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AXF 11 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes into the arena with I gotta feeling blaring out of the sound system. Khanom Tom has chosen Round 5 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nai Khanom Tom !
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes misses with a wild body shot.
Khanom Tom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Marcus Hayes has been cut.
Hayes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khanom Tom lands a head kick!
Khanom Tom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hayes in his tracks.
Khanom Tom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hayes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Khanom Tom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayes 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.
Khanom Tom wants to get back to his feet but Hayes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khanom Tom has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hayes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Khanom Tom scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayes should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanom Tom cracks Hayes with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hayes tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Khanom Tom pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hayes is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nai Khanom Tom !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Gould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Drpic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Gould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Filip Drpic!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gould lands with a hook. Drpic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gould fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drpic manages to avoid it.
Drpic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gould comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gould throws a big shot that misses.
Gould lands with an uppercut that bounces Drpic off the cage and back into rage.
Drpic pushes Gould away with a front kick.
Drpic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gould is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drpic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drpic tries a head kick but it misses.
Gould takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drpic throws a head kick but Gould moves out of range.
Drpic is looking to slow Gould down with leg kicks.
Drpic cracks the inside of Gould's front leg.
Gould tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drpic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drpic throws a sloppy head kick and Gould moves out of range easily.
Drpic scores with a head kick.
Gould is rocked!
Drpic feints a jab and as Gould dips his head, Drpic unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Gould right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Gould falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Drpic smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Filip Drpic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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252 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Vukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emilio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Ramos.
Vukovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Josh Vukovic has been cut.
Ramos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos lands a big right hand that sends Vukovic crashing to the mat! Ramos stays standing though and waves Vukovic back to his feet!
Vukovic is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Ramos has cracked Vukovic with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Ramos lands another huge swinging hook and Vukovic tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Vukovic, before Ramos can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Emilio Ramos!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Carnivale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poopdeck PJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Carnivale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Poopdeck PJ!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnivale tries to clinch up but PJ circles away and keeps his distance.
Carnivale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carnivale throws a head kick that misses.
PJ slaps away a takedown attempt from Carnivale, before circling back to the center of the mat.
PJ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carnivale makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carnivale has his takedown stuffed
and PJ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carnivale tries a head kick but it misses.
Jesus Carnivale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PJ drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carnivale keeping moving, preventing PJ from controlling successfully.
Carnivale has momentary wrist control but PJ slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PJ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carnivale is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PJ with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carnivale keeping moving, preventing PJ from controlling successfully.
PJ prevents Carnivale from getting back to his feet.
Carnivale is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and PJ dives into side control.
PJ controls the position.
Carnivale is pushing PJ's head away, looking to escape. PJ manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
PJ tries to move to mount but Carnivale blocks the move with his legs.
PJ controlling the position.
PJ tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
PJ working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PJ scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carnivale to see if he's OK.
Carnivale is pushing PJ's head away, looking to escape. PJ manages to hold on to the position though.
PJ is staying tight to Carnivale's torso, preventing him from escaping.
PJ lands an elbow.
Carnivale is trying to control PJ's posture but PJ avoids it.
PJ thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
PJ trying to control the position but Carnivale is working away.
Carnivale wants to control but PJ postures up.
Carnivale prevents PJ from improving position.
PJ trying to control the action but Carnivale is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
PJ might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carnivale kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poopdeck PJ dominated 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.
Carnivale misses with a head kick.
Carnivale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
PJ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carnivale.
Carnivale tries to clinch but fails miserably
and PJ counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by PJ.
Carnivale wants to stand up but PJ is controlling him.
PJ is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carnivale is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carnivale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for PJ on the ground.
Carnivale is trying to control the position but PJ postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnivale wants to stand but PJ is controlling the position.
PJ sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carnivale wants to stand and escape but PJ is having none of it.
Carnivale is trying to keep PJ in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
PJ will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carnivale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PJ.
Jesus Carnivale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Carnivale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carnivale tries to clinch but PJ moves away
so PJ counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carnivale wants to stand and escape but PJ is having none of it.
PJ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
PJ prevents Carnivale from getting back to his feet.
PJ sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carnivale trying to keep a closed guard but PJ is proving a slippery customer.
PJ is pushing down on Carnivale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carnivale is fighting to maintain full guard but PJ has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PJ slows the pace down in half guard.
Carnivale tries to kick PJ off but PJ keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
PJ scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carnivale pushes PJ off looking to stand but PJ dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Carnivale is refusing to be controlled, as PJ sits in half guard.
Carnivale is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with PJ in particular looking to stall.
PJ passes to full mount!
Carnivale wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Carnivale wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poopdeck PJ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Carnivale stuffs the takedown attempt from PJ. PJ gets slowly back to his feet.
Carnivale tries to clinch but PJ moves away
and PJ counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
PJ wants to control but Carnivale is keeping him busy.
Carnivale is trying to get back to full guard.
PJ keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carnivale looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carnivale misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Carnivale tries to roll over but PJ keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnivale pushes PJ off and gets back to his feet.
PJ fails with the takedown
and Carnivale counters with a shoot takedown. PJ fights it but they end up in guard.
PJ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carnivale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
PJ looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carnivale is one step ahead there.
Carnivale stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale scores with a leg kick.
PJ drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carnivale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carnivale throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Carnivale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst PJ is controlling him.
PJ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale working a defensive guard here.
PJ passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carnivale is trying to buck PJ off.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carnivale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carnivale closes the distance looking to clinch
and PJ counters with a single leg into guard. Carnivale didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnivale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst PJ is controlling him.
PJ is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Poopdeck PJ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Poopdeck PJ.
I've got PJ 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poopdeck PJ!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sven TottSchlagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sven TottSchlagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harrison King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of TottSchlagen's head.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King throws a big shot that misses.
TottSchlagen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King throws a low kick but TottSchlagen avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
King loads up on a big right hand but TottSchlagen slips the punch.
TottSchlagen is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Harrison King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TottSchlagen tries to clinch up.
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King advances to full mount.
King has hold of TottSchlagen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and TottSchlagen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TottSchlagen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
TottSchlagen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
King seems to be working for a kimura but TottSchlagen defends the submission attempt.
TottSchlagen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but TottSchlagen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King controlling the pace.
TottSchlagen wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
King perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
TottSchlagen is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
TottSchlagen looking for submissions off his back.
King 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.
King seems to be working for a kimura but TottSchlagen defends the submission attempt.
King trying to control the action but TottSchlagen is working from the bottom.
TottSchlagen tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TottSchlagen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
TottSchlagen tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
TottSchlagen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
TottSchlagen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
TottSchlagen throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
TottSchlagen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but TottSchlagen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
TottSchlagen trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TottSchlagen misses with a head shot. King uses the momentum to regain guard.
TottSchlagen working some strikes from top position.
King managing to control the position.
King manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King goes for an armbar but TottSchlagen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from TottSchlagen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sven TottSchlagen will probably get the nod.
That's time! TottSchlagen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
King misses with a double jab.
TottSchlagen misses with a series of wild punches.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by TottSchlagen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King ducks under a wild hook from TottSchlagen.
King misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TottSchlagen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sven TottSchlagen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King throws a body kick that misses.
TottSchlagen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TottSchlagen was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
TottSchlagen misses with the combination.
TottSchlagen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
TottSchlagen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
TottSchlagen checks a low kick from King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King gets the takedown into side control.
King is trying to get an arm triangle but TottSchlagen is defending well.
TottSchlagen is looking for a sweep.
TottSchlagen is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
King scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TottSchlagen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
TottSchlagen stops King from passing to mount.
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
King is working to tighten is grip on TottSchlagen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. TottSchlagen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but King is really squeezing tight and eventually TottSchlagen passes out! King breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harrison King!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and even DAWSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). even DAWSON has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyle McGee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, even DAWSON!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DAWSON doesn't seem bothered though.
DAWSON slips a jab and a cross from McGee.
McGee misses with a wild combination.
McGee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DAWSON moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from McGee does no damage.
DAWSON has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGee finds it's way round the side to connect with DAWSON's head.
DAWSON misses with a wild combination.
DAWSON misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGee lands a jab-cross combination.
McGee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DAWSON.
DAWSON shoots in and drives through. McGee sprawls well.
McGee connects with a right hand. DAWSON shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by McGee as he connects with a hook.
DAWSON 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DAWSON tries to clinch but McGee moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from McGee.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from McGee misses.
McGee tries to bum rush DAWSON with a series of wild strikes but DAWSON uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DAWSON looks gassed!
McGee swinging wilding here.
McGee throws a series of punches but DAWSON moves out of range.
DAWSON is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyle McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of even DAWSON.
McGee stuffs the takedown attempt from DAWSON. DAWSON gets slowly back to his feet.
DAWSON drops his hands momentarily and McGee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kyle McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee lands a left and a right that send DAWSON crashing to the mat, dazed. McGee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
DAWSON is rocked!
McGee connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt DAWSON! He's out on his feet! McGee rushes in and drops DAWSON with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle McGee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Yelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yelton comes into the arena with "My Life" - The Game blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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186 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Yelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yelton.
Belfort instigates a clinch.
Yelton manages to pull guard.
Belfort wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Yelton's closed guard. He's half up but Yelton has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Yelton pivots and extends the arm, Belfort falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Yelton! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brett Yelton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Zullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zullo comes to the cage accompanied by Assistant To The Regional Manager - The Devil Wears Prada. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cosby's choice of entrance music: All Star. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Zullo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Cosby!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zullo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosby just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Cosby does no damage.
Zullo shoots in for a takedown but Cosby shows good takedown defense.
Zullo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cosby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zullo somewhat.
Zullo misses with a takedown attempt - Cosby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Zullo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosby catches Zullo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zullo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zullo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cosby throws a hook but Zullo avoids it easily.
Cosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Cosby finds it's target.
Zullo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cosby looks to land a right hand but Zullo moved out of range.
Cosby throws a looping overhand right but Zullo ducks down to avoid it.
Cosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cosby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zullo.
Sid Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosby looks to land a left hand but Zullo moved out of range nicely.
Cosby swings for the body but Zullo moves out of range.
Cosby leaves Zullo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zullo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zullo.
Zullo shoots for a double leg takedown but Cosby sprawls well. He's pushed Zullo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cosby misses with a few strikes there.
Cosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zullo.
Cosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zullo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cosby avoids it really well and circles away.
Cosby throws a nice looking combination but Zullo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zullo doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Cosby finds it's way through Zullo's defenses.
Cosby misses with a hook.
Cosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Cosby - just one landing.
Zullo avoids the body shot from Cosby.
Cosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Zullo.
Cosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zullo.
Cosby thows a body shot but no joy.
Cosby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cosby throws a body punch but Zullo moves out of range.
Cosby misses with the combination.
Cosby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zullo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Cosby.
Zullo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Cosby dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown by Zullo or perhaps it was just good defense by Cosby which made him look bad.
Zullo needs to keep his hands up - Cosby had a free shot at his head there.
Cosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Cosby misses.
Cosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zullo.
No joy there for Cosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cosby just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Cosby misses.
Sid Cosby 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.
Zullo closes the distance and clinches up with Cosby, looking for a takedown. Zullo pushes Cosby against the cage but Cosby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zullo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Zullo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosby connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zullo has a takedown stuffed.
Zullo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zullo dodges the punch combination from Cosby.
Zullo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cosby misses with a hook.
Cosby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zullo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cosby pinned against the cage. Cosby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cosby stuns Zullo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cosby wants it to stay on the feet.
Cosby throws a right hand that Zullo ducks under and follows up with a left that Zullo also avoids with ease.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zullo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cosby misses the shot to the body.
Sid Cosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zullo misses with a leg kick.
Cosby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cosby throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Cosby. No joy for Zullo on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby throws a hook but Zullo avoids it easily.
Zullo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosby.
Cosby throws a looping overhand right but Zullo ducks down to avoid it.
Cosby takes a swing at Zullo's ribcage but misses.
Cosby lands a nice looking body shot.
Cosby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zullo momentarily.
Zullo avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zullo.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosby. That snapped Zullo's head back.
Zullo shoots in for a takedown but Cosby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby lands with a hook. Zullo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zullo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zullo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cosby defends it nicely.
Sid Cosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cosby misses with a straight left.
Cosby misses with an uppercut.
Cosby connects with a right hand. Zullo shakes it off.
Cosby jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Cosby 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 cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cosby looks to throw the jab but Zullo is out of range.
Zullo moves out of range as Cosby strikes.
Zullo slips a straight right by Cosby.
Nice takedown defense from Cosby. No joy for Zullo on that attempt.
Cosby connects with a body shot.
Cosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cosby throws a lazy right hand but Zullo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cosby works Zullo's body with a nice hook.
Cosby scores with a jab to the body.
Zullo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zullo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cosby cracks Zullo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cosby throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cosby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cosby wants it to stay on the feet.
Zullo dodges the punch combination from Cosby.
Cosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cosby!
Zullo shoots in for a takedown but Cosby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Zullo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosby lands a right hook to the body.
Cosby scores with a nice right hand.
Cosby misses with a looping left.
Cosby lands a nice shot that snaps Zullo's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cosby cracks Zullo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zullo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Cosby misses.
A jab from Cosby does it's job there.
Cosby misses with a two punch combination.
Cosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zullo.
Cosby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zullo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cosby's waist but Cosby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zullo off to one side.
Cosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zullo fails with a takedown attempt.
Zullo tries to clinch there but Cosby circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby misses with a body shot.
Zullo shoots in for a takedown but Cosby shows good takedown defense.
Zullo slips a straight right by Cosby.
Cosby lands with an uppercut that bounces Zullo off the cage and back into rage.
Cosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zullo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zullo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosby misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zullo.
Zullo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cosby.
Sid Cosby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cosby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zullo avoids the body shot from Cosby.
Zullo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cosby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zullo drops back looking for a leg! Cosby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cosby manages to kick Zullo off! Zullo jumps back into Cosby's guard.
Zullo prevents Cosby from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Cosby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cosby 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Cosby!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalti Nioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Roma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nioka comes into the arena with Yellow submarines blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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282 lbs
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290 lbs
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kalti Nioka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Roma!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roma with a hook.
Nioka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nioka lands in his opponent's guard.
Nioka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nioka is one step ahead there.
Roma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nioka tries to free his leg and advance position but Roma is retaining full guard.
Roma 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.
Roma trying to keep a closed guard but Nioka is proving a slippery customer.
Nioka tries to free his leg and advance position but Roma is retaining full guard.
Nioka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nioka moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nioka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nioka shoots for a double leg takedown but Roma sprawls well. He's pushed Nioka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nioka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roma but Roma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalti Nioka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Roma misses.
Roma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nioka's head.
Roma misses with an uppercut.
Nioka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roma sprawls well initially but Nioka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nioka throwing shots but Roma is blocking nicely.
Roma works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nioka stopping the sweep attempt from Roma.
Nioka tries to free his leg and advance position but Roma is retaining full guard.
Roma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nioka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roma misses with a body shot.
Roma leaves Nioka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nioka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nioka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nioka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nioka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roma is controlling Nioka's posture.
Roma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roma landing strikes, looking to finish!
Roma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
BOOM! Roma connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nioka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nioka is in a horrible position here. Roma smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nioka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nioka is working hard here to advance position.
Nioka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nioka tries to get out of the position.
Roma landing strikes from the mount and Nioka is in trouble!
Roma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roma unloading with bombs!
Roma throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nioka is looking to get to half guard.
Roma cracks Nioka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roma pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Roma sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nioka is looking to improve his position but Roma isn't that keen on the idea.
Roma trying to control but Nioka is having none of it.
Nioka is in a horrible position here. Roma smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nioka is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roma with the ground and pound from mount.
Nioka tries to lock up and control but Roma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Roma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Roma misses its intended target.
Nioka ducks under a wild hook from Roma.
Nioka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nioka tries to free his leg and advance position but Roma is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nioka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nioka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roma is keeping the position for now.
Roma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nioka tries to free his leg and advance position but Roma is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nioka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nioka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Roma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nioka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nioka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nioka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nioka with the ground and pound but Roma uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roma is pulling down on Nioka's head. It's preventing any offense from Nioka, at least for the moment.
Roma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nioka is controlling him.
Nioka won't allow Roma to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nioka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roma is breathing heavily.
Roma keeping full guard, as Nioka tries to pass.
Roma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roma is on top in guard.
Nioka pulls Roma in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nioka trying to keep a closed guard but Roma is proving a slippery customer.
Nioka 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.
Roma thows a big elbow that misses.
Nioka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roma is one step ahead there.
Roma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nioka wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nioka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roma.
Kalti Nioka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roma stuffs the takedown.
Nioka defending well as Roma loads up on a big left hand.
Nioka shoots in for a takedown but Roma shows good takedown defense.
Roma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roma throws a jab but it's blocked by Nioka.
Roma rushes Nioka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roma struggles to land a body shot inside as Nioka controls his hands.
Roma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roma can't find room to land a body shot as Nioka controls the action.
Roma misses with a body punch.
Roma is pushing Nioka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roma breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kalti Nioka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roma misses the shot to the body.
Nioka dives in and grabs Roma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roma pushes down on Nioka's head and hops out.
Nioka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nioka moves away from the strike by Roma.
Roma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roma takes a swing at Nioka's ribcage but misses.
Roma stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalti Nioka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nioka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roma tries to kick Nioka off but Nioka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roma gets full guard.
Nioka won't allow Roma to sweep him here.
Roma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nioka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roma is keeping the position for now.
Nioka 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.
Nioka throws a big right hand that misses.
Nioka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nioka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roma avoids it really well and circles away.
Nioka misses with a takedown attempt - Roma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roma stuffs the takedown.
Nioka shoots for a double leg takedown but Roma sprawls well. He's pushed Nioka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roma cracks Nioka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Roma. No joy for Nioka on that attempt.
Roma jabs Nioka right on the nose. Nioka blinks but takes it well.
Nioka walks into a stiff left hand from Roma.
Roma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nioka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roma's waist but Roma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nioka off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nioka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roma as he avoids it easily.
Roma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roma digs a good hook to Nioka's body.
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!
Roma lands a jab to the head.
Roma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nioka was well out of range. Poor timing from Roma.
Roma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nioka's guard.
Roma stays in close to Nioka's body and controls the position.
Nioka keeping moving, preventing Roma from controlling successfully.
Roma throwing strikes from guard but Nioka blocks nicely.
Nioka trying to control the position.
Roma wants to control from the top but Nioka keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roma preventing the sweep.
Roma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nioka 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roma misses with a hook. Nioka ducked under it nicely.
Nioka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nioka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Roma manages to get back to half guard.
Nioka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roma!
Nioka throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Roma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nioka throwing shots but Roma is blocking nicely.
Ricky Roma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nioka thows a huge punch but Roma dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nioka thows a huge punch but Roma dodges it nicely.
Roma is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nioka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nioka working over Roma with some ground and pound. Roma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roma is pressing down on Nioka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nioka works over Roma with some ground and pound from guard.
Nioka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nioka is desperately trying to improve his position but Roma has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Roma really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roma throws a shot from downtown. Nioka moves away and avoids it.
Nioka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roma closes the distance and pushes Nioka back into the cage.
Roma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roma tries a body shot but Nioka blocks it.
Nioka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roma stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nioka as Roma tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roma is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roma stops a takedown attempt from Nioka.
Nioka is trying to drag Roma to the mat but Roma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalti Nioka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nioka has Roma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roma can't find room to land a body shot as Nioka controls the action.
Roma has had enough of the clinch but Nioka keeps him there for the moment.
Roma tries to work over Nioka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roma is working Nioka over against the cage.
Roma has picked Nioka up - he's going for a ride! Roma dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nioka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roma.
Nioka is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nioka has hold of Roma's hands but Roma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nioka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roma.
Nioka wants to get back to full guard.
Roma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nioka's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nioka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roma counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nioka won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nioka wants to control but Roma postures up.
Roma throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Roma creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nioka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Roma is looking to take a break and control but Nioka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nioka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roma off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nioka lands shots from the back.
Roma grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nioka landing with strikes.
Nioka misses with a punch to the head.
Nioka missing with strikes from the back.
Nioka doesn't have the hooks in and Roma manages to turn into his guard.
Nioka wants to sweep but no luck.
Roma is looking to work some ground and pound but Nioka has wrist control.
Roma stopping the sweep attempt from Nioka.
Roma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nioka is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nioka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roma throws a big shot that misses.
Nioka with a poor takedown
and Roma counters with a single leg into guard. Nioka didn't expect that.
Nioka looking for a sweep. Not yet Nioka, not yet.
Roma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nioka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nioka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nioka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nioka wants to sweep here but Roma controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Roma dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Donk. Roma catches Nioka right on the button with a cross.
Nioka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nioka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nioka has his takedown stuffed
letting Roma counter with a right hand.
Roma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nioka tries for a takedown but Roma circles away easily
enabling Roma to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalti Nioka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roma clinches up with Nioka and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Roma fails to land.
Roma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niokas head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Roma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roma stalling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roma. Nioka does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nioka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nioka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nioka lands in his opponent's guard.
Roma is looking to stand up but Nioka isn't so interested in that idea.
Nioka postures up in Roma's guard and throws a big left but Roma blocks it.
Nioka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nioka trying to move into half guard but instead Roma has managed to sweep!
Nioka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nioka is trying to control the position but Roma postures up.
Roma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalti Nioka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nioka misses with a takedown attempt
and Roma counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nioka!
Nioka tries to hold on but Roma pushes him away.
Roma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roma cracks Nioka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Roma tries to control but Nioka wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Roma there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nioka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nioka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roma fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Roma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nioka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roma lands a big elbow.
Roma lands a nice shot to the head.
Roma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nioka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roma controlling from the full mount.
Nioka is looking to improve his position but Roma isn't that keen on the idea.
Ricky Roma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roma punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roma working the ground and pound effectively.
Roma lands a heavy elbow.
Nioka taking shots to the head.
Roma avoids the attempt from Nioka to control.
Nioka regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Roma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Roma!
Ricky Roma is the new heavyweight champion!
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