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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes into the arena with Crazy Train blaring out of the sound system. 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Griffin stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
It looks like Mark Jones has been cut.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Griffin trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
That has opened up Mark Jones's cut even more.
Griffin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Griffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is chipping away with strikes.
The cut above Mark Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Griffin!
Our winner, Phil Griffin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Imbarge Sombdu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Imbarge Sombdu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brick Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor connects with a high kick.
It looks like Imbarge Sombdu has been cut.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Sombdu circles away.
Sombdu swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Sombdu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Sombdu feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Sombdu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sombdu preventing the sweep.
Sombdu trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Sombdu controlling him for the moment.
Sombdu is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sombdu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Imbarge Sombdu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sombdu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taylor lands a knee to the head.
Taylor with a knee to the head.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taylor scores with a knee to the head.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the head but Sombdu blocks with his arms.
Taylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sombdu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sombdu jumps guard.
Sombdu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
Sombdu is breathing heavily.
Sombdu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor drops back looking for a leg! Sombdu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sombdu manages to kick Taylor off! Taylor jumps back into Sombdu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor trying to control but Sombdu is working from the bottom.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sombdu's guard.
Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sombdu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sombdu is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sombdu is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brick Taylor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spar Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuken Yanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spar Bjj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryuken Yanagi!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj slips under a jab from Yanagi.
Bjj shoots for a takedown but Yanagi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yanagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjj shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yanagi misses with a looping left.
Bjj ducks under a wild hook from Yanagi.
Yanagi misses the jab.
Yanagi throws a hook to the side of Bjj's head but Bjj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yanagi throws a hook but Bjj blocks it.
Yanagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjj.
Yanagi misses the jab.
Yanagi throws a body punch but Bjj moves out of range.
Bjj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yanagi.
Bjj ducks under a wild hook from Yanagi.
Bjj slips under a jab.
Bjj moves out of range as Yanagi strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yanagi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bjj.
Bjj looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bjj is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yanagi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjj has control of Yanagi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yanagi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjj looking for a guillotine from mount but Yanagi is having none of it.
Bjj prevents Yanagi from getting the reversal.
Bjj lands a big shot there that rocks Yanagi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bjj looking to secure an arm triangle but Yanagi defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bjj looking for a guillotine from mount but Yanagi is having none of it.
Yanagi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bjj wants to finish this one by submission but Yanagi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bjj.
Yanagi working to try and regain half guard.
Bjj working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Yanagi looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bjj! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Spar Bjj!
Spar Bjj thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Kokoshka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignacio Da Silva (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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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oskar Kokoshka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ignacio Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokoshka jabs at Da Silva's body.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kokoshka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Kokoshka circles away easily
and Kokoshka counters with a three punch combo that has Da Silva backing up. Da Silva nods at Kokoshka to acknowledge the strikes.
Kokoshka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kokoshka counters with a right hand to the body.
Oskar Kokoshka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignacio Da Silva.
A punch combination from Kokoshka misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kokoshka!
Kokoshka throws a series of punches but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva walks into a jab.
Kokoshka looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokoshka misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Da Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kokoshka keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Da Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kokoshka has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kokoshka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kokoshka working a defensive guard here.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kokoshka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokoshka looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
Kokoshka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kokoshka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kokoshka wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Kokoshka keeps moving.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kokoshka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kokoshka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kokoshka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio Da Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kokoshka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kokoshka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva misses with a takedown
and Kokoshka counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva shoots in but Kokoshka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Da Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Da Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kokoshka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Da Silva is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kokoshka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kokoshka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kokoshka jabs at Da Silva's body.
Kokoshka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Da Silva checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokoshka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kokoshka is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Kokoshka circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Oskar Kokoshka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kokoshka throws a right and a left that Da Silva avoids nicely.
Kokoshka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Kokoshka tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kokoshka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Kokoshka, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Kokoshka against the cage but Kokoshka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oskar Kokoshka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignacio Da Silva.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Kokoshka circles away easily
and Kokoshka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva moves to clinch but Kokoshka breaks away
and Kokoshka counters with a two punch combo.
Da Silva is rocked!
Kokoshka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Kokoshka finish him?
Kokoshka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Kokoshka throws a one two combo.
Kokoshka looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Kokoshka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kokoshka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kokoshka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Oskar Kokoshka is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokoshka lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Da Silva goes down and covers up as Kokoshka starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oskar Kokoshka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Hamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Hamada!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones keeping full guard, as Hamada tries to pass.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to sweep here but Hamada controlling him for the moment.
Hamada wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Hamada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones working for a triangle but Hamada defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones wants to sweep here but Hamada controlling him for the moment.
Hamada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jones is trying to hold Hamada in close to prevent damage but Hamada has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Hamada is looking for a kimura here.
Hamada is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hamada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones trying to control but Hamada postures up.
Hamada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones wants to control but Hamada is keeping busy.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Hamada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Hamada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hamada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hamada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hamada has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Hamada showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamada decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamada tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamada tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamada takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Tony Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Hamada as Jones shoots in.
Hamada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Hamada doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hamada's waist but Hamada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hamada sees it coming and defends easily.
Hamada preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Hamada is defending well.
Hamada tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Hamada is working away.
Hamada wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hamada is trying to stand.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Hamada defends the submission attempt.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tony Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is looking to improve his position.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones has an Americana. Hamada didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tony Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Axon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nom Nomm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nomm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nyan Cat. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Axon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nom Nomm!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomm misses with a series of wild punches.
Nomm misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Nomm misses.
Axon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axon slips a jab and a cross from Nomm.
Axon fails with the takedown.
Axon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nomm misses with a two punch combination.
Axon throws a body punch but Nomm moves out of range.
Nomm throws a series of punches but Axon moves out of range.
Axon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nomm slips a jab and a cross from Axon.
Axon looks for a takedown but Nomm sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomm swinging wildly here.
Axon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Axon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axon has Nomm up against the cage in a clinch.
Axon successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nomm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Axon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nomm has managed to get both his arms back between Axon's legs - danger averted.
Nomm decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Axon, up you get!
Axon connects with a single shot there.
Nomm slaps away a takedown attempt from Axon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nomm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nom Nomm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axon lands with a slapping head kick.
Axon shoots in but Nomm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Axon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nomm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axon tries to clinch there but Nomm circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axon doesn't manage to clinch there - Nomm circles away.
Nomm misses with a wild body shot.
Axon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Axon closes the distance and clinches.
Axon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nomm pulls his leg out and moves away.
Axon with a poor takedown
and Nomm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nomm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axon circles away quickly and effectively.
Nomm stuffs the takedown attempt from Axon. Axon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axon looks for a takedown but Nomm sprawls well.
Nomm misses with a few strikes there.
Axon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nomm, pushing him back against the cage.
Nomm has had enough of the clinch but Axon keeps him there for the moment.
Axon looking for a takedown.
Axon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Axon manages to end up in side control.
Nomm tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nomm is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Axon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nomm because Axon loaded up on that one.
Axon tries to control but Nomm wriggling away.
Axon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axon looking to secure an arm triangle but Nomm defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nomm bucks Axon off and manages to get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Axon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Axon instigates a clinch.
Nomm tries to break the clinch but Axon is controlling the position.
Axon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Axon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nomm scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nomm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nomm throws a body punch but Axon moves out of range.
Axon moves into the clinch.
Axon prevents Nomm from breaking the clinch.
Axon prevents Nomm from breaking the clinch.
Nomm prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nomm stops a takedown attempt from Axon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Axon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Axon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Axon is trying to drag Nomm to the mat but Nomm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nomm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nomm stops a takedown attempt from Axon.
Axon has Nomm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nomm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Axon fails to pull guard.
Nomm prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nomm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nomm prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nomm tries to break free but Axon pushes him back against the cage.
Axon jumps guard but Nomm stands there with Axon around his waist. Axon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nomm tries to break free but Axon pushes him back against the cage.
Nomm stops a takedown attempt from Axon.
Axon is trying to drag Nomm to the mat but Nomm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nomm is trying to break the clinch but Axon is controlling him.
Axon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nomm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nomm tries to break the clinch but Axon is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomm is trying to break free.
Axon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nomm's efforts to push away.
Axon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Axon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nomm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Axon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nomm can't fight it off and eventually Axon manages to take the fight to the floor. Nomm looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Axon trying to control but Nomm is working from the bottom.
Nomm has his feet on Axon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Axon tries to close the distance and clinch but Nomm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nomm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axon fails with the takedown
and Nomm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nomm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axon fails to land the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Nomm there.
Nomm scores with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axon looks for a takedown but Nomm sprawls well.
Axon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nom Nomm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Axon is looking to clinch but Nomm is avoiding it.
Axon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Axon forces Nomm back against the cage and clinches.
Axon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nomm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nomm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Axon.
Nomm tries to break free but Axon pushes him back against the cage.
Nomm is trying to force a seperation but Axon has the dominant position.
Nomm is trying to break the clinch but Axon has him pressed against the cage.
Axon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nomm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Axon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Nomm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomm stops a takedown attempt from Axon.
Nomm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Axon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nomm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Axon is trying to trip Nomm. He has hold of a leg but Nomm is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Axon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Adam Axon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axon wants to pass the guard but Nomm is keeping the position.
Axon won't allow Nomm to get back to his feet.
Nomm can't keep his opponent in guard - Axon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nomm kicks Axon off and gets back to his feet.
Nomm takes a swing at Axon's ribcage but misses.
Nom Nomm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nomm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nomm works Axon's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axon shoots in looking for a takedown. Nomm tries to sprawl out of it but Axon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nomm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nomm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nomm stuffs the takedown attempt from Axon. Axon gets slowly back to his feet.
Axon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nomm tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Axon is in Nomm's guard.
Nomm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Axon is controlling him.
Axon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nomm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomm wants to stand and escape but Axon is having none of it.
Axon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nomm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nomm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nomm!
Nomm decides to stand back up. Nomm steps back and let's Axon get back to his feet.
Nomm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Axon rather than just go for the knockout.
Nomm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the liver by Nomm. Beautiful body shot.
Nomm avoids the body shot from Axon.
Axon shoots in looking for a takedown but Nomm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Axon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nomm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axon under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nomm, pushing him back against the cage.
Nomm wants to get back to striking at distance but Axon won't allow it.
Axon tries to score a body lock takedown but Nomm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nomm tries to circle away but Axon has him pinned against the cage.
Axon prevents Nomm from breaking the clinch.
Axon tries to score a body lock takedown but Nomm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nomm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nomm tries to circle away but Axon has him pinned against the cage.
Adam Axon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nomm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nomm connects with a jab.
Nomm throws a right hand that Axon ducks under and follows up with a left that Axon also avoids with ease.
Axon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nomm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nom Nomm.
I think Nomm 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drasek Riven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
217 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drasek Riven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Ellison does no damage.
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch but Riven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riven shoots in and gets a takedown into Ellison's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riven pushing down on Ellison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Riven passes to full mount!
Riven takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riven tries to control but Ellison wriggling away.
Ellison tries to hold on but Riven pushes him away.
Riven swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ellison is now in Riven's guard. A big mistake from Riven there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riven wants to sweep here but Ellison controlling him for the moment.
Ellison is fighting to break Riven's control of his arms but Riven is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ellison tries to stand but Riven is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Drasek Riven.
Riven tries to work over Ellison's front leg with a kick but Ellison checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison darts in trying to clinch
and Riven counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riven just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellison moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Ellison.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ellison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riven's brow.
Ellison tries a body shot but Riven blocks it.
Ellison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riven is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ellison to keep the fight standing.
Ellison jumps guard and drags Riven to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riven won't allow Ellison to get back to his feet.
Riven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riven controlling from the top position.
Riven stops Ellison from standing up.
Riven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ellison's head.
Riven trying to control but Ellison is working from the bottom.
Riven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riven looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ellison keeping moving, preventing Riven from controlling successfully.
Riven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ellison's guard.
Ellison has one foot on Riven's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riven connects with a body shot that sends Ellison's belly button to the back.
Riven pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ellison back to the cage. Riven follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Ellison throws a head kick that misses
letting Riven counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drasek Riven dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ellison darts in trying to clinch
and Riven counters with a shoot takedown. Ellison fights it but they end up in guard.
Riven wants to control from the top but Ellison keeps moving.
Riven passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Riven fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riven happy to just control the position for now.
Riven is working to tighten is grip on Ellison's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ellison has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Riven is really squeezing tight and eventually Ellison passes out! Riven breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Drasek Riven!
During a confident post fight interview, Drasek Riven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Mageramsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germanicus comes to the cage accompanied by Now We Are Free. Joseph Mageramsky acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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274 lbs
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242 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Mageramsky!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germanicus throws an overhand right that lands on Mageramsky's shoulder, as Mageramsky tries to avoid the shot.
Germanicus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mageramsky is out of range.
Germanicus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mageramsky checks the leg kick nicely there.
Germanicus tries to bum rush Mageramsky with a series of wild strikes but Mageramsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Germanicus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mageramsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Germanicus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mageramsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Hagen Germanicus has been cut.
Germanicus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Germanicus does no damage.
Mageramsky dodges the punch combination from Germanicus.
Germanicus misses with a wild combination.
Mageramsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Germanicus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mageramsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Germanicus tries to land a leg kick but Mageramsky saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Mageramsky finds it's way through Germanicus's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mageramsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Germanicus is trying to defend but Mageramsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mageramsky seems to be looking for submissions.
Germanicus gets full guard.
Germanicus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Germanicus is controlling Mageramsky's posture.
Mageramsky wants to control from the top but Germanicus keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Germanicus tries to bum rush Mageramsky with a series of wild strikes but Mageramsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hagen Germanicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mageramsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mageramsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Germanicus works the jab nicely.
It looks like Joseph Mageramsky has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Germanicus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mageramsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Mageramsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Germanicus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mageramsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Germanicus on the side of the head.
Germanicus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky throws the left hand but Germanicus avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Mageramsky misses.
Germanicus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Germanicus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mageramsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Germanicus.
Germanicus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mageramsky.
Mageramsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germanicus.
A swing and a miss from Germanicus.
Germanicus misses with a straight right.
Germanicus lands the left hand.
Hagen Germanicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Germanicus misses with a left hand
and Mageramsky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Germanicus misses with a hook. Mageramsky ducked under it nicely.
Mageramsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Germanicus sprawls well. Germanicus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mageramsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Mageramsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mageramsky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Germanicus.
Mageramsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Germanicus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Germanicus keeping full guard, as Mageramsky tries to pass.
Mageramsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Germanicus pulls Mageramsky in close to his closed guard and prevents Mageramsky from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joseph Mageramsky will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Germanicus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Germanicus drops Mageramsky with a nice combination! Germanicus dives into Mageramsky's guard, looking to finish!
Mageramsky is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germanicus postures up in Mageramsky's guard and throws a big left but Mageramsky blocks it.
Mageramsky is trying to keep Germanicus in close.
Germanicus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Germanicus throws a strike but Mageramsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Germanicus is trying to control the position but Mageramsky postures up.
Mageramsky wants to control from the top but Germanicus keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mageramsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joseph Mageramsky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mageramsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloppy strikes from Germanicus. Those never looked like landing.
Germanicus misses with a two punch combination.
Germanicus wants to slow Mageramsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Hagen Germanicus is winning the standup battle so far.
Mageramsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mageramsky misses the shot to the body.
Germanicus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mageramsky is out of range and Germanicus settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky avoids the body shot from Germanicus.
Germanicus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Germanicus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mageramsky scores with a jab to the head.
Germanicus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Germanicus lands with a cross.
That has opened up Joseph Mageramsky's cut even more.
Germanicus misses with a double jab
and Mageramsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Mageramsky - just one landing.
Germanicus throws a one two combo.
Germanicus throws a low kick but Mageramsky moves out of range easily.
Mageramsky lands a really nice looking cross but Germanicus seems unphased.
Germanicus digs a good body shot into Mageramsky's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus misses with a straight right.
Germanicus throws a series of punches but Mageramsky moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Germanicus, right into the meat.
Germanicus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mageramsky looks to land a left hand but Germanicus moved out of range nicely.
Germanicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germanicus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Germanicus digs a good body shot into Mageramsky's ribs.
Germanicus thows a body shot but no joy.
Germanicus misses with a double jab
and Mageramsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Germanicus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mageramsky slips a jab and a cross from Germanicus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mageramsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Germanicus takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Germanicus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Germanicus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mageramsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Germanicus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Germanicus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mageramsky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Germanicus!
Joseph Mageramsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mageramsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mageramsky goes for an armbar but Germanicus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Germanicus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hagen Germanicus dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Germanicus missing with a left hand there. Mageramsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mageramsky.
Germanicus misses with a straight right.
Mageramsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Germanicus defends it nicely.
Mageramsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Mageramsky 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.
Mageramsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mageramsky throws a body punch but Germanicus moves out of range.
Germanicus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mageramsky misses with an uppercut.
Germanicus motions for Mageramsky to come forward. Germanicus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Germanicus misses with a looping right.
Germanicus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Germanicus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mageramsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mageramsky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Germanicus finds it's way round the side to connect with Mageramsky's head.
Mageramsky walks into a stiff left hand from Germanicus.
The cut above Joseph Mageramsky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Germanicus misses the body punch
and Mageramsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mageramsky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Germanicus wants to control but Mageramsky postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Germanicus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mageramsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Germanicus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Germanicus.
Mageramsky scores with a body shot.
Germanicus throws a looping overhand right but Mageramsky ducks down to avoid it.
Germanicus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mageramsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Germanicus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Mageramsky blocks the low kick.
Germanicus misses with a double jab
and Mageramsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky lands an overhand right.
Germanicus misses with a left hand
and Mageramsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Germanicus misses the shot to the body.
Mageramsky shoots in and drives through. Germanicus sprawls well.
Hagen Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Mageramsky.
Germanicus moves out of range as Mageramsky strikes.
Mageramsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Hagen Germanicus's cut is getting worse.
Germanicus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mageramsky counters with a left to the body.
Germanicus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mageramsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Germanicus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germanicus throws a leg kick but Mageramsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oh Germanicus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Germanicus throws an overhand right that lands on Mageramsky's shoulder, as Mageramsky tries to avoid the shot.
Germanicus throws an off balance right hand
and Mageramsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Germanicus thinking.
Germanicus seems to have got his legs back now.
Mageramsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Germanicus sprawls well. He's pushed Mageramsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mageramsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Germanicus.
Mageramsky tries for a takedown but Germanicus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mageramsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Germanicus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mageramsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Germanicus.
Mageramsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germanicus.
Mageramsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mageramsky throws a shot to the body.
Mageramsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Germanicus stalks Mageramsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mageramsky's face. Mageramsky staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mageramsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Germanicus misses with a looping left.
Mageramsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Mageramsky really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Germanicus misses with a left hand
and Mageramsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Germanicus misses with a body shot
and Mageramsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mageramsky lands a body shot.
Mageramsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Germanicus walks into a straight right hand from Mageramsky.
Mageramsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Germanicus tries to avoid it but Mageramsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Germanicus to the ground. Germanicus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Germanicus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hagen Germanicus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mageramsky slips a straight right by Germanicus.
Germanicus misses with a straight left.
Mageramsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Germanicus.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Germanicus!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Germanicus misses
and Mageramsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
Mageramsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mageramsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Germanicus as he avoids it easily.
Hagen Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Mageramsky.
Germanicus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mageramsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germanicus.
Danga de danga de dang - Germanicus scores with a four punch combination!
Mageramsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germanicus manages to avoid it.
Germanicus scores with a hook.
Mageramsky lands a slapping body shot.
Mageramsky looks to throw the jab but Germanicus is out of range.
Germanicus throws the left hand but Mageramsky avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germanicus tries to bum rush Mageramsky with a series of wild strikes but Mageramsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mageramsky. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Germanicus scores with a three punch combo!
Germanicus looks to land a right hand but Mageramsky moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Germanicus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mageramsky somewhat.
Germanicus connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Mageramsky! He's out on his feet! Germanicus rushes in and drops Mageramsky with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hagen Germanicus!
Hagen Germanicus retains his heavyweight title!
Hagen Germanicus took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We wait here for you, Maximus. Strength and Honor! And while we wait, we will shop like real barbarians at XTREME PWNAGE...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dry County. Thiago de Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago de Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatsuhiko Jr defending well as de Souza loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from de Souza.
de Souza closes the distance and pushes Tatsuhiko Jr back into the cage.
Tatsuhiko Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables de Souza to keep the fight standing.
Tatsuhiko Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as de Souza walks away with a smile on his face. Tatsuhiko Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thiago de Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
de Souza lands a nice hook to Tatsuhiko Jr's body. Tatsuhiko Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
de Souza misses with a wild body shot.
de Souza missing with a left hand there. Tatsuhiko Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thiago de Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
de Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tatsuhiko Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a front kick aimed at de Souza's knee but de Souza avoids it well.
de Souza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a nice body kick.
de Souza lands with an overhand left.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a leg kick but de Souza checks it
and de Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
de Souza misses with a wild combination.
de Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tatsuhiko Jr ducks under a wild hook from de Souza.
de Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatsuhiko Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses de Souza's sensitive parts.
de Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Tatsuhiko Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing de Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
de Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tatsuhiko Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
de Souza avoids a kick to the body.
de Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a body kick. de Souza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuhiko Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tatsuhiko Jr walks into a left hand.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
de Souza wants to clinch.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and de Souza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
de Souza lands a really nice looking cross but Tatsuhiko Jr seems unphased.
de Souza tries to clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
de Souza leaves Tatsuhiko Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tatsuhiko Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice takedown defense from Tatsuhiko Jr. No joy for de Souza on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza avoids the head kick by Tatsuhiko Jr.
de Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. de Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
de Souza is looking to clinch.
de Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatsuhiko Jr.
No joy there for Tatsuhiko Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and de Souza is able to avoid easily.
de Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tatsuhiko Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
de Souza moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but de Souza is defending well.
de Souza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from de Souza.
de Souza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago de Souza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tatsuhiko Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as de Souza throws out the jab.
de Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
de Souza closes the distance and pushes Tatsuhiko Jr back into the cage.
de Souza stops a takedown attempt from Tatsuhiko Jr.
A frustrated look appears on Tatsuhiko Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tatsuhiko Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries for a takedown but de Souza manages to get underhooks.
Thiago de Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to pull guard but de Souza holds him up against the cage and eventually Tatsuhiko Jr drops back down to his feet.
de Souza gets underhooks to prevent Tatsuhiko Jr's takedown attempt.
Tatsuhiko Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
de Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
de Souza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tatsuhiko Jr.
de Souza scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr is breathing heavily.
de Souza landing knees to the head.
It looks like Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has been cut.
de Souza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it.
de Souza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
de Souza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from de Souza as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
de Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tatsuhiko Jr or not.
de Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatsuhiko Jr backwards.
de Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
de Souza is leaning against Tatsuhiko Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
de Souza scores a nice knee to the body.
de Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatsuhiko Jr controls his hands.
de Souza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tatsuhiko Jr's defenses.
de Souza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
de Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from de Souza as the two fighters clinch.
de Souza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tatsuhiko Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
de Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatsuhiko Jr controls his hands.
de Souza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by de Souza.
de Souza digs a right hand underneath Tatsuhiko Jr's ribcage. Tatsuhiko Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
de Souza lands a shoulder strike.
de Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatsuhiko Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by de Souza after a bit of a struggle.
de Souza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatsuhiko Jr.
de Souza lands a body shot in the clinch.
de Souza presses Tatsuhiko Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
de Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tatsuhiko Jr or not.
de Souza lands a damaging elbow.
de Souza tries to work over Tatsuhiko Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
de Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatsuhiko Jr backwards.
de Souza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tatsuhiko Jr is rocked!
de Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tatsuhiko Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can de Souza finish him?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tatsuhiko Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
de Souza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
de Souza trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables de Souza to keep the fight standing.
Nice elbow from de Souza.
That has opened up Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's cut even more.
de Souza lands a good knee to the midsection. Tatsuhiko Jr won't want to take too many of those.
de Souza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tatsuhiko Jr's face.
de Souza lands a left hand.
de Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatsuhiko Jr can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from de Souza.
Tatsuhiko Jr goes for a takedown attempt but de Souza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
de Souza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
de Souza throws a head kick but Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range.
de Souza lands with a nice combination. Tatsuhiko Jr backs away looking to recover.
de Souza clinches up against the cage.
de Souza lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. de Souza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
de Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatsuhiko Jr backwards.
de Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but de Souza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tatsuhiko Jr jumps guard but de Souza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
de Souza tries to work over Tatsuhiko Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
de Souza lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from de Souza.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
de Souza pushes Tatsuhiko Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
de Souza trying to land knees to the body.
de Souza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatsuhiko Jr.
A right hand to the body from de Souza.
de Souza lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from de Souza.
Tatsuhiko Jr prevents a body shot from de Souza.
de Souza has Tatsuhiko Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Tatsuhiko Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. de Souza smiles and moves away.
de Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatsuhiko Jr circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago de Souza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
de Souza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thiago de Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
de Souza takes a swing at Tatsuhiko Jr's ribcage but misses.
de Souza scores with the left hand. Tatsuhiko Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
de Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
de Souza moves into the clinch.
de Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr working hard to break the clinch.
de Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
de Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking for a takedown.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking for a takedown.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to break the clinch but de Souza is controlling him.
de Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatsuhiko Jr backwards.
A short left from de Souza.
Tatsuhiko Jr jumps guard but de Souza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thiago de Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from de Souza.
de Souza lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza works on Tatsuhiko Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
de Souza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tatsuhiko Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
de Souza working Tatsuhiko Jr over with knees to the body.
de Souza lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from de Souza.
de Souza lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from de Souza.
de Souza lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from de Souza - that landed with a thud.
de Souza is leaning against Tatsuhiko Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
de Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatsuhiko Jr's elbow.
A right hand to the body from de Souza.
A short right from de Souza on the inside.
de Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
de Souza lands a left hand.
de Souza landing knees to the body.
de Souza lands a good knee to the midsection. Tatsuhiko Jr won't want to take too many of those.
de Souza lands a body punch.
de Souza landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Souza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it.
de Souza missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by de Souza.
de Souza with a knee to the head.
Tatsuhiko Jr goes for a takedown attempt but de Souza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
de Souza forces Tatsuhiko Jr back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by de Souza.
A nice glancing elbow lands by de Souza.
The cut above Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tatsuhiko Jr can't break the clinch.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to drag de Souza to the mat but de Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoiding damage as de Souza throws knees to the body.
de Souza landing knees to the body.
de Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
de Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
de Souza gets underhooks to prevent Tatsuhiko Jr's takedown attempt.
de Souza tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from de Souza.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. de Souza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to drag de Souza to the mat but de Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from de Souza on the inside.
de Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
de Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
de Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
de Souza lands a good knee to the midsection. Tatsuhiko Jr won't want to take too many of those.
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!
de Souza lands a body shot in the clinch.
de Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatsuhiko Jr backwards.
Thiago de Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
de Souza presses Tatsuhiko Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
de Souza lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
de Souza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tatsuhiko Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from de Souza.
de Souza lands a left hand.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
de Souza lands an elbow that stopped Tatsuhiko Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
de Souza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tatsuhiko Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
de Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
de Souza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from de Souza.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A hook to the body from de Souza.
Tatsuhiko Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
de Souza tries to throw a body punch but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it by throwing de Souza back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
de Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
de Souza trying to land knees to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but de Souza has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago de Souza clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tatsuhiko Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but de Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
de Souza moves into the clinch.
de Souza scores with a hook to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr prevents a body shot from de Souza.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but de Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
de Souza trying to land knees to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr jumps guard but de Souza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tatsuhiko Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but de Souza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thiago de Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
de Souza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoiding damage as de Souza throws knees to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but de Souza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tatsuhiko Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but de Souza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tatsuhiko Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
de Souza cracks Tatsuhiko Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza misses with a wild body shot.
de Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
de Souza tries to clinch up.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
de Souza tries to clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range.
de Souza throws the left hand but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids the punch easily.
de Souza misses with a body kick.
de Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatsuhiko Jr circles away.
Tatsuhiko Jr defending well as de Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries a low kick but de Souza avoids it.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes a swing at de Souza's ribcage but misses.
de Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr fails with the takedown.
de Souza throws a head kick but Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
de Souza wants to clinch.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. de Souza defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by de Souza.
de Souza is looking to clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr is avoiding it.
de Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tatsuhiko Jr throws out the jab.
de Souza scores with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tatsuhiko Jr, right into the meat.
de Souza blocks a head kick by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses the shot to the body.
de Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
de Souza is looking to clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr is avoiding it.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws out a leg kick but de Souza moves out of range and Tatsuhiko Jr only half commits.
de Souza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tatsuhiko Jr did well to prevent de Souza getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
de Souza postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tatsuhiko Jr to stand up.
Nice shot lands for de Souza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a head kick but de Souza moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago de Souza had his way with Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr in that round.
The cut man is working on Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
de Souza misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Tatsuhiko Jr blocks the leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tatsuhiko Jr - that will leave a mark!
Tatsuhiko Jr blocks a head kick by de Souza.
Tatsuhiko Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and de Souza is able to avoid easily.
de Souza lands a high kick!
Tatsuhiko Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from de Souza.
Tatsuhiko Jr feints and then cracks de Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow de Souza down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatsuhiko Jr.
de Souza misses with an uppercut. Tatsuhiko Jr saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
de Souza throws a low kick but Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with de Souza but de Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A right-left combo lands from de Souza.
de Souza is looking to clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr is avoiding it.
de Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatsuhiko Jr moves away.
de Souza lands a jab-cross combination.
Tatsuhiko Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from de Souza.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with de Souza but de Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thiago de Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes a swing at de Souza's ribcage but misses.
de Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatsuhiko Jr circles away.
de Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tatsuhiko Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to take a breather but de Souza manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr stopping the sweep attempt from de Souza.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
de Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tatsuhiko Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tatsuhiko Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but de Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
de Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tatsuhiko Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tatsuhiko Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
de Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatsuhiko Jr is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control but de Souza is working from the bottom.
de Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
de Souza trying to control from half guard but Tatsuhiko Jr is working away.
de Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
de Souza blocks the strikes from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tatsuhiko Jr gets full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to keep a closed guard but de Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Thiago de Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatsuhiko Jr, not yet.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping moving, preventing de Souza from controlling successfully.
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 Thiago de Souza.
Well de Souza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:43
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago de Souza!
Thiago de Souza retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thiago de Souza waved his t-shirt featuring [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !'s logo in front of the cameras.
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