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SEC 83: Banner vs. Benjamin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers has chosen Step Into A World as his entrance music. Brett Rogers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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353 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brett Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rogers sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rogers trying to control here.
Anderson is stalling here. Rogers is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Anderson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rogers has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Anderson wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Rogers working the ground and pound.
Rogers has knee on belly and moves into mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson tries to hold on but Rogers postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Anderson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
Rogers just content to control the position.
Anderson is not content to let Rogers control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Rogers are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Rogers throws a strike aimed at the side of Anderson's head but Anderson avoids it well.
Rogers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rogers with shots to the head and body - Anderson looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has control of Anderson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Anderson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rogers landing strikes from the mount.
Rogers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rogers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rogers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers cracks Anderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Anderson wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
A big strike lands for Rogers! That's really hurt Anderson and he's turned his back - Rogers keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rogers jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Rogers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Shah Hekmatyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hekmatyar comes to the cage accompanied by Open Season. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ahmad Shah Hekmatyar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Hekmatyar gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the cage.
Lesnar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hekmatyar walks away with a smile on his face. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hekmatyar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hekmatyar clinches up against the cage.
Hekmatyar throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hekmatyar.
Hekmatyar misses with some punches.
Lesnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lesnar tries to stall but Hekmatyar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Hekmatyar.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
Hekmatyar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hekmatyar avoids it.
Hekmatyar is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hekmatyar down to the mat. Hekmatyar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.
Ahmad Shah Hekmatyar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Lesnar.
Lesnar shoots for a takedown but Hekmatyar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar swings for the body but Hekmatyar moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lesnar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hekmatyar smiles and moves away.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hekmatyar sprawls well. Hekmatyar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hekmatyar working aggressively here.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Hekmatyar throws a head punch that misses.
Hekmatyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar is trying to drag Hekmatyar to the mat but Hekmatyar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lesnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Hekmatyar controls his hands.
Lesnar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hekmatyar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hekmatyar.
It looks like Jason Lesnar has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lesnar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hekmatyar walks away with a smile on his face. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ahmad Shah Hekmatyar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hekmatyar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hekmatyar defends it nicely.
Hekmatyar tries to clinch up but Lesnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Hekmatyar shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to stand but Hekmatyar is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hekmatyar keeps working.
Lesnar tries to stand but Hekmatyar is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar swings around for an armbar but Hekmatyar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lesnar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hekmatyar slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar throws a leg kick but Hekmatyar checks it.
Lesnar moves into the clinch.
Hekmatyar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lesnar is looking to control Hekmatyar's arms but Hekmatyar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lesnar has his back to the cage.
Lesnar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hekmatyar is defending well for now.
Hekmatyar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lesnar goes for a takedown attempt but Hekmatyar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lesnar darts in and clinches Hekmatyar up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hekmatyar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hekmatyar gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Ahmad Shah Hekmatyar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Lesnar.
Lesnar wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Hekmatyar on the inside.
Hekmatyar lands a nice uppercut.
Hekmatyar lands with a light punch inside.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hekmatyar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hekmatyar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Hekmatyar has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnar.
Hekmatyar drops Lesnar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lesnar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lesnar is rocked!
That has opened up Jason Lesnar's cut even more.
Hekmatyar lands an uppercut that drops Lesnar! Hekmatyar follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Lesnar is still in real trouble! Can Hekmatyar finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar is trying to escape the position but Hekmatyar is controlling the position.
Lesnar seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking for a sweep but Hekmatyar has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lesnar wants to control but Hekmatyar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hekmatyar prevents Lesnar from getting the reversal.
Lesnar wants to control but Hekmatyar is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hekmatyar prevents Lesnar from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Lesnar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Hekmatyar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar rushes Hekmatyar and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Shah Hekmatyar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Lesnar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Hekmatyar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lesnar drives through and clinches with Hekmatyar against the cage.
Hekmatyar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hekmatyar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar is working for takedown but Hekmatyar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hekmatyar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ahmad Shah Hekmatyar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hekmatyar just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hekmatyar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hekmatyar has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnar.
Hekmatyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hekmatyar has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hekmatyar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The cut above Jason Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hekmatyar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hekmatyar working aggressively here.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Hekmatyar won't allow it.
Lesnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hekmatyar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hekmatyar moves into the clinch successfully.
Hekmatyar throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Hekmatyar lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hekmatyar lands with a right to the head.
Hekmatyar misses with a punch on the inside.
Hekmatyar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jason Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hekmatyar lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ahmad Shah Hekmatyar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Orban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Attila Orban!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orban just misses with a punch to the body.
Orban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koscheck.
Orban scores with a jab to the body.
Orban takes a swing at Koscheck's ribcage but misses.
Orban blocks a jab.
Koscheck moves away from the strike by Orban.
Orban misses with a body punch
and Koscheck counters with a shoot takedown. Orban fights it but they end up in guard.
Koscheck seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orban trying to keep a closed guard but Koscheck is proving a slippery customer.
Koscheck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck trying to control but Orban is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aaron Koscheck.
Orban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orban misses with a body shot.
Orban misses with a wild body shot.
Attila Orban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koscheck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koscheck.
Orban swats away the attempt to clinch by Koscheck.
Orban misses with a hook to the body
and Koscheck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Orban looking for a sweep. Not yet Orban, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck tries to free his leg and advance position but Orban is retaining full guard.
Koscheck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Orban's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koscheck in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Koscheck wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Orban has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck shoots in looking for a takedown. Orban tries to sprawl out of it but Koscheck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koscheck closes the distance and clinches up with Orban, looking for a takedown. Koscheck pushes Orban against the cage but Orban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Koscheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orban misses with a series of wild punches.
Orban lands a jab to Koscheck's midsection.
Orban throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Koscheck to counter with a crisp jab.
Orban fails with a takedown attempt.
Koscheck defending well as Orban loads up on a big left hand.
Orban scores with a punch to the head.
Orban misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koscheck counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koscheck throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orban is being controlled here.
Orban is not content to let Koscheck control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orban can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orban is trying to control Koscheck's posture but Koscheck avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Koscheck dominated that round.
That's time! Koscheck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Koscheck does it's job there.
Orban misses with a hook. Koscheck ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Orban. No joy for Koscheck on that attempt.
Orban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koscheck.
Orban looks to score with a jab to the body but Koscheck is just out of range.
Koscheck moves into the clinch successfully.
Koscheck looking for a takedown.
Koscheck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orban swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koscheck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koscheck is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Koscheck is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Orban can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck controlling the position easily from mount.
Koscheck is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Orban misses with a wild body shot.
Orban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koscheck.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Koscheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck scores a takedown into full mount!
Koscheck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koscheck is really struggling to control Orban but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Koscheck is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Koscheck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orban is fending him off so far but Koscheck persists. Nope, Orban circles away and we're back to standing.
Orban swings for the body but Koscheck moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koscheck.
Orban misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koscheck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orban will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koscheck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koscheck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orban thows a body shot but no joy.
Koscheck dives in and grabs Orban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orban pushes down on Koscheck's head and hops out.
Orban misses the body punch
and Koscheck counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koscheck content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orban actively working from the bottom here.
Orban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koscheck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koscheck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aaron Koscheck just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed right hand from Orban misses the target.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orban as he avoids it easily.
Koscheck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koscheck slaps away a takedown attempt from Orban, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koscheck manages to avoid it.
Orban misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Koscheck dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Koscheck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orban scores with a shot to the body.
Orban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koscheck.
Orban works Koscheck's body with a nice hook.
Orban lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koscheck was well out of range. Poor timing from Orban.
Orban jabs at Koscheck's body.
Orban takes a swing at Koscheck's ribcage but misses.
Koscheck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Aaron Koscheck has been cut.
Koscheck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orban. Koscheck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orban throws a body punch but Koscheck moves out of range.
Orban with a jab.
Orban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koscheck was well out of range. Poor timing from Orban.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koscheck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koscheck.
Orban works Koscheck's body with a nice hook.
Orban scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koscheck in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Orban as Koscheck shoots in.
Orban misses with a body shot.
Orban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orban cracks Koscheck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orban doesn't manage to clinch there - Koscheck circles away.
Orban thuds a left hand into Koscheck's body.
Orban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koscheck moves away.
Orban takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Attila Orban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orban is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koscheck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orban looks to score with a jab to the body but Koscheck is just out of range.
Orban connects with a body shot that sends Koscheck's belly button to the back.
Orban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koscheck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orban.
Orban swings for the body but Koscheck moves out of range.
Orban misses with a hook to the body
and Koscheck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koscheck stops Orban from standing up.
Koscheck wants to pass the guard but Orban is keeping the position.
Koscheck sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Orban is trying to keep Koscheck in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aaron Koscheck just wasn't active enough.
Orban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koscheck moves away.
Koscheck walks into a left hand.
Aaron Koscheck's cut is getting worse.
Orban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koscheck moves away.
Orban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orban throws a body punch but Koscheck moves out of range.
Orban is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koscheck rather than just go for the knockout.
Orban misses with a wild body shot.
Koscheck scores with a takedown into Orban's guard.
Koscheck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck advances position into side control!
Aaron Koscheck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koscheck happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Attila Orban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koscheck has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Koscheck!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deon Du Plessis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Crack Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Du Plessis comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember the name. Crack Corn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jimmy cracks heads and he dont care kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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30
168 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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30
165 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deon Du Plessis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Crack Corn!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Plessis tries to clinch but Crack Corn is having none of it.
Du Plessis wants to clinch up but Crack Corn keeps it at a distance.
Du Plessis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Du Plessis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Du Plessis rushes Crack Corn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Du Plessis misses with a punch on the inside.
Du Plessis is looking to control Crack Corn's arms but Crack Corn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Du Plessis has his back to the cage.
Crack Corn being controlled against the cage.
Crack Corn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Du Plessis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crack Corn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crack Corn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Du Plessis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deon Du Plessis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Crack Corn.
Du Plessis moves in looking to clinch but Crack Corn pushes him off.
Du Plessis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crack Corn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crack Corn looks for a takedown but Du Plessis sprawls well.
Du Plessis takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Crack Corn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Du Plessis doesn't seem phased though.
Du Plessis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crack Corn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crack Corn swats away the attempt to clinch by Du Plessis.
Du Plessis rushes Crack Corn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Du Plessis misses with an elbow over the top.
Du Plessis stops a takedown attempt from Crack Corn.
A nice left hand lands by Du Plessis.
Crack Corn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Du Plessis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Du Plessis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Du Plessis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crack Corn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Du Plessis tries a knee to the head but Crack Corn blocks it.
Crack Corn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Du Plessis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Du Plessis.
Crack Corn tries to score a body lock takedown but Du Plessis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Du Plessis manages to pull guard.
Crack Corn throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crack Corn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Du Plessis looking to control.
Crack Corn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crack Corn stopping the sweep attempt from Du Plessis.
Crack Corn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crack Corn 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Du Plessis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crack Corn throws a nice looking combination but Du Plessis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Du Plessis wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Plessis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Crack Corn or perhaps it was just good defense by Du Plessis which made him look bad.
Crack Corn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crack Corn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Du Plessis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crack Corn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Crack Corn misses.
Crack Corn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Du Plessis but Du Plessis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Du Plessis is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Du Plessis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Du Plessis wants to clinch up but Crack Corn keeps it at a distance.
Du Plessis slips a jab from Crack Corn.
Du Plessis doesn't manage to clinch there - Crack Corn circles away.
Du Plessis doesn't manage to clinch there - Crack Corn circles away.
Crack Corn looks to score with a jab to the body but Du Plessis is just out of range.
Du Plessis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn throws a series of punches but Du Plessis moves out of range.
Crack Corn feints a jab promting Du Plessis to slip. Crack Corn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Du Plessis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Du Plessis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Du Plessis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crack Corn is trying to defend but Du Plessis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Du Plessis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Crack Corn reverses the position - he's now on top in Du Plessis's guard.
Crack Corn throwing strikes from guard but Du Plessis blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crack Corn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crack Corn wants to control from the top but Du Plessis keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Du Plessis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Du Plessis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Du Plessis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crack Corn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Du Plessis swivels and escapes.
Du Plessis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crack Corn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Du Plessis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crack Corn shoots in and bounces Du Plessis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Du Plessis has momentary wrist control but Crack Corn slips an elbow through the middle.
Crack Corn landing with the ground and pound.
Du Plessis trying to control the position.
Crack Corn advances to half guard.
Du Plessis wants to control but Crack Corn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crack Corn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Du Plessis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack Corn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Du Plessis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crack Corn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crack Corn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jimmy Crack Corn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crack Corn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crack Corn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Du Plessis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crack Corn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crack Corn is keen to just control but Du Plessis is a slippery customer.
Crack Corn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Du Plessis sees it coming and defends easily.
Crack Corn moves into full mount! Du Plessis won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn controlling from mount.
Crack Corn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack Corn working the ground and pound effectively.
Crack Corn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crack Corn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Du Plessis is desperately trying to improve his position but Crack Corn has a good base and remains in mount.
Crack Corn lands a big elbow.
Du Plessis tries to hold on but Crack Corn postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn lands a nice shot to the head.
Crack Corn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Du Plessis is looking to escape.
Crack Corn lands a nice shot to the head.
Du Plessis is in a horrible position here. Crack Corn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Du Plessis tries to hold on but Crack Corn pushes him away.
Crack Corn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Crack Corn with a couple of short strikes.
Crack Corn lands a big elbow.
Du Plessis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack Corn controlling from the full mount.
Oh Du Plessis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crack Corn postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Du Plessis in real trouble here! The ref calls for Du Plessis to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Crack Corn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phillip E Cheesesteak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devan Dubnyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Devan Dubnyk enters the cage!
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182 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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23
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip E Cheesesteak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devan Dubnyk!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheesesteak dodges the punch combination from Dubnyk.
Cheesesteak tries to move into range but Dubnyk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dubnyk ducks under a wild hook from Cheesesteak.
Dubnyk works over Cheesesteak's head and body with a nice combination.
Cheesesteak fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Dubnyk.
Cheesesteak slips a jab and a cross from Dubnyk.
Dubnyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheesesteak.
A jab from Dubnyk finds it's way through Cheesesteak's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubnyk throws a jab when Cheesesteak was well out of range.
Cheesesteak tries to clinch there but Dubnyk circles away.
Cheesesteak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Dubnyk does no damage.
Dubnyk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Devan Dubnyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheesesteak shoots in for a takedown but Dubnyk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dubnyk misses with a double jab.
Dubnyk stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip E Cheesesteak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubnyk scores with the left hand. Cheesesteak knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubnyk fails to land with a series of punches.
Dubnyk lands the left hand.
Cheesesteak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dubnyk loads up on a big right hand but Cheesesteak slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubnyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheesesteak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Dubnyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dubnyk misses with a looping left.
A big left from Cheesesteak misses.
Dubnyk misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubnyk misses with a few strikes there.
Cheesesteak takes one to the chin there.
Devan Dubnyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubnyk connects with a right hand. Cheesesteak shakes it off.
Dubnyk ducks under a wild hook from Cheesesteak.
A slow jab from Cheesesteak misses its intended target.
Dubnyk looks to land a combination but Cheesesteak avoids it well.
A combination from Dubnyk does no damage.
Dubnyk throws a shot from downtown. Cheesesteak moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheesesteak has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dubnyk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cheesesteak had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dubnyk connects with a right that clearly hurt Cheesesteak. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Dubnyk proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Cheesesteak collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devan Dubnyk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy The Crocodile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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25
178 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
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28
177 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy The Crocodile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crocodile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Neil manages to avoid it.
Jimmy The Crocodile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile cracks O Neil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Crocodile misses with a double jab
and O Neil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crocodile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Neil.
The Crocodile looks for the body kick but O Neil saw that one coming.
The Crocodile swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Neil counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from The Crocodile misses.
The Crocodile misses with a body shot.
The Crocodile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Neil blocks a head kick by The Crocodile.
A slow jab from The Crocodile misses its intended target.
O Neil misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crocodile takes a swing at O Neil's ribcage but misses.
O Neil misses with a right hand
and The Crocodile counters with an outside leg kick.
The Crocodile throws a hook but O Neil blocks it.
An inside leg kick from The Crocodile misses.
The Crocodile misses with a body shot.
O Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crocodile is just out of range.
O Neil slips a jab and a cross from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile throws out a powerful jab.
O Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
The Crocodile swings for the body but O Neil moves out of range.
The Crocodile scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Mickey O Neil has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crocodile.
The Crocodile ducks under a wild hook from O Neil.
The Crocodile looks for the body kick but O Neil saw that one coming.
The Crocodile connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for The Crocodile.
O Neil's corner calls for a 1-2. O Neil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Crocodile lands a nice looking body shot.
The Crocodile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Crocodile.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile throws an overhand right that lands on O Neil's shoulder, as O Neil tries to avoid the shot.
The Crocodile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Neil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
O Neil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crocodile lands a jab to the nose.
O Neil avoids the body shot from The Crocodile.
Some wild striking there from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile throws a nice looking combination but O Neil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Crocodile jabs at O Neil's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crocodile.
O Neil defending well as The Crocodile loads up on a big left hand.
O Neil misses with a looping left.
O Neil looks to throw the jab but The Crocodile is out of range.
The Crocodile feints a jab promting O Neil to slip. The Crocodile then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. O Neil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from The Crocodile.
Nice body punch from The Crocodile.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Crocodile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Crocodile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Neil lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy The Crocodile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey O Neil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Crocodile lands a lovely overhand right.
The Crocodile lands an overhand right.
The Crocodile with a jab.
The Crocodile feints and then cracks O Neil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Neil down.
The Crocodile will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Crocodile fails to land with a series of punches.
The Crocodile has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
O Neil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Neil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Crocodile is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crocodile slips under a jab from O Neil.
Jimmy The Crocodile is winning the standup battle so far.
O Neil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Crocodile back to the cage. O Neil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Crocodile.
O Neil cracks The Crocodile with a good jab.
The Crocodile lands a leg kick that knocks O Neil off balance momentarily.
O Neil misses with a double jab.
The Crocodile looks to land a combination but O Neil avoids it well.
A jab lands there for The Crocodile.
O Neil lands with a nice body punch.
The Crocodile throws a head kick that misses.
The Crocodile misses with a hook to the body
and O Neil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from O Neil misses its intended target.
O Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crocodile is just out of range.
The Crocodile swinging wildly here.
The Crocodile is looking to score with low kicks.
The Crocodile paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - The Crocodile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Crocodile throws a body kick that misses.
O Neil throws a one two combo.
The Crocodile connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from O Neil misses.
The Crocodile misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from The Crocodile. Those never looked like landing.
Jimmy The Crocodile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crocodile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Crocodile throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Neil.
The Crocodile misses with a hook.
The Crocodile takes one to the chin there.
The Crocodile misses with a left hand
and O Neil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Crocodile misses with a hook. O Neil ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile misses with a double jab
and O Neil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Neil throws a body punch but The Crocodile moves out of range.
The Crocodile misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crocodile throws a right and a left that O Neil avoids nicely.
The Crocodile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Crocodile gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Neil with a hook.
O Neil has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Neil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Crocodile is rocked!
The Crocodile misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mickey O Neil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The Crocodile throws a combination that misses
and O Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crocodile lands with an overhand left.
O Neil moves out of range as The Crocodile throws a body kick.
The Crocodile looks to score with a jab to the body but O Neil is just out of range.
The Crocodile throws a front kick that sends O Neil stumbling back into the cage.
O Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crocodile is just out of range.
The Crocodile lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice uppercut there from O Neil.
A combination from The Crocodile does no damage.
The Crocodile slips a jab and a cross from O Neil.
The Crocodile misses with a hook. O Neil ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - The Crocodile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Crocodile lands the left hand.
O Neil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Crocodile to score with a decent uppercut.
The Crocodile fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Neil checks it well.
The Crocodile throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Neil defending well as The Crocodile loads up on a big left hand.
The Crocodile misses the shot to the body.
The Crocodile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Neil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Crocodile lands a slapping body shot.
O Neil misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as O Neil blocks the leg kick.
The Crocodile throws a hook but O Neil blocks it.
A big left from The Crocodile misses.
O Neil swinging wildly here.
The Crocodile throws a lazy uppercut
and O Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crocodile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crocodile misses with a looping left.
O Neil's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Neil duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by O Neil.
The Crocodile takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Crocodile is looking to land body kicks.
The Crocodile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Neil throws a lazy right hand but The Crocodile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Crocodile misses with a body kick.
A cross from The Crocodile lands.
The Crocodile misses with a few strikes there.
O Neil moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Neil manages to avoid it.
The Crocodile misses with a wild body shot.
The Crocodile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Neil.
The Crocodile misses with an uppercut
and O Neil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Crocodile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Neil moves away.
The Crocodile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neil connects with a jab.
The Crocodile throws a series of punches but O Neil moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Crocodile throws a lazy uppercut
and O Neil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Crocodile walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy The Crocodile.
Well The Crocodile 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy The Crocodile!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Spicoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim comes to the cage accompanied by Ode to General Kim Il Sung. Spicoli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wipe Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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200 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sung Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Spicoli!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim tries to clinch up.
Spicoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Spicoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spicoli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kim momentarily.
Kim fails with the takedown.
Spicoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Kim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spicoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Spicoli.
Spicoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kim checks a leg kick.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Spicoli misses the target.
Spicoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim scores with a kick to the body.
Spicoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Spicoli.
Kim tries to clinch but Spicoli is having none of it.
Spicoli throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim rushes Spicoli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kim misses with a knee strike.
Kim tries a knee to the head but Spicoli blocks it.
Kim tries a knee to the head but Spicoli blocks it.
Kim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spicoli avoids it.
Spicoli scores with a shoulder strike.
Kim looking to slow down the pace here.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but Spicoli blocks with his arms.
Kim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spicoli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kim tries to pull guard but Spicoli won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sung Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Spicoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Spicoli.
Kim tries for a takedown but Spicoli manages to get underhooks.
Spicoli lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spicoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spicoli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Spicoli.
Spicoli manages to break the clinch.
Kim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spicoli swivels and escapes.
Spicoli scores with a shot to the body.
Spicoli tries to land a leg kick but Kim saw it coming and moves away.
Spicoli misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Spicoli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Spicoli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spicoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spicoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Kim.
Jab, jab by Spicoli - just one landing.
It looks like Sung Kim has been cut.
Spicoli digs a good hook to Kim'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!
Spicoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spicoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kim has time to react.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spicoli.
Kim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeff Spicoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spicoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kim sprawling to the canvas! Kim rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Spicoli finish him?!
Kim is rocked!
Spicoli steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Kim is out on his feet! Spicoli sets himself and nearly takes Kim's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeff Spicoli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elizondo Tacos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mortis comes to the cage accompanied by Crush 'em by Megadeth. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Mortis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elizondo Tacos!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacos takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Elizondo Tacos has been cut.
Tacos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tacos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mortis leaves Tacos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Mortis. No joy for Tacos on that attempt.
Kyle Mortis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elizondo Tacos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortis throws a series of punches but Tacos moves out of range.
Tacos dives in and grabs Mortis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mortis pushes down on Tacos's head and hops out.
No luck for Tacos with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mortis as Tacos shoots in.
Mortis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mortis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortis drops Tacos with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mortis follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Mortis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taeko Yataki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yataki has chosen Jingle bells as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taeko Yataki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yataki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage throws a nice head kick!
Randy Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yataki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Savage.
Yataki is rocked!
Savage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yataki is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage is pressed up against the cage. Yataki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savage down to the mat. Savage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yataki seems to have recovered his senses.
Yataki slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Yataki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Nice cross by Savage.
Savage cracks Yataki with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Yataki tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Savage pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Yataki is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Savage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Benjamin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner comes to the cage accompanied by xavier rudd - energy song. Benjamin Jr has chosen Sans Pression - Numéro 1 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
192 lbs
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185 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Benjamin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin Jr slips under a jab.
Benjamin Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Banner showed some decent athleticism there.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benjamin Jr's head.
Benjamin Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benjamin Jr's head.
Banner misses with a head shot. Benjamin Jr uses the momentum to regain guard.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Benjamin Jr is retaining full guard.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner wants to control from the top but Benjamin Jr keeps moving.
Banner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Benjamin Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benjamin Jr is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thomas Benjamin Jr.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Benjamin Jr is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner.
Banner misses with a hook. Benjamin Jr ducked under it nicely.
Thomas Benjamin Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Benjamin Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr misses the jab.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benjamin Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benjamin Jr blocks the body kick.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin Jr moves away.
Banner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benjamin Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner's hands.
Benjamin Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr throws a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Benjamin Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banner in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benjamin Jr.
Banner misses the jab.
Benjamin Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benjamin Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benjamin Jr misses the shot to the body.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banner misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benjamin Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benjamin Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner.
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 Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benjamin Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benjamin Jr connects with the punch.
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banner checks a leg kick.
Banner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Banner lands in his opponent's guard.
Banner trying to control but Benjamin Jr is working from the bottom.
Benjamin Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Banner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner regains half guard.
Banner is positioning himself well to prevent Benjamin Jr advancing to mount.
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benjamin Jr pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr moves nicely into side control.
Benjamin Jr stands up and beckons Banner to his feet.
Benjamin Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benjamin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banner misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin Jr. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benjamin Jr throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Benjamin Jr scores with a push kick.
Benjamin Jr thumps Banner with a low kick.
Benjamin Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Benjamin Jr throws a push kick but Banner slaps the foot to one side.
Benjamin Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Benjamin Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benjamin Jr is looking to chop away at Banner's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a chopping leg kick but Benjamin Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr slips under a jab from Banner.
Benjamin Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benjamin Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benjamin Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benjamin Jr throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benjamin Jr ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Banner lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin Jr thows a body kick. Banner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Benjamin Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benjamin Jr lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Benjamin Jr 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!
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benjamin Jr. That's going to slow Banner down.
Banner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benjamin Jr's half guard.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benjamin Jr keeps working.
Banner thows a huge punch but Benjamin Jr dodges it nicely.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benjamin Jr keeps working.
Banner passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner punching from mount but Benjamin Jr doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Benjamin Jr blocking the ground and pound.
Banner unloads with some shots from mount but Benjamin Jr bucks and avoids them well.
Banner scoring with strikes but Benjamin Jr is staying in there.
Banner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Banner punching from mount but Benjamin Jr doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Banner throws some wild stikes that Benjamin Jr manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to control the pace but Benjamin Jr is squirming around nicely.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benjamin Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner breaks from Benjamin Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner working Benjamin Jr over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner looking to finish Benjamin Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Benjamin Jr!
Banner avoids the attempt from Benjamin Jr to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Benjamin Jr has worked his arm free - good work by Benjamin Jr!
Benjamin Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Benjamin Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Banner is staying active.
Banner laying and praying for a moment but Benjamin Jr takes advantage and regains half guard.
Benjamin Jr is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benjamin Jr avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a strike but Benjamin Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Benjamin Jr keeps moving.
Benjamin Jr seems keen to control Banner's posture.
Banner 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner throws and elbow that misses. Benjamin Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banner's guard. Nice move by Benjamin Jr!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Banner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benjamin Jr.
Banner misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benjamin Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banner.
Banner throws a series of punches but Benjamin Jr moves out of range.
Benjamin Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benjamin Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benjamin Jr slips a jab from Banner.
Banner slips a jab from Benjamin Jr.
Jab from Benjamin Jr.
Banner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benjamin Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
Banner lunges at Benjamin Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benjamin Jr's hand.
Benjamin Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benjamin Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Banner throws a push kick but Benjamin Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas Benjamin Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benjamin Jr avoids the body shot from Banner.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner shoots in for a double leg but Benjamin Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banner scores with a nice right hand.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin Jr moves away from the strike by Banner.
Banner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and Benjamin Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner avoids the body shot from Benjamin Jr.
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!
Benjamin Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Benjamin Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benjamin Jr throws a leg kick but Banner checks it.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banner thows a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner misses with a right hand
and Benjamin Jr counters with a head kick.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin Jr.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Benjamin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Banner is rocked!
Banner works Benjamin Jr's body with a nice hook.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Benjamin Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benjamin Jr misses with a straight left.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benjamin Jr manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Benjamin Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benjamin Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benjamin Jr lands with an overhand left.
Benjamin Jr tries to sprawl but Banner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner looks to land a strike but Benjamin Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner postures up in Benjamin Jr's guard and throws a big left but Benjamin Jr blocks it.
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banner trying to control but Benjamin Jr is working from the bottom.
Benjamin Jr pulls Banner in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Benjamin Jr dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Benjamin Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
Benjamin Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Benjamin Jr.
Banner misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Benjamin Jr misses with a body shot.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benjamin Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner.
Benjamin Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Benjamin Jr connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benjamin Jr.
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!
Banner moves out of range of the body kick from Benjamin Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banner misses with a jab to the body
and Benjamin Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Banner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Banner working over Benjamin Jr with some ground and pound. Benjamin Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Benjamin Jr is not content to let Banner control the position.
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benjamin Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Benjamin Jr is working away.
Banner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banner 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benjamin Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner postures up in Benjamin Jr's guard and throws a big left but Benjamin Jr blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Benjamin Jr has wrist control.
Banner trying to control but Benjamin Jr is working from the bottom.
Banner thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjamin Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruce Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Benjamin Jr has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Bruce Banner retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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