FWC 18 Mc Auley V Reardon II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Logan
vs
Burns

196 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Logan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burns sprawls well initially but Logan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Logan is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Logan wants to pass the guard but Burns is defending well.
Logan is working hard here to advance position.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Logan is working away from the top position though.

Logan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Logan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Logan tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns looks gassed!
Logan tries to clinch up.

Logan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Logan has hold of Burns's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Burns seems comfortable defending it but Logan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Burns is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Burns is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Logan couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Logan!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stelios Nicosiou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liu Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicosiou comes to the ring accompanied by Shit it down. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Nicosiou
vs
Kang

190 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stelios Nicosiou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liu Kang!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicosiou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kang can pounce on him.
Kang misses with a body kick.
Nicosiou lands a head shot.
Kang misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kang. That's going to slow Nicosiou down.
Nicosiou shoots for a double leg takedown but Kang sprawls well. He's pushed Nicosiou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nicosiou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nicosiou moves out of range as Kang throws a body kick.
Kang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu Kang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicosiou slips under a jab.
Kang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nicosiou.
Kang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nicosiou checks it well.

Nicosiou scores with a takedown into Kang's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicosiou advances position into side control!
Kang tries to escape but Nicosiou is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicosiou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kang keeps working.
Nicosiou controls the position.
Nicosiou trying to control the position but Kang is working away.

Nicosiou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nicosiou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Nicosiou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kang, who protects the arm well.
Nicosiou is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kang is pushing Nicosiou's head away, looking to escape. Nicosiou manages to hold on to the position though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kang has eaten all the pies!
Nicosiou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kang keeps working.
Kang wants to get back to his feet but Nicosiou drags him back down.

Nicosiou is trying to get an arm triangle but Kang is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nicosiou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kang tries to escape but Nicosiou is in control.

Nicosiou tries for a kimura but Kang is defending well.
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.
Kang wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nicosiou content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nicosiou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nicosiou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicosiou avoids the head kick by Kang.
Kang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stelios Nicosiou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nicosiou fakes the leg kick and cracks Kang in the body.
Kang tries to work over Nicosiou's front leg with a kick but Nicosiou checks it.
Nicosiou lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Nicosiou closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Nicosiou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Nicosiou has hold of Kang's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kang tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nicosiou cranks the arm and Kang screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kang, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stelios Nicosiou!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Stanlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Langston had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Langston
vs
Stanlay

189 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
206 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Langston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Stanlay!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Stanlay does no damage.
Langston throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Billy Stanlay has been cut.
Langston lands a nice shot that snaps Stanlay's head back.
Langston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe Langston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langston lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Stanlay sprawling to the canvas. Langston follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Stanlay hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanlay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Langston thows a huge punch but Stanlay dodges it nicely.

Langston stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stanlay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That has opened up Billy Stanlay's cut even more.
Stanlay looks gassed!
Langston tries to clinch there but Stanlay circles away.
Langston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stanlay misses with a series of wild punches.
Langston tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanlay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanlay fails to land the takedown.
Langston lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Stanlay sprawling to the canvas. Langston follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Stanlay hang on?

Stanlay is rocked!
Langston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Langston wants to stand up but Stanlay has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Langston is keen to just control but Stanlay is a slippery customer.
Langston is really struggling to control Stanlay but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Stanlay actively working from the bottom here.
Langston trying to control the action but Stanlay is working from the bottom.
Langston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Langston working over Stanlay with some ground and pound. Stanlay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Langston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stanlay is just riding it out for now. Langston eventually gives up the hold.
Langston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stanlay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Stanlay actively working from the bottom here.
Langston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Langston tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stanlay.
Langston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stanlay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Langston is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanlay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A left and a right from Langston both land. Nice combination.

Billy Stanlay's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Langston scores with a head kick.
Langston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Stanlay's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Langston!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mackey Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik has chosen Stronger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Shain
vs
Malik

185 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mackey Shain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad Malik!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain tries to bum rush Malik with a series of wild strikes but Malik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Shain gets the takedown into side control.
Malik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malik is pressing down on Shain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malik has his hands on Shain's head, controlling the position.
Malik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Shain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Malik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shain has Malik in his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Malik passes Shain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Malik prevents Shain from improving his position.

Malik 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.

Shain actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik wants to take a breather but Shain is having none of it.
Shain wants to control but Malik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shain flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Malik blocks the strikes from Shain.

Shain looking for submissions off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Malik shoots in and bounces Shain off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Malik trying to control the position from guard on top but Shain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shain swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Malik is posturing up here but Shain has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Malik tries to roll out but it's too tight and Malik has to tap! Slick submission there by Shain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mackey Shain!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Scoup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson comes to the ring accompanied by Roll Over DJ. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hudson
vs
Scoup

183 cm
19
186 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

210 cm
23
198 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, One Scoup!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scoup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Scoup.
Hudson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scoup was well out of range. Poor timing from Hudson.
Scoup looks to land a left hand but Hudson moved out of range nicely.
Hudson throws a right and a left that Scoup avoids nicely.
Scoup scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scoup waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hudson.
Scoup jabs Hudson right on the nose. Hudson blinks but takes it well.
Hudson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scoup wants to clinch up but Hudson keeps it at a distance.
Scoup stalks Hudson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hudson's face. Hudson staggers backwards, shaken.
Hudson moves out of range of the strikes.
Scoup jabs at Hudson's body.

Hudson clinches.
Hudson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scoup up against the ropes.
Scoup tries for a takedown but Hudson manages to get underhooks.
Hudson can't get the takedown.

Hudson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hudson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hudson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hudson digs a good hook to Scoup's body.
Scoup slips a jab and a cross from Hudson.
Hudson throws a right and a left that Scoup avoids nicely.
Hudson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like One Scoup has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scoup throws a series of punches but Hudson moves out of range.
Scoup looks gassed!
Hudson misses with a head kick.
Hudson swings for the body but Scoup moves out of range.
Scoup on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scoup misses with a wild body shot.
Scoup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hudson circles away quickly and effectively.
Scoup has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scoup there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hudson misses with a few strikes there.
Hudson thuds a left hand into Scoup's body.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hudson swinging wilding here.
Scoup moves out of range of the body kick from Hudson.
Scoup swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hudson jabs Scoup right on the nose. Scoup blinks but takes it well.

Hudson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hudson lands an elbow inside.
Scoup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Hudson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hudson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Scoup is rocked!
Hudson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Scoup is still on wobbly legs! Can Hudson finish him?
Hudson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Scoup! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Hudson is unloading with more strikes now! Scoup drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Hudson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dextor Lavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Insano
vs
Lavy

180 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
176 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Insano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dextor Lavy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavy tries to bum rush Insano with a series of wild strikes but Insano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Insano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Insano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lavy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lavy.

Insano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lavy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Dextor Lavy has been cut.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Lavy's ribcage.
Insano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Insano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lavy is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Insano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Insano stalling the fight.
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Insano landing knees to the body.
Insano lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lavy looks gassed!
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lavy's face.
Insano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Insano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Insano.
Insano lands a knee to the body.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lavy's face.
Insano landing knees to the body.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lavy wants a takedown.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lavy is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Insano scores with a knee to the head.
Insano tries a knee to the head but Lavy blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lavy has had enough of the clinch but Insano keeps him there for the moment.
Insano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lavy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lavy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lavy throws an elbow that misses.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Lavy is looking to break free of the clinch but Insano has double underhooks.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lavy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Lavy is blocking nicely.
Lavy misses with some punches.
Insano misses with a knee strike.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but Lavy blocks with his arms.
Lavy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lavy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Insano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Captain Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dextor Lavy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Insano.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lavy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Insano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Insano holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Insano misses with a knee to the head.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lavy looking to stall.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
Insano stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Insano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavy.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Lavy is blocking nicely.
Lavy is trying to drag Insano to the mat but Insano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Lavy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lavy is trying to drag Insano to the mat but Insano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but Lavy blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Insano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dextor Lavy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Insano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lavy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Insano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lavy manages to avoid it.
Lavy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Insano's waist but Insano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lavy off to one side.
Lavy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lavy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Captain Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dextor Lavy.

Lavy tries to keep at a distance but Insano has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Insano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Insano scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Insano landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Insano trying to land knees to the body.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Lavy takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Insano with a knee to the head.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but Lavy blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Insano just leaning against Lavy, taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lavy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Insano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lavy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Insano leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Insano.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lavy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Lavy is blocking nicely.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Insano landing knees to the head.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but Lavy blocks with his arms.
Insano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lavy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lavy tries to pull guard but Insano holds him up against the ropes and eventually Lavy drops back down to his feet.
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
Insano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Lavy's ribcage.
Insano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavy.
Lavy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Insano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lavy tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Insano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Insano.
Stalling in the clinch from Insano.
Lavy can't break the clinch.
Insano landing knees to the body.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lavy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Insano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Insano taking a breather.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insano stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Insano would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Insano tries a knee to the head but Lavy blocks it.
Lavy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Insano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Insano with a knee to the head.
Insano scores a nice knee to the body.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but Lavy blocks with his arms.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lavy's face.
Lavy wants to get back to striking at distance but Insano won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Insano.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lavy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A knee to the head by Insano.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Insano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dextor Lavy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Insano is looking to clinch.
Lavy misses with a kick to the body.
Lavy tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Insano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Lavy is blocking nicely.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Insano misses with a knee to the head.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Lavy is blocking nicely.
Lavy wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lavy blocks it with crossed arms.
Lavy wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Insano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lavy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Insano clinches up with Lavy and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Insano misses with a knee to the head.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lavy tries to break the clinch but Insano is controlling the position.
Lavy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Insano smiles and moves away.
Captain Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dextor Lavy.
Insano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lavy clinches but Insano breaks the clinch

and Insano counters by clinching up.
Insano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lavy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Insano misses with a knee strike.
Lavy fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Insano misses with a knee to the head.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lavy avoiding damage as Insano throws knees to the body.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lavy is looking to break free of the clinch but Insano has double underhooks.
Lavy is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lavy can't get the takedown.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Insano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Insano landing knees to the body.
Insano scores with a knee to the head.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lavy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lavy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Insano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lavy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lavy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lavy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Insano walks away with a smile on his face. Lavy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Insano pushes Lavy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lavy's face.
Insano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lavy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Insano.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Insano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Lavy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Insano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lavy is keeping busy.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lavy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lavy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
Insano misses with a knee strike.
Dextor Lavy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lavy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Insano scores with a knee to the head.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but Lavy blocks with his arms.
Lavy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lavy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Captain Insano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lavy is trying to drag Insano to the mat but Insano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Lavy tries to throw a body punch but Insano avoids it by throwing Lavy back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Insano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Insano 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Insano!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Liebling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Liebling could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Black's chin.

Liebling
vs
Black

180 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Liebling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a series of punches but Liebling avoids them all with ease.
Liebling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
Black throws a series of punches but Liebling avoids them all with ease.
Liebling avoids the body shot from Black.
Liebling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black misses with a looping left.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Black throws a series of punches but Liebling avoids them all with ease.
Liebling blocks a jab.
Liebling swinging wilding here.
Liebling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Black counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liebling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liebling shoots and misses
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Liebling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liebling looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Liebling fails to land the takedown.
Liebling misses with a double jab
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liebling thinking.
Black throws a combination. Liebling tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Black throws a right and a left that Liebling avoids nicely.
Black misses with a wild combination.

Liebling has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Liebling wants to stall.

Liebling breaks from the clinch.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Liebling.
Liebling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Black counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liebling slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liebling checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liebling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black thows a body shot but no joy.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Liebling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liebling wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Liebling with a poor takedown
and Black makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Black lands a body shot.

Liebling scores a takedown into full mount!
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.
Liebling tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Black tries to lock up and control but Liebling gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to reverse the position but Liebling maintains control.
Liebling trying to control but Black is having none of it.
Black regains half guard.
Black pushes Liebling off looking to stand but Liebling dives back in and keeps control.
Black moves into full guard.
Black 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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Black dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liebling takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Black throws a series of punches but Liebling avoids them all with ease.
Liebling moves away from the strike by Black.
Liebling tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Liebling dodges the punch combination from Black.
Black misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liebling needs to keep his hands up - Black had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Black.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Black. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liebling was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.

Liebling decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Liebling wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
Liebling tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.

Liebling is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Black is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Liebling!

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RATING
0%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amato comes to the ring accompanied by Du Hast. Jules Winnfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Amato
vs
Winnfield

180 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

CROWN

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domenic Amato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Winnfield's shoulder, as Winnfield tries to avoid the shot.
Amato throws a hook but Winnfield avoids it easily.
Amato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winnfield on the side of the head.

It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
Amato misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Winnfield with that takedown attempt.
Winnfield misses with a takedown attempt - Amato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winnfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Domenic Amato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Winnfield.
Winnfield shoots for a takedown but Amato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winnfield ducks under a wild hook from Amato.
Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Winnfield's shoulder, as Winnfield tries to avoid the shot.
Amato is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Amato's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Winnfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Winnfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amato is fending him off so far but Winnfield persists. Nope, Amato circles away and we're back to standing.
Amato misses with a double jab.

Winnfield tries to keep at a distance but Amato has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield has Amato pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Amato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Winnfield tries to pull guard but Amato holds him up against the ropes and eventually Winnfield drops back down to his feet.
Winnfield looking for a takedown.
The is referee keeping an eye on Amato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Amato gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Winnfield regains guard.
Winnfield keeping full guard, as Amato tries to pass.
Amato working some strikes from top position.

Amato 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.
Amato won't allow Winnfield to sweep him here.
Amato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winnfield is keeping the position for now.

Winnfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winnfield looks gassed!
Amato wants to pass the guard but Winnfield is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winnfield is trying to stand.
The fighters are battling for position here. Winnfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Amato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amato landing some decent shots from guard.
Amato content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Amato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amato stops Winnfield from standing up.
Amato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winnfield is keeping the position for now.
Amato trying to control but Winnfield is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato looking to pass the guard.
Amato distracts Winnfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Winnfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amato is looking to stand up but Winnfield won't let him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Winnfield has a takedown stuffed.
Winnfield takes one to the chin there.
Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winnfield avoids the body shot from Amato.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield defending well as Amato loads up on a big left hand.
Amato waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Winnfield.
Winnfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amato throws out the jab.
Amato waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Winnfield.
Amato throws a right and a left that Winnfield avoids nicely.
A big right from Amato misses.
Amato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amato digs a good hook to Winnfield's body.
Amato swinging wilding here.
Amato misses with a wild combination.
Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Amato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Winnfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amato as he jumps to the side.
Winnfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amato is fending him off so far but Winnfield persists. Nope, Amato circles away and we're back to standing.
Winnfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amato pinned against the cage. Amato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Domenic Amato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Winnfield.
Amato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winnfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Amato misses.
Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amato misses with the combination.
Amato is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Domenic Amato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winnfield is breathing heavily.
Winnfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amato as he avoids it easily.
Winnfield shoots in but Amato avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato catches Winnfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Amato shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amato showed some decent athleticism there.
Winnfield is not content to let Amato control the position.

Amato is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winnfield sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like Amato is going to stand back up.
Winnfield wants to control but Amato is keeping busy.
Amato is nestled in close to Winnfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winnfield actively working from the bottom here.
Amato scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Amato looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Amato tries to stand and escape but Winnfield is controlling the position.
Amato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Winnfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amato is really struggling to control Winnfield but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Winnfield looking for submissions off his back.
Amato drops an elbow to the side of Winnfield's head.
Amato trying to control the action but Winnfield is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Amato misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winnfield tries to keep at a distance but Amato has taken the fight into the clinch.

Amato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winnfield tries for a takedown but Amato circles away easily
and Amato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winnfield is trying desperately to land a takedown but Amato is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Winnfield.
Amato throws a shot from downtown. Winnfield moves away and avoids it.
Amato scores with a jab to the body.
Amato misses the shot to the body.
Amato misses with a few strikes there.
Winnfield dodges the punch combination from Amato.
Amato thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amato moves into range and clinches up with Winnfield.

Amato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winnfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amato counters with a straight right hand.
Amato misses with an uppercut.
Domenic Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amato scores with a nice head shot.
Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winnfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amato lands a nice shot that snaps Winnfield's head back.
Amato fails to land with a series of punches.

Amato looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Winnfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Amato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Amato throws out a loose jab but Winnfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winnfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winnfield misses with a takedown
and Amato counters with a stiff right hand.
Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winnfield manages to avoid it.
Winnfield with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Amato counter with a right hand.
Domenic Amato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Winnfield.
Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
Amato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winnfield can do to turn this around?
Winnfield fails with the takedown

and Amato counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Winnfield!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amato cracks Winnfield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Amato cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Winnfield is bucking up trying to escape but Amato cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield is in all sorts of trouble here.
Amato scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Winnfield?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winnfield working to try and regain half guard.
Winnfield is bucking up trying to escape but Amato cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Winnfield that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Amato looking for a guillotine from mount but Winnfield is having none of it.
Amato fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Amato dominating with strikes here.
Winnfield tries to reverse the position but Amato maintains control.
Amato postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Winnfield looks a forlorn figure.
Amato punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato avoids the attempt from Winnfield to control.
Amato with good strikes from the mount here!
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.
Amato lands a big shot there that rocks Winnfield but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Amato postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Winnfield looks a forlorn figure.
Domenic Amato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amato has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Winnfield's face.
Amato wants to control the pace but Winnfield is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Amato connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Amato connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Winnfield is trying desperately to improve position.

Amato looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Amato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winnfield on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Amato breaks from Winnfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Amato lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Amato connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Winnfield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amato punishing his opponent with strikes.
Amato breaks from Winnfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Winnfield is looking to improve his position but Amato isn't that keen on the idea.
Amato lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Amato connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Amato dominating with strikes here.
Amato controlling the pace for now.
Amato lands a big elbow.
Domenic Amato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amato prevents Winnfield from getting the reversal.
Amato controlling the pace for now.
Jules Winnfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Amato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amato 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Amato!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mc Auley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Reardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Mc Auley is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mc Auley
vs
Reardon

186 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Mc Auley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Reardon!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Auley stuffs the takedown.
Hank Reardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Auley with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Mc Auley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reardon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Mc Auley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mc Auley working for a triangle but Reardon defends it easily.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reardon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reardon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Mc Auley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reardon with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mc Auley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mc Auley is breathing heavily.
Reardon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reardon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reardon works over Mc Auley with some ground and pound from guard.
Reardon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Reardon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reardon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mc Auley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reardon pushes down on Mc Auley's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Mc Auley looking for submissions off his back.
Mc Auley taking some punishment here, with Reardon in his half guard.
Reardon working over Mc Auley with some ground and pound. Mc Auley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reardon lands with a punch from half guard.
Mc Auley wants to get back to full guard but Reardon has passed into side control.
Mc Auley manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Auley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reardon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just 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.
Reardon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reardon is in close to Mc Auley's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Mc Auley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reardon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reardon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reardon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mc Auley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reardon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reardon with a nice head shot there.
Reardon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reardon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mc Auley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reardon lands a couple of digs.
Reardon landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Mc Auley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reardon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reardon pushing down on Mc Auley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mc Auley won't allow Reardon to pass to mount.
Reardon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reardon lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Reardon there.
Reardon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mc Auley moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reardon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mc Auley's guard.

Mc Auley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reardon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reardon with a nice head shot there.
Mc Auley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Reardon is now in half guard.
Mc Auley has hold of Reardon's hands but Reardon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reardon is nestled in close to Mc Auley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Reardon there.
Mc Auley taking some punishment here, with Reardon in his half guard.
Reardon working Mc Auley over with strikes.

Mc Auley looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Reardon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Reardon tries to clinch up.
Reardon stuffs the takedown.
Mc Auley slips under a jab.
Mc Auley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mc Auley fails with the takedown

and Reardon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mc Auley won't be happy with that.
Reardon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mc Auley to see if he's OK.
Mc Auley taking a bit of punishment here - Reardon scoring with strikes.
Reardon lands some shots froms side control.
Mc Auley is trying to get back to half guard.
Mc Auley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reardon working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Auley tries to improve position but can't.
Reardon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mc Auley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mc Auley tries to improve position but can't.
Mc Auley is working hard here to advance position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Reardon as he connects with a hook.

Reardon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Reardon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mc Auley misses with a takedown

and Reardon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mc Auley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reardon lands a couple of digs.
Mc Auley has momentary wrist control but Reardon slips an elbow through the middle.
Reardon looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mc Auley looking for a guillotine here but Reardon defends easily.
Reardon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Reardon gets to his feet. Mc Auley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mc Auley shoots for a takedown but Reardon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mc Auley shoots in but Reardon avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Reardon clinches up with Mc Auley and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mc Auley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reardon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon scores with a hook to the body.
Reardon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reardon lands a right hand.
Mc Auley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reardon prevents it.
Mc Auley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reardon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reardon lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reardon.
A short right from Reardon.
Reardon lands a hook that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Reardon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reardon lands with a light punch inside.
Reardon lands an elbow inside that Mc Auley shrugs off.
Reardon is leaning against Mc Auley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Reardon.
A hook to the body from Reardon.
Reardon scores with a shot to the side of Mc Auley's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reardon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mc Auley takes a shot to the head.
Reardon lands with a right to the head.
Reardon lands a shoulder strike.
Mc Auley takes a shot to the head.
Mc Auley misses with a knee to the head.
Reardon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Reardon misses with an elbow strike.
Mc Auley takes an elbow to the temple.
Reardon digs a right hand into Mc Auley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mc Auley's gas tank.
A short right from Reardon.
Reardon lands with a light punch inside.
Reardon cracks Mc Auley with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reardon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reardon scores with a hook to the body.
Reardon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Reardon on the inside.
Reardon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mc Auley's defenses.
Reardon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Reardon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Reardon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reardon wants to clinch.

Reardon instigates a clinch.
Reardon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reardon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reardon.
Reardon stops a takedown attempt from Mc Auley.
Reardon lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Reardon on the inside.
Mc Auley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mc Auley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reardon lands with a left to the head.
Reardon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reardon lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Reardon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reardon working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reardon digs a right hand into Mc Auley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mc Auley's gas tank.
Reardon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Reardon.
Reardon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Reardon.
A short uppercut from Reardon.
A hook to the body from Reardon.
Reardon lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Reardon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reardon lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reardon.
Mc Auley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reardon smiles and moves away.

Mc Auley tries to keep at a distance but Reardon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reardon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mc Auley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reardon is working Mc Auley over against the ropes.
Reardon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reardon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Reardon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reardon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reardon lands a nice knee to the body.
Reardon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reardon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reardon works on Mc Auley's body with a couple of short punches.
Mc Auley takes an elbow to the temple.
Reardon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Reardon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
A short right from Reardon.
Reardon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reardon scores with a shot to the side of Mc Auley's head.
Mc Auley takes a shot to the head.
Reardon lands with a left to the head.
Reardon lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Reardon.
Reardon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reardon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reardon stops a takedown attempt from Mc Auley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mc Auley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reardon lands a body punch.
Reardon lands a left hand.
Reardon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mc Auley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mc Auley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reardon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reardon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Nice body punch from Reardon.
Mc Auley is trying to drag Reardon to the mat but Reardon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Reardon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Reardon cracks Mc Auley with a nice body shot.
Reardon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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.
Reardon lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reardon.
Reardon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Reardon lands with a short shot to the head.
Reardon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mc Auley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reardon.
Reardon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Mc Auley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reardon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reardon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reardon lands with a light punch inside.
Reardon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mc Auley.
Reardon can't find room to land a body shot as Mc Auley controls the action.
Reardon swings wildly with an uppercut but Mc Auley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mc Auley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reardon just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Reardon has a couple of punches blocked by Mc Auley.
Reardon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Reardon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Reardon really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Reardon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mc Auley shoots in for a takedown but Reardon shows good takedown defense.
Reardon wants to clinch up but Mc Auley keeps it at a distance.

Reardon forces Mc Auley back against the ropes and clinches.
Reardon lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Reardon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reardon lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Reardon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reardon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Reardon.
Reardon stops a takedown attempt from Mc Auley.
Reardon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reardon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Reardon lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Reardon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reardon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reardon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reardon lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Auley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mc Auley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reardon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Reardon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reardon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reardon lands a shoulder strike.
Reardon pushes Mc Auley back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reardon lands with a right to the head.
Reardon lands a left hand.
A short left from Reardon.
Mc Auley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reardon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mc Auley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reardon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mc Auley in his tracks.
Reardon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mc Auley shoots and misses

and Reardon counters by clinching up.
A short left from Reardon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reardon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Reardon - that landed with a thud.
Mc Auley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mc Auley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reardon lands a left hand.
Reardon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reardon lands a nice elbow.
Mc Auley has Reardon pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Reardon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reardon scores with a shoulder strike.
Reardon lands a nice elbow.
Reardon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reardon.
Reardon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reardon.
Still in the clinch, Reardon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reardon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mc Auley has Reardon pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Reardon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Reardon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Reardon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Reardon.
Mc Auley wants a takedown.
Reardon scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Reardon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reardon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mc Auley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reardon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reardon.
Reardon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reardon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reardon.
Reardon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mc Auley or not.
A head punch on the inside from Reardon fails to land.
Mc Auley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mc Auley blocks an uppercut.
Reardon lands a right hand.
A short right from Reardon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mc Auley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reardon walks away with a smile on his face. Mc Auley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mc Auley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Reardon counters by clinching up.
Reardon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mc Auley takes a shot to the head.
Reardon misses with some punches.
Mc Auley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hand to the body from Reardon.
Reardon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Reardon.
Reardon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mc Auleys head.
Reardon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reardon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reardon lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mc Auley.
Reardon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reardon misses with the head strike.
Mc Auley can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Reardon dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Reardon tries to clinch there but Mc Auley circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Reardon as Mc Auley shoots in.
Reardon keeps the fight on the outside.
Reardon wants to clinch up but Mc Auley keeps it at a distance.
Reardon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reardon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mc Auley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mc Auley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Reardon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reardon.
Reardon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reardon lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reardon lands a nice uppercut.
Hank Reardon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reardon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reardon.
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.
Reardon lands an elbow just above Mc Auley 's eye.
Reardon scores with a shot to the side of Mc Auley's head.
Reardon pushes Mc Auley back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reardon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reardon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reardon lands a body shot.
Reardon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reardon.
Reardon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mc Auleys head.
Reardon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Reardon.
Reardon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reardon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reardon.
Still in the clinch, Reardon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reardon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Reardon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
A short right from Reardon.
Reardon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reardon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reardon pushes Mc Auley back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reardon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mc Auley or not.

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.
Reardon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reardon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reardon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mc Auleys head.
Mc Auley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mc Auley blocking some punches.
Mc Auley tries to score a body lock takedown but Reardon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mc Auley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Reardon.
Mc Auley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mc Auley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mc Auley is working for takedown but Reardon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reardon lands an uppercut.
Reardon lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Reardon.
A short left from Reardon.
Reardon scores with a shoulder strike.
Reardon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reardon misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Reardon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reardon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reardon working aggressively here.
Mc Auley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reardon prevents it.
Reardon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Reardon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hank Reardon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mc Auley goes for a takedown attempt but Reardon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Reardon has managed to clinch.
A short right from Reardon.
A shot in the inside from Reardon.
Mc Auley tries to pull guard but Reardon won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reardon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reardon throws an elbow but misses.
Mc Auley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reardon prevents it.
Reardon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mc Auley backwards.
Reardon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reardon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brian Mc Auley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mc Auley jumps guard but Reardon stands there with Mc Auley around his waist. Mc Auley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mc Auley throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Reardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reardon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Reardon!
Hank Reardon is the new light heavyweight champion!