Macdonald throws a head kick that misses.
Macdonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macdonald tries to clinch up but Mathers circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathers tries to clinch but Macdonald is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers darts in trying to clinch
and Macdonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mathers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mathers tries to clinch
and Macdonald counters with a body kick that stops Mathers in his tracks momentarily.
Macdonald wants to clinch
and Mathers counters with a left and a right that stings Macdonald.
Macdonald misses with a takedown attempt

and Mathers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Macdonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
Macdonald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mathers tries a knee to the head but Macdonald blocks it.
Macdonald is trying to stall.

Macdonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macdonald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Macdonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Macdonald rushes Mathers and presses him up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Macdonald breaks the clinch.
Mathers misses with the body kick
and Macdonald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Macdonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Mathers counters with a solid body kick.

Macdonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mathers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macdonald avoiding damage as Mathers throws knees to the body.
Mathers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mathers wants a takedown but no success here.

Macdonald breaks from the clinch.
Macdonald scores with a leg kick.
Macdonald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Macdonald counters with a head kick.
Macdonald tries for a takedown but Mathers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harry Mathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Macdonald.
Nice takedown defense from Macdonald. No joy for Mathers on that attempt.
Mathers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Macdonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathers darts in trying to clinch
and Macdonald makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mathers really felt that one!
Mathers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Macdonald, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Macdonald misses.
Macdonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Macdonald.
Macdonald circles away from the clinch attempt

and Macdonald counters by moving into the clinch.
Macdonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Mathers won't allow it.
Macdonald lands with a light punch inside.
Mathers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Mathers.
Mathers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Macdonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mathers is keeping busy.
Macdonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mathers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mathers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Macdonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mathers has him pressed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Macdonald breaks the clinch.

Macdonald has taken the fight to the clinch.

Macdonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macdonald throws a front kick that sends Mathers stumbling back into the ropes.

Macdonald rushes Mathers and presses him up against the ropes.
Macdonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Mathers won't allow it.
Macdonald stalling in the clinch but Mathers improves position.
Macdonald takes a knee right on the jaw!
Macdonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mathers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mathers looking to throw knees to the head but Macdonald is blocking nicely.
Macdonald tries to break the clinch but Mathers is controlling the position.
Mathers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macdonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Mathers tries to land knees in the clinch but Macdonald avoids the damage to the body.
Macdonald is looking to control Mathers's arms but Mathers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Macdonald has his back to the ropes.
Mathers landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mathers.
Mathers prevents Macdonald from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Macdonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Macdonald moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathers stalling against the ropes.
Mathers misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Macdonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macdonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Macdonald!

C
A

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Viduka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viduka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pitbull - Hotelroom Service. This should be a great matchup!

Insano
vs
Viduka

180 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Insano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Viduka!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viduka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Insano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Insano tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Viduka misses.
Viduka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Insano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viduka misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Viduka does no damage.
A big left from Viduka misses.
Viduka throws a right and a left that Insano avoids nicely.
Viduka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Insano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viduka throws a series of punches but Insano moves out of range.
Insano looks to land a combination but Viduka avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insano tries to close the distance and clinch but Viduka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Insano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viduka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viduka throws a big shot that misses.
Insano tries to clinch there but Viduka circles away.
Insano tries to clinch there but Viduka circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viduka misses with a combination

and Insano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Insano.
Insano stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Insano.
Viduka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
Viduka looks gassed!
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Viduka's face.

Viduka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viduka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Insano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Insano holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Insano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Insano lands an elbow inside.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Viduka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Viduka tries to break the clinch but Insano is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano scores with a knee to the head.
Insano prevents Viduka from breaking the clinch.
Insano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Insano misses with a knee to the head.
Insano keeps control of Viduka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Insano landing knees to the body.
Insano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Viduka's ribcage.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Viduka tries to pull guard but Insano holds him up against the ropes and eventually Viduka drops back down to his feet.
Insano blocks an uppercut.
Insano looking to stall.
Viduka is looking to break free of the clinch but Insano has double underhooks.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but Viduka blocks with his arms.
Insano missing with knees to the body.
Viduka tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viduka is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Insano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Viduka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Captain Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Viduka.
Viduka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Insano prevents Viduka from breaking the clinch.
Viduka has had enough of the clinch but Insano keeps him there for the moment.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Viduka's face.
Viduka is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Viduka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Viduka can't break the clinch.
Insano tries to land knees in the clinch but Viduka avoids the damage to the body.
Insano keeps control of Viduka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Viduka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Insano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Viduka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Viduka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Insano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Insano keeps control of Viduka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viduka wants to break the clinch but can't.

Viduka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viduka looks to land a combination but Insano avoids it well.

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.
Viduka throws a left and a right that both miss

and Insano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Insano.
Insano is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Insano throws an elbow but misses.
Insano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Viduka managing to block the knees to the body from Insano.
Insano prevents Viduka from breaking the clinch.
Viduka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Insano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Insano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Viduka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Insano prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Insano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knees to the body from Insano.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Viduka's ribcage.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Insano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Insano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Insano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viduka is looking to break free of the clinch but Insano has double underhooks.
Viduka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Insano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Viduka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Viduka avoiding damage as Insano throws knees to the body.
Viduka tries to break the clinch but Insano is controlling the position.
Viduka has a couple of punches blocked by Insano.

Viduka breaks the clinch.
Viduka throws a lazy right hand but Insano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viduka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viduka.
Insano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viduka.
Insano wants to clinch up but Viduka keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viduka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Insano.
Viduka throws a series of punches but Insano moves out of range.
Viduka throws a right and a left that Insano avoids nicely.
Viduka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Viduka falls off balance throwing a combination

and Insano counters by moving into the clinch.
Viduka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Viduka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viduka can't break the clinch.
Insano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Viduka is breathing heavily.
Insano misses with a knee to the head.
Viduka can't break the clinch.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Insano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Insano lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano just leaning against Viduka, taking a breather.
Insano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Viduka has had enough of the clinch but Insano keeps him there for the moment.
Insano keeps control of Viduka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viduka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Viduka is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Insano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Insano scores with a knee to the head.
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Insano.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Viduka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano wants to stall.
Viduka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Viduka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viduka can't break the clinch.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Viduka is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Insano lands a knee to the body.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Viduka's face.

Viduka is rocked!
Insano stalling against the ropes.
Viduka is still on wobbly legs! Can Insano finish him?
Insano keeps control of Viduka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Insano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Insano jerks Viduka's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Viduka drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Insano goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Insano because Viduka was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Captain Insano!
Captain Insano is the new welterweight champion!