OFC XVII: The Italian Job PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between john Him (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Putznaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Putznaya will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Him
vs
Putznaya

155 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

171 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, john Him!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Putznaya!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Him changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Putznaya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Putznaya is not content to let Him control the position.
Him really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

Him has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
john Him seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putznaya misses with a few strikes there.

Him moves into the clinch successfully.

Him breaks from the clinch.
Him wants to clinch up but Putznaya keeps it at a distance.
Him lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Putznaya.

It looks like john Him has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putznaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putznaya throws a push kick but Him slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putznaya fails to land with a series of punches.
Putznaya misses with a head kick.
Him really is a fat lump.
Putznaya 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.
Putznaya throws a big shot that misses.
Putznaya looks to land a combination but Him avoids it well.
Victor Putznaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Him looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Putznaya is fending him off so far but Him persists. Nope, Putznaya circles away and we're back to standing.
Putznaya misses with an uppercut. Him saw that one coming.
Him looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Him feints and as Putznaya raises his hands in defense, Him changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Putznaya is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Him looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Putznaya breaks the clinch.
Him has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john Him. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooh a lovely combination from Putznaya sends Him down but not out. Putznaya dives into side control looking to finish.
Him is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Him is trying to improve his position.

Putznaya stands up.
Him misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Him drops his hands momentarily and Putznaya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Him fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Putznaya throws a right and a left that Him avoids nicely.
Putznaya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

john Him's cut is getting worse.
Putznaya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Him makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Putznaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Him moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Him slips a jab and a cross from Putznaya.
Him closes this distance looking for a takedown but Putznaya circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Him throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Putznaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putznaya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Putznaya stuffs the takedown.
Him slips a jab and a cross from Putznaya.
Putznaya misses with a wild combination.
Him scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putznaya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Him decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Putznaya's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Him tries to stand but Putznaya is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Him prevents Putznaya from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Putznaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on john Him's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Him shoots in but Putznaya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Him ducks under a wild hook from Putznaya.
Him will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Him shoots in for a takedown but Putznaya shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Putznaya finds it's way through Him's defenses.
Victor Putznaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putznaya tries to bum rush Him with a series of wild strikes but Him uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
john Him is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Him fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for john Him. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putznaya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Putznaya. No joy for Him on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putznaya misses with a two punch combination.
Him has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

john Him's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Him closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Putznaya tries to land a body kick

and Him counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Him.

Putznaya pushes Him off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Putznaya throws a series of punches but Him moves out of range.

Him shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
john Him overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putznaya is squirming around, avoiding Him's attempts to control the action.
Putznaya has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Him's lack of action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Him is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Him moves into full mount! Putznaya won't be happy about that!

Him stands up from mount. Strange move.
Putznaya throws a right and a left that Him avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Him closes the distance and clinches.
Putznaya wants to get back to striking at distance but Him won't allow it.
Him fails to pull guard.
Putznaya looking for a takedown.
Him tries to pull guard but Putznaya holds him up against the cage and eventually Him drops back down to his feet.
Him tries for a takedown. No joy.
Putznaya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Putznaya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Him misses with some punches.

Him jumps guard and drags Putznaya to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Him is trying to control the position but Putznaya postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Him looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putznaya is one step ahead there.
Putznaya wants to stand but Him is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Victor Putznaya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on john Him's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Him drives through and clinches with Putznaya against the cage.

Him breaks the clinch.
Him tries to close the distance and clinch but Putznaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putznaya swinging wilding here.
An inside leg kick lands from Him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putznaya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Him wants to clinch.
Putznaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Putznaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Him is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putznaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Him drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Putznaya taking a bit of punishment here - Him scoring with strikes.
Putznaya is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Putznaya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Him. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Him working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Him has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Putznaya!
Him dominating with strikes here.
Him postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Putznaya looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putznaya tries to buck Him off but Him takes his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Him is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Him gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Him gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Him apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Him shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Putznaya but Putznaya pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Him shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Him was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Him unloading with bombs!
Him won't let Putznaya get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya is squirming around, avoiding Him's attempts to control the action.
Him controlling from the full mount.
Him lands a big elbow.
Victor Putznaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Putznaya'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
john Him showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Putznaya 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Putznaya!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmet Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Enae Volare Mezzo. Brown has chosen Back to the Future as his entrance music. Emmet Brown will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lesnar
vs
Brown

210 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emmet Brown!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown drops Lesnar with a nice combination! Brown dives into Lesnar's guard, looking to finish!
Brown would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lesnar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Lesnar trying to strike off his back.
Brown wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brown passes Lesnar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesnar keeps working.
Lesnar is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount!
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!
Brown wants to stand but Lesnar is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Lesnar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesnar regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lesnar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Lesnar 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.
Brown wants to stand and escape but instead Lesnar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lesnar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown!

Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lesnar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown looks gassed!
Lesnar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown tries to kick Lesnar off but Lesnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brown has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar passes to side control.
Brown is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar cracks Brown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lesnar is putting a hurting on Brown here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lesnar cracks Brown with a big elbow.
Brown pushes Lesnar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lesnar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lesnar working the head with strikes.

Lesnar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Brown taking a bit of punishment here - Lesnar scoring with strikes.
Brown tries to bench press Lesnar off him but Lesnar keeps the position.
Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brown to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lesnar but great work by Brown.

Brown decides to stand back up. Brown steps back and let's Lesnar get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Emmet Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lesnar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lesnar.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown can't break the clinch.

Lesnar pulls guard effortlessly.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.

Lesnar has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnar 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to strike off his back.
Lesnar 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.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown works his way into side control.
Lesnar regains half guard.
Lesnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emmet Brown will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Lesnar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lesnar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brown is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown is trying to get back to his feet.
Brown tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.

Lesnar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brown strikes from the bottom but Lesnar takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Lesnar isn't that keen on the idea.

Lesnar is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Brown is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Brown flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lesnar anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Brown and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lesnar slips an arm under Brown chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lesnar has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lesnar is squeezing on Brown like an anaconda would it's prey. Brown fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fedor Lesnar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Homes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big's entrance music is Biggie Smalls - Juicy. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Big
vs
Homes

156 cm
23
133 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
132 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Homes!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Big clinches up with Homes and pushes him back against the cage.
Homes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Big pulls his leg out and moves away.
Big moves in looking to clinch but Homes pushes him off.

Homes feints and as Big raises his hands in defense, Homes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Homes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Homes won't allow Big to sweep him here.
Big is working hard here to advance position.

Homes drops back looking for a leg! Big is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Big manages to kick Homes off! Homes jumps back into Big's guard.
Homes slips nicely into half guard.
Big moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Big looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Homes tries to free his leg and advance position but Big is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Homes passes Big's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Homes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Homes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Homes prevents Big from improving his position.
Big manages to get to full guard.
Big is breathing heavily.
Homes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Homes won't allow Big to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Homes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Homes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Big as he jumps to the side.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch up but Homes swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Homes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Homes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Big struggling a bit here.
Big is looking for a sweep.

Homes tries for a kimura but Big is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Homes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Big defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Homes.

Homes working for a submission but Big is keeping him at bay.
Big is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Big is trying to escape the mount but Homes keeps good control and instead manages to take Big's back.
Big is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Homes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Homes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Homes has the hooks in. Big is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Big trying to control the hands but Homes won't let him.
Big is really stuck here.

Homes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Big defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Homes is trying to stick to Big's back but Big is turning into Homes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Homes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Big.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Homes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Homes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Big wants to improve his position but Homes is controlling well.
Big regains full guard. Nicely done.
Big thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Homes 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.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Homes passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Homes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Big has escaped the position, nice work there.
Big is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Homes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big wants to get back to full guard but Homes has mounted him!

Homes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Homes prevents Big from getting the reversal.

Big defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Homes.

Homes looking to secure an arm triangle but Big defends it well.
Homes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

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.
Homes avoids the attempt from Big to control.
Homes moves to the back.

Homes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Big has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Homes looking for the choke but no joy.

Homes looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Homes tightening his grip on Big, looking for the choke.

Big fending off the submission attempt from Homes.

Big defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Big just trying to survive but Homes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Homes controlling well, preventing Big from escaping the position.

Homes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Homes is persistently looking for the submission but Big is defending it well.
Big breaks Homes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Homes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Big doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Big manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Big looking to sit in guard and control but Homes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Homes is pushing down on Big's leg trying to pass to half guard. Big is fighting to maintain full guard but Homes has managed to sneak the leg through.

Homes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Big doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Homes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Homes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Big fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Homes drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big can't keep his opponent in guard - Homes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Big trying to get back to full guard but Homes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Homes has hold of Big's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Big manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Big defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Homes.
Big tries to lock up and control but Homes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Homes has hold of Big's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Big manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Homes avoids the attempt from Big to control.
Big is looking to improve his position but Homes isn't that keen on the idea.
Big wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Big wants to escape the position.

Homes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Big is defending well though. Homes let's go of the attempt for now.

Homes working for a choke but Big is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Big is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Homes doesn't have the hooks in and Big manages to turn into his guard.
Big stands up over Homes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Homes has his foot on Big's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Big works his way back into a safe position though.
Big is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Homes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Big with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Homes's head.

Homes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Big throwing strikes from guard but Homes blocks nicely.

Homes looking for a guillotine here but Big defends easily.
Big is working Homes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Homes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Homes is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big keeping full guard, as Homes tries to pass.
Homes passes into half guard.

Homes is looking for a kimura here.
Mr Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big trying to hold on to Homes's head to control him but Homes postures up.

Homes seems to be working for a kimura but Big defends the submission attempt.
Henry Homes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Big is looking to get back to full guard here but Homes has managed to pass to side control instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Homes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Homes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Homes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Levi Secret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chopper Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Secret
vs
Reid

175 cm
23
139 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Levi Secret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chopper Reid!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Secret looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Secret throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.
Reid closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Levi Secret has been cut.
Reid lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid thuds his shin into the meat of Secret's side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reid lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Secret can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Reid and Secret drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Reid.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chopper Reid!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koala Bare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuart Wray acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bare
vs
Wray

180 cm
21
134 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
19
135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koala Bare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stuart Wray!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bare blocks a head kick by Wray.
Wray throws a head kick that misses.
Wray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Wray. No joy for Bare on that attempt.
Bare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wray punishes Bare's body with a nice straight punch.

Bare gets a takedown into half guard.
Wray is not content to let Bare control the position.
Wray won't allow Bare to pass to mount.
Bare will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray controlling the position for now.
Bare really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Bare 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.
Wray wants to control but Bare is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Bare is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wray defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bare prevents Wray from improving his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bare looks for a takedown but Wray sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koala Bare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bare.
Wray misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stuart Wray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bare looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wray throws a head kick but Bare moves out of range.
Wray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bare's head.
Wray doesn't manage to clinch there - Bare circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray lands a really nice looking cross but Bare seems unphased.
Bare is breathing heavily.
Bare closes the distance and clinches up with Wray, looking for a takedown. Bare pushes Wray against the cage but Wray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wray throws a sloppy head kick and Bare moves out of range easily.
Bare avoids the head kick by Wray.
Crack! A monster head kick from Wray and Bare falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Wray!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stuart Wray!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lothar Dornier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt DeLap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dornier comes to the cage accompanied by Prussian March "Frei Weg". Lothar Dornier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt DeLap's chin.

Dornier
vs
DeLap

170 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Malicious Intent Fight Gear

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lothar Dornier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt DeLap!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dornier moves out of range of the body kick from DeLap.
DeLap shoots in looking for a takedown. Dornier tries to sprawl out of it but DeLap keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dornier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeLap avoids the head kick by Dornier.
DeLap lands a body shot.
DeLap takes a swing at Dornier's ribcage but misses.
DeLap comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeLap connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLap wants to slow Dornier down by chopping away at his legs.

DeLap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dornier, pushing him back against the cage.
DeLap landing knees to the body.
Dornier is breathing heavily.
DeLap trying to land knees to the body.
DeLap lands with a short shot to the head.

DeLap manages to break the clinch.
DeLap swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dornier.
Dornier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeLap lands a nice shot to the body.
DeLap cracks a nice hook into Dornier's ribs.
No joy there for DeLap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeLap bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Lothar Dornier has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from DeLap finds it's target.
Dornier checks the leg kick.
DeLap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dornier.
Dornier throws a head kick but DeLap moves out of range.
DeLap connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dornier momentarily.
Matt DeLap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dornier blocks a low kick nicely.
DeLap drops Dornier with a beautiful combination! Dornier stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DeLap is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dornier stuffs the takedown attempt from DeLap. DeLap gets slowly back to his feet.
Dornier walks into a stiff left hand from DeLap.
DeLap lands with a big right hook that stumbles Dornier - he's out on his feet here! DeLap follows up with another monster hook that separates Dornier from consciousness! Dornier falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! DeLap stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt DeLap!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Limoncello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limoncello comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Swamped - Lacuna Coil kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fred Lee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lee
vs
Limoncello

225 cm
20
250 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricardo Limoncello!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Limoncello shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Limoncello counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Limoncello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Limoncello drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Limoncello from controlling successfully.
Lee 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.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee wants to sweep here but Limoncello controlling him for the moment.
Limoncello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Lee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Limoncello is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Limoncello and Lee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lee misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Limoncello!
Lee is landing with some decent strikes but Limoncello is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lee unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Lee.
Lee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limoncello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee looking to finish Limoncello with some ground and pound. This is bad for Limoncello!
Limoncello looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lee landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Limoncello swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Limoncello working to try and regain half guard.
Lee lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Limoncello?
Lee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lee breaks from Limoncello's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Limoncello hang on?
Limoncello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Limoncello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Limoncello looks a forlorn figure.
Lee with good strikes from the mount here!
Lee lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Limoncello tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Lee has control of Limoncello's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Limoncello regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Limoncello is surviving well by controlling Lee's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee scoring with strikes but Limoncello is staying in there.
Lee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Limoncello in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Limoncello tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lee lands with some strikes.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Limoncello keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee unloading with bombs!
Limoncello flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lee landing shots from mount.
Limoncello wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lee landing shots from mount.
Lee is landing with some decent strikes but Limoncello is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.
Limoncello taking a bit of punishment here - Lee scoring with strikes.
Lee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lee 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.
Lee is putting a hurting on Limoncello here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lee works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee landing a few strikes.
Lee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lee wants to control but Limoncello is keeping him busy.
Limoncello dodges the ground and pound from Lee.
Fred Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Limoncello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Limoncello avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Limoncello but Limoncello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Limoncello counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Limoncello swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Limoncello closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Limoncello advances to half guard.
Lee is in trouble now - Limoncello has advanced to mount!
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Lee is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Limoncello pulls his head out easily.
Lee tries to roll over but Limoncello keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Limoncello.
Limoncello looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Limoncello avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Limoncello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Limoncello counters with a straight right hand.

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.
Nice uppercut there from Limoncello.
Lee with a poor takedown

and Limoncello counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lee flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Limoncello trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lee regains half guard.
Limoncello is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo Limoncello will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fred Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limoncello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Limoncello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Limoncello decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Limoncello postures up.

Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Limoncello drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Limoncello off! Limoncello jumps back into Lee's guard.

Lee has his foot on Limoncello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Limoncello works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee striking off his back but it's not causing Limoncello any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Limoncello drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Limoncello jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Limoncello manages to get himself to full guard.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Limoncello keeps moving.

Limoncello is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee wants to control from the top but Limoncello keeps moving.
Lee is in close to Limoncello's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee lands strikes from half guard.
Lee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Limoncello has hold of Lee's hands but Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lee thows a huge punch but Limoncello dodges it nicely.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Limoncello keeps working.
Limoncello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Limoncello misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lee connects with a nice short shot to Limoncello's temple.

Limoncello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Limoncello tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Limoncello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Limoncello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Limoncello counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Limoncello.
Lee throws a nice head kick!

Limoncello gets the takedown into side control.
Limoncello wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Limoncello are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Limoncello controlling him for the moment.
Limoncello postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee is trying to control the position but Limoncello postures up.

Limoncello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Limoncello with a nice head shot there.
Limoncello postures up.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Limoncello trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Lee 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.

Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Limoncello throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Limoncello shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Limoncello sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Limoncello is looking to improve his position.

Limoncello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee slips a nice elbow through Limoncello's hands, connecting with Limoncello's forehead.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Limoncello is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee slips a nice elbow through Limoncello's hands, connecting with Limoncello's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Limoncello blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Limoncello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Limoncello can do to turn this around?
Lee prevents Limoncello from improving his position.
Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Limoncello avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Limoncello misses with a body shot.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Limoncello bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee shoots and misses
and Limoncello counters with a nice uppercut.
Limoncello looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Limoncello counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Limoncello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Limoncello throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Limoncello stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee wants to improve his position but instead Limoncello has moved into half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Limoncello.
Limoncello has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Limoncello tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Limoncello thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Limoncello landing strikes from the mount.
Lee wants to control but Limoncello is having none of it.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Limoncello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.

Limoncello is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Limoncello eventually gives up the hold.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Limoncello's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Limoncello's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Lee had his way with Ricardo Limoncello in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Limoncello is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Limoncello's side.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Limoncello moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Limoncello fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Limoncello shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee throws a head kick but Limoncello moves out of range.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Limoncello's head.
Fred Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Lee throws a head kick but Limoncello moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Limoncello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fred Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Limoncello.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses

and Limoncello counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lee!
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Limoncello cracks Lee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lee can't escape the position.
Limoncello with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.

Limoncello with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Limoncello unloads with some shots from mount but Lee bucks and avoids them well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello thowing shots but they're missing.
Limoncello wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Limoncello is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Limoncello punching from mount but Lee doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Lee regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limoncello is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Limoncello blocks the strikes from Lee.
Lee tries to roll over but Limoncello keeps him under control.
Limoncello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lee gets full guard.
Limoncello working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lee working Limoncello over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee lands strikes from half guard.
Limoncello is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Limoncello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee slips a nice elbow through Limoncello's hands, connecting with Limoncello's forehead.
Lee trying to control the action but Limoncello is working from the bottom.
Ricardo Limoncello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Limoncello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Limoncello has hold of Lee's hands but Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lee working over Limoncello with some ground and pound. Limoncello looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fred Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Lee!
Fred Lee is the new heavyweight champion!