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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hempii Sapponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hempii Sapponen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Desmond Miles's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hempii Sapponen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapponen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of Miles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Desmond Miles has been cut.
Miles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Hempii Sapponen has been cut.
A big right from Sapponen misses.
Sapponen shoots in but no luck this time.
Miles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sapponen.
Sapponen has his takedown stuffed
and Miles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miles.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miles trying to control but Sapponen is working from the bottom.
Miles postures up.
Sapponen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miles is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles preventing the sweep.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapponen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles looking to pass the guard.
Sapponen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sapponen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sapponen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sapponen connects with the punch.
Sapponen scores with a nice strike.
Hempii Sapponen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Miles misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sapponen misses.
Sapponen looks to land a combination but Miles avoids it well.
Sapponen misses with a hook. Miles ducked under it nicely.
Miles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sapponen scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapponen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miles.
Miles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sapponen backs up against the cage.
Sapponen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miles pinned against the cage. Miles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Desmond Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hempii Sapponen.
Miles misses the shot to the body.
Miles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sapponen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miles moves out of range as Sapponen strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapponen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sapponen's guard.
Miles landing some decent shots from guard.
Sapponen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
Miles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sapponen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sapponen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sapponen keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miles stopping the sweep attempt from Sapponen.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapponen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sapponen trying to keep a closed guard but Miles is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Miles dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miles misses with a straight right.
Miles moves forwards but Sapponen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sapponen throws an overhand right that lands on Miles's shoulder, as Miles tries to avoid the shot.
Miles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sapponen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sapponen wants to control but Miles postures up.
Sapponen is looking to reverse the position.
Sapponen struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles working the head with strikes.
Sapponen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Miles tries to move into range but Sapponen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapponen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sapponen lands with a hook. Miles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miles lands with a hook. Sapponen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miles needs to keep his hands up - Sapponen had a free shot at his head there.
Miles is rocked!
Sapponen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Miles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sapponen misses with a hook.
Sapponen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sapponen misses with a straight right.
Miles seems to have got his legs back now.
Miles slips under a jab from Sapponen.
Sapponen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miles.
Hempii Sapponen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sapponen to the mat! Sapponen manages to get full guard.
Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desmond Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miles wants to control from the top but Sapponen keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Sapponen is keeping the position.
Miles trying to control but Sapponen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Desmond Miles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jab, jab by Sapponen - just one landing.
Sapponen misses with a right hand
and Miles counters with a nice body shot.
Miles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sapponen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sapponen as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miles ducks right into an uppercut from Sapponen.
A punch combination from Miles misses.
Sapponen slips a jab and a cross from Miles.
Sapponen dodges the punch combination from Miles.
Miles misses with a series of wild punches.
Sapponen throws a hook to the side of Miles's head but Miles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Sapponen.
Nice uppercut lands for Sapponen. That snapped Miles's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapponen leaves Miles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miles slips under a jab from Sapponen.
Jab from Sapponen.
Miles tries to score with a low kick but Sapponen moves his leg out of the way.
Desmond Miles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sapponen cracks Miles with a hook to the temple - Miles is on wobbly legs here! Sapponen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Miles falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sapponen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hempii Sapponen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terska Nupikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Real I Am Going To School You (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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135 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terska Nupikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Real I Am Going To School You!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nupikka looking to score a takedown here. I Am Going To School You is defending well but Nupikka drives through and ends up in I Am Going To School You's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
I Am Going To School You is trying to keep Nupikka in close.
Nupikka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
I Am Going To School You had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nupikka defends it easily.
I Am Going To School You working for a triangle but Nupikka defends it easily.
Nupikka is in close to I Am Going To School You's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nupikka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
I Am Going To School You avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nupikka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nupikka is looking to work some ground and pound but I Am Going To School You has wrist control.
Nupikka postures up and lands a big shot to I Am Going To School You's brow.
I Am Going To School You is trying to keep Nupikka in close.
Nupikka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nupikka trying to control but I Am Going To School You is working from the bottom.
I Am Going To School You working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nupikka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but I Am Going To School You is tightening it up a little... Nupikka has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nupikka reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nupikka taps out! Nice BJJ there by I Am Going To School You!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Real I Am Going To School You!
Real I Am Going To School You thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Walk. Anthony Ellison is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
11 - 13 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rock Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Head tries for a takedown but Ellison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ellison doesn't manage to clinch there - Head circles away.
Ellison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Head sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ellison somewhat.
Ellison leaves Head with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ellison is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Head misses.
Anthony Ellison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Head.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Ellison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ellison instigates a clinch.
Head drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ellison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head looking for a takedown.
Ellison manages to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Head sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ellison's guard.
Ellison tries to kick Head off but Head keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Head is keen to just control but Ellison is a slippery customer.
Head is taking a breather. Ellison says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Head trying to control the action but Ellison is working from the bottom.
Ellison is in trouble now - Head has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison tries to reverse the position but Head maintains control.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Head cracks Ellison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Head landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head dominating with strikes here.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Head dominated that round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head feints and as Ellison raises his hands in defense, Head changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Head 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.
Ellison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Head gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ellison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Head's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Head stands and steps away. Ellison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ellison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Head's sensitive parts.
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ellison drives through and clinches with Head against the cage.
Ellison lands a knee to the body.
Ellison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
Ellison darts in and clinches Head up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellison lands with an uppercut that bounces Head off the cage and back into range.
Ellison moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Ellison drives through and clinches with Head against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellison obliges.
Ellison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Head lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Head takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison decides to pull guard.
Head stops Ellison from standing up.
Head wants to control from the top but Ellison keeps moving.
Ellison wants to stand and escape but Head is having none of it.
Ellison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Head controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rock Head wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ellison lands a leg kick that knocks Head off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison fails with a takedown attempt.
Ellison moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Ellison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellison throws a head kick that Head semi-blocks.
Ellison checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellison stuffs the takedown.
Ellison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ellison shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Head.
Ellison drives through and clinches with Head against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ellison.
Ellison jumps guard but Head stands there with Ellison around his waist. Ellison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ellison.
Ellison lands a damaging elbow.
Ellison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison wants to clinch.
Ellison leaves Head with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ellison goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ellison closes the distance and clinches.
Head has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison breaks the clinch.
Ellison wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
Head shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ellison sprawls well. Ellison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Head 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head stands up and waves to Ellison to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Head or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellison which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellison tries to clinch but Head moves out of range.
Ellison fakes the leg kick and cracks Head in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison's corner calls for a 1-2. Ellison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rock Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ellison lands a high kick!
Head is rocked!
Ellison lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Head crumples to the floor! Ellison milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Ellison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Gaulterie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by Sometimes when we Fight. Floyd Pacquiao had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Gaulterie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gaulterie enables Pacquiao to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gaulterie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pacquiao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaulterie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaulterie keeping moving, preventing Pacquiao from controlling successfully.
Gaulterie is looking to stand up but Pacquiao isn't so interested in that idea.
Pacquiao trying to control but Gaulterie is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao landing with the ground and pound.
Pacquiao tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaulterie is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pacquiao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pacquiao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gaulterie is not content to let Pacquiao control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to take a breather but Gaulterie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Gaulterie keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pacquiao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pacquiao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaulterie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaulterie has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pacquiao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaulterie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaulterie throwing strikes from guard but Pacquiao blocks nicely.
Gaulterie stops Pacquiao from standing up.
Pacquiao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gaulterie uses it to pass to side control.
Pacquiao regains half guard.
Gaulterie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pacquiao controls his leg.
Pacquiao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gaulterie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pacquiao gets back to full guard.
Pacquiao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pacquiao working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Pacquiao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A left lands for Gaulterie.
Gaulterie swinging wildly here.
Gaulterie fails to land the takedown.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown but Gaulterie shows good takedown defense.
Gaulterie shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Gaulterie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Floyd Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Gaulterie.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Paul Gaulterie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaulterie to the mat! Gaulterie manages to get full guard.
Pacquiao 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.
Gaulterie wants to get back to his feet but Pacquiao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Gaulterie keeps moving.
Pacquiao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pacquiao looking to pass the guard.
Pacquiao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looking to sit in guard and control but Gaulterie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pacquiao pulls Gaulterie in close to prevent any damage.
Pacquiao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaulterie defends well.
Pacquiao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pacquiao looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacquiao, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao controls Gaulterie momentarily but Gaulterie frees himself.
We're going to have a standup here because Floyd Pacquiao wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A combination from Gaulterie does no damage.
Pacquiao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gaulterie sprawls well initially but Pacquiao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao wants to control but Gaulterie is keeping him busy.
Pacquiao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaulterie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking for a kimura but Gaulterie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pacquiao to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao is looking to take a break and control but Gaulterie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Pacquiao 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!
Gaulterie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaulterie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao misses with a wild body shot.
Gaulterie swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Gaulterie throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Gaulterie misses with a few strikes there.
Pacquiao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaulterie's half guard.
Pacquiao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaulterie defending well though.
Pacquiao trying to control the action but Gaulterie is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao is looking to advance position but Gaulterie won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao 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.
Pacquiao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaulterie defends it well.
Pacquiao in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gaulterie tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pacquiao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Floyd Pacquiao!
Floyd Pacquiao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Montros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montros kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Going Under - Evanescence. Goss has chosen Sybreed: Emma-0 as his entrance music. Joseph Goss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Montros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Goss!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montros checks a low kick from Goss.
Goss slips a jab and a cross from Montros.
Montros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goss checks a low kick from Montros.
Montros punishes Goss's body with a nice straight punch.
Joseph Goss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montros defends it nicely.
Goss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goss throws a sloppy head kick and Montros moves out of range easily.
Montros lands a body shot.
Montros closes the distance and clinches.
Goss trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but Montros blocks with his arms.
Montros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Montros, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montros breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss throws a head kick but Montros moves out of range.
Montros throws a solid leg kick but Goss takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Montros.
Goss tries for a takedown but Montros circles away easily
and Montros counters with a series of strikes. Goss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Montros cracks Goss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Goss.
Goss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montros checks the leg kick.
Goss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montros throws a looping overhand right but Goss ducks down to avoid it.
Goss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montros goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goss slips a jab from Montros.
Nice sprawl there from Montros as Goss shoots in.
Jason Montros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Goss.
Montros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goss.
Goss looks gassed!
Montros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montros scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss tries to clinch
and Montros counters with a leg kick.
Montros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Montros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montros.
Goss shoots in but Montros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montros moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goss is rocked!
Montros cracks Goss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goss is still on wobbly legs! Can Montros finish him?
Montros drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Goss right on the button. Goss goes down! Montros follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Montros gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Montros!
Jason Montros gave a mention to -OVERDOSE Factory- in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Overfield Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks's entrance music is Tom Sawyer. A fine choice. Overfield Jr has chosen I Need A Doctor as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Overfield Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks gets a clinch.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overfield Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Overfield Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Overfield Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Brooks blocks with his arms.
Overfield Jr is trying to pull guard but Brooks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Overfield Jr.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Overfield Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overfield Jr is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overfield Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Overfield Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Overfield Jr blocks a body shot from Brooks.
Overfield Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overfield Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Overfield Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brooks tries a body shot but Overfield Jr blocks it.
Overfield Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control but Overfield Jr is working from the bottom.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Overfield Jr is retaining full guard.
Overfield Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Overfield Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brooks passes into half guard.
Brooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brooks is working for a guillotine from mount but Overfield Jr frees his head quite easily.
Overfield Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Brooks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!
Overfield Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brooks is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Overfield Jr is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Overfield Jr flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Brooks anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Overfield Jr and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Brooks slips an arm under Overfield Jr chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Brooks has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Brooks is squeezing on Overfield Jr like an anaconda would it's prey. Overfield Jr fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Brooks!
Tyler Brooks really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MMA ANIMAL logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Caschera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danzig - Five Finger Crawl. The crowd seem to be enjoying Caschera's choice of entrance music: Crimson King by Demons & Wizards limited edition. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Caschera!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caschera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Caschera eats them both and turns towards Blake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Max Caschera has been cut.
Blake throws a body punch but Caschera moves out of range.
Caschera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake throws a right and a left that Caschera avoids nicely.
Blake scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Caschera tries to clinch up.
Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Caschera with that takedown attempt.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That has opened up Max Caschera's cut even more.
Blake lands with an overhand left.
The cut above Max Caschera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Blake.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caschera.
Blake stalls.
Blake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blake lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caschera tries to pull guard but Blake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caschera successfully pulls guard.
Caschera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caschera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.
Caschera is looking to stand up but Blake isn't so interested in that idea.
Blake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake drops back looking for a leg! Caschera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Caschera manages to kick Blake off! Blake jumps back into Caschera's guard.
Blake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Caschera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caschera controls Blake momentarily but Blake frees himself.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Caschera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caschera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caschera tries to move into range but Blake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Max Caschera's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blake scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake scores with a push kick.
Caschera looks gassed!
A nice inside leg kick there by Blake. That's going to slow Caschera down.
Blake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blake scores with a shot to the body.
Blake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caschera backs up against the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Max Caschera's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bernard Blake!
Bernard Blake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zef Tanghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zef Tanghe!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tanghe counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva throws a hook but Tanghe avoids it easily.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanghe was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva shoots and misses
and Tanghe counters with a thumping low kick.
Tanghe misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanghe. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanghe throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Tanghe staying out of range there.
Tanghe throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanghe's waist but Tanghe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Tanghe's head but Tanghe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanghe takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Tanghe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanghe moves out of range as Silva strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tanghe.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanghe tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanghe to the ground. Tanghe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanghe throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Tanghe. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Tanghe throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Tanghe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tanghe takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Zef Tanghe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanghe but Tanghe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanghe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanghe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanghe misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanghe misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Tanghe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Silva.
Tanghe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva throws a jab when Tanghe was well out of range.
Silva scores with a jab. Tanghe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tanghe throws out the jab.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanghe is retaining full guard.
Tanghe looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanghe, not yet.
Tanghe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanghe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tanghe wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva 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.
Tanghe keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tanghe pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tanghe takes one to the chin there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Tanghe thows a body shot but no joy.
Zef Tanghe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanghe pushes Silva away with a front kick.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanghe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Tanghe shows good takedown defense.
Tanghe avoids the body shot from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zef Tanghe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanghe scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tanghe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tanghe misses the shot to the body.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Tanghe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tanghe misses with a wild body shot.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanghe is just out of range.
Tanghe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva takes a swing at Tanghe's ribcage but misses.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanghe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zef Tanghe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanghe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanghe tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanghe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanghe misses with a hook.
Tanghe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tanghe connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanghe scoring well with a low kick there.
Tanghe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanghe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Tanghe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanghe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanghe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tanghe's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanghe wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tanghe is breathing heavily.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanghe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanghe pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tanghe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanghe is keeping the position for now.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva trying to control but Tanghe is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva works over Tanghe with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Tanghe keeps moving.
Silva advances to half guard.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tanghe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva wants to control but Tanghe is keeping him busy.
Junior Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanghe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanghe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
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 Junior Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tanghe lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanghe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Good shot there by Tanghe.
Silva slips under a jab from Tanghe.
Tanghe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanghe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva avoids the body shot from Tanghe.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Tanghe is defending the position.
Tanghe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Tanghe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanghe defending well though.
Tanghe is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tanghe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Tanghe won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Tanghe controlling the position well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva slips a jab from Tanghe.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Tanghe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanghe.
Tanghe staying out of range there.
Tanghe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe lands with a right hand.
Tanghe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Tanghe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Silva throwing strikes but Tanghe bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Tanghe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tanghe passes into side control.
Tanghe just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanghe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zef Tanghe.
I think Tanghe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygard comes to the cage accompanied by Dread Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. 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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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Nygard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Salvador!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador throws a low kick but Nygard moves out of range easily.
Salvador throws a head kick but Nygard moves out of range.
Nygard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Salvador checks it well.
Salvador throws a head kick but Nygard moves out of range.
Nygard blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Salvador.
Diego Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nygard checks a low kick from Salvador.
Nygard jabs Salvador right on the nose. Salvador blinks but takes it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Nygard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nygard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salvador's sensitive parts.
Salvador throws a low kick, looking for Nygard's leg but Nygard calmly moves out of range.
Nygard blocks a head kick by Salvador.
Salvador throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salvador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nygard checks a low kick from Salvador.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nygard, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nygard looks to land a body kick but Salvador moved away.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses
and Nygard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Diego Salvador has been cut.
Salvador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Salvador is predictable there
and Nygard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good shot there by Nygard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador throws a sloppy head kick and Nygard moves out of range easily.
Salvador looks gassed!
Some bone on bone action there as Nygard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salvador misses with a low kick.
Nygard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nygard drives through and clinches with Salvador against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nygard.
Nygard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nygard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nygard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nygard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Salvador is rocked!
That has opened up Diego Salvador's cut even more.
Salvador takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salvador is still on wobbly legs! Can Nygard finish him?
Nygard lands an elbow just above Salvador 's eye.
The cut above Diego Salvador's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nygard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salvador's defenses.
Nygard lands a damaging elbow.
Diego Salvador's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nygard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salvador wants to get back to striking at distance but Nygard won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Salvador's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leif Nygard!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Scurlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan has chosen No Easy Way Out as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josiah Scurlock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scurlock avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Scurlock ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scurlock counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henry Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan wants to clinch
and Scurlock counters with a left to the body.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Scurlock's shoulder, as Scurlock tries to avoid the shot.
Scurlock slips a jab from Morgan.
Scurlock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scurlock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Scurlock throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scurlock manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scurlock avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Scurlock keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Morgan.
Scurlock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scurlock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Scurlock tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.
Morgan with shots to the head and body - Scurlock looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Scurlock manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morgan.
Scurlock has one of Morgan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Morgan cracks Scurlock with a big right hand but Scurlock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Morgan controlling the position.
Scurlock is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan misses with the ground and pound.
Morgan lands a nice forearm strike.
Scurlock wants to control but Morgan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock keeping his opponent close.
Morgan grinds an elbow into Scurlock's temple.
Morgan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Morgan working the head and body with strikes.
Morgan wants to control but Scurlock is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Scurlock is avoiding damage well.
Morgan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morgan throws an elbow but Scurlock slips to the side and avoids it well.
Scurlock regains half guard, as Morgan was trying to land strikes.
Morgan moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to get an arm triangle but Scurlock is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scurlock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morgan.
Scurlock is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
Morgan cracks Scurlock with a big elbow.
Scurlock is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
Scurlock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morgan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scurlock is trying to work for a sweep but Morgan has mounted him!
Morgan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Scurlock hang on?
Morgan with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Morgan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Scurlock moves away and avoids it.
Scurlock is rocked!
Morgan throws a jab when Scurlock was well out of range.
Oh Scurlock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scurlock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Scurlock seems to have got his legs back now.
Scurlock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Scurlock counters with a three punch combo that has Morgan backing up. Morgan nods at Scurlock to acknowledge the strikes.
Josiah Scurlock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scurlock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scurlock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scurlock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morgan connects with a right hand. Scurlock shakes it off.
Morgan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morgan working Scurlock over with strikes.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Scurlock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Morgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scurlock's head.
Morgan working Scurlock over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scurlock trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scurlock's head.
Scurlock tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Scurlock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgan.
Scurlock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morgan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morgan's back!
Morgan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morgan gets back to half guard.
Morgan missing with punches from the bottom.
Scurlock tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scurlock is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Morgan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Scurlock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scurlock blocks the strikes from Morgan.
Scurlock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Scurlock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scurlock throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Scurlock blocks the strikes from Morgan.
Scurlock is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Scurlock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scurlock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morgan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scurlock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scurlock looking to pass the guard.
Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scurlock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scurlock has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Morgan 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!
Nice shot lands for Morgan.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scurlock was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scurlock moves away.
Morgan wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Morgan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scurlock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan tries to clinch but Scurlock is having none of it.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed
and Scurlock counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Scurlock misses.
Morgan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scurlock did well to prevent Morgan getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morgan lands a nice short elbow.
Morgan is working for a submission of some sort.
Scurlock is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morgan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morgan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scurlock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morgan.
Scurlock wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Scurlock moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scurlock wants to stand up but Morgan is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Scurlock keeps moving.
Morgan won't allow Scurlock to sweep him here.
Scurlock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scurlock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan landing with the ground and pound.
Scurlock keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scurlock keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan with a nice head shot there.
Scurlock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgan connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan trying to control but Scurlock is working from the bottom.
Morgan postures up.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Morgan really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Scurlock slips the punch.
Scurlock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Scurlock keeps it at a distance.
A nice combination there by Morgan.
Scurlock throws a combination that misses
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Morgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morgan tries to bum rush Scurlock with a series of wild strikes but Scurlock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan catches Scurlock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scurlock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Henry Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Scurlock circles away.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Scurlock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morgan under the eye.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scurlock.
Scurlock looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scurlock takes a step back to recover.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Scurlock tries to move into range but Morgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Scurlock ducks down to avoid it.
Scurlock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scurlock.
The fighters circling - Scurlock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scurlock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scurlock lands a jab-cross combination.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scurlock misses with a straight right.
Scurlock avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Good exchange - Morgan coming out on top.
Nice body kick from Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown. Scurlock tries to sprawl out of it but Morgan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scurlock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan has Scurlock up against the cage in a clinch.
Scurlock avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Scurlock tries to circle away but Morgan has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scurlock is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks.
Morgan prevents Scurlock from breaking the clinch.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but Scurlock blocks it.
Scurlock tries to break free but Morgan pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scurlock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Morgan 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!
Morgan cracks Scurlock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Scurlock is just out of range.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scurlock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Scurlock stuffs the takedown.
Morgan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morgan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scurlock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morgan is trying to control. Scurlock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morgan prevents Scurlock from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morgan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morgan lands with a punch from half guard.
Morgan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scurlock trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but Scurlock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Scurlock moves his hips nicely and gets into full 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.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henry Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scurlock controlling Morgan's posture.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scurlock is keeping the position for now.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Scurlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Morgan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morgan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scurlock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scurlock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scurlock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scurlock managing to control the position.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scurlock is on top in guard.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is nestled in close to Scurlock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morgan working over Scurlock with some ground and pound. Scurlock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scurlock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgan thows a huge punch but Scurlock dodges it nicely.
Josiah Scurlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Morgan there.
Henry Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scurlock landing small, sideways elbows.
Morgan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scurlock!
Scurlock wants to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan landing shots from mount.
Morgan prevents Scurlock from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morgan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Morgan!
Henry Morgan is the new bantamweight champion!
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