MFC V: Anderton vs Sahebt PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polo Rolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Stoker
vs
Rolo

180 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Stoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Polo Rolo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker wants to slow Rolo down by chopping away at his legs.

Rolo gets a clinch.
Rolo avoiding damage as Stoker throws knees to the body.
Stoker working hard to break the clinch.

Rolo manages to break the clinch.
Stoker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rolo's hands.
Stoker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Albert Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolo tries to clinch up but Stoker circles away and keeps his distance.
Stoker motions for Rolo to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Rolo clinches up with Stoker and pushes him back against the cage.
Stoker tries to stall but Rolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Rolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rolo has Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Rolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Rolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoker lunges at Rolo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rolo's hand.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polo Rolo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolo misses with a double jab.
Rolo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Stoker tries to keep at a distance but Rolo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rolo has Stoker pressed against the cage.
Rolo gets underhooks to prevent Stoker's takedown attempt.
Stoker is trying to push Rolo away but Rolo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rolo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rolo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Rolo.
Stalling in the clinch from Rolo.
Rolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Rolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rolo cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Rolo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rolo slips under a jab.
Stoker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A combination from Stoker does no damage.
Stoker is breathing heavily.
Rolo wants to clinch.

Rolo closes the distance and pushes Stoker back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Rolo.
Rolo scores with a hook to the body.
Rolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker working hard to break the clinch.

Rolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Stoker tries to keep at a distance but Rolo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stoker has Rolo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rolo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker takes a shot to the head.

Rolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rolo misses with a few strikes there.
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Rolo tries to clinch there but Stoker circles away.
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Rolo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rolo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stoker working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Rolo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Stoker tries to keep at a distance but Rolo has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polo Rolo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rolo throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Rolo tries to clinch there but Stoker circles away.

Rolo pushes Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Rolo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Rolo manages to break the clinch.
Rolo stuffs the takedown.

Rolo pushes Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.

Rolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rolo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rolo closes the distance and clinches.
Stoker tries to break free but Rolo pushes him back against the cage.

Rolo breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Rolo moves away and avoids it.
Stoker misses with a few strikes there.
Rolo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Albert Stoker has been cut.
Rolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolo manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolo manages to avoid it.
Stoker motions for Rolo to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker misses with a two punch combination.
Rolo moves out of range of the leg kick from Stoker.
Rolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolo has Stoker pressed against the cage, preventing Stoker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Rolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Rolo misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rolo closes the distance and clinches.

Rolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Polo Rolo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Rolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rolo thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker cracks Rolo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Rolo clinches.
Stoker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolo prevents it.
Stoker looking to stall.

Rolo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoker fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Stoker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rolo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rolo moves in looking to clinch but Stoker pushes him off.
Rolo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Polo Rolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rolo moves into the clinch.
Rolo is working Stoker over against the cage.

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

Rolo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rolo.

Rolo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Rolo blocks the leg kick.

Rolo clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker shoots in but Rolo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polo Rolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Stoker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rolo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rolo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolo.
Rolo blocks a jab.
Rolo throws a nice looking combination but Stoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A clash of legs there as Rolo blocks the low kick.
Rolo cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoker misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rolo is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Rolo fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
Rolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolo.
Rolo is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.

Rolo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Rolo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rolo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Rolo clinches with his opponent.
Rolo presses Stoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Rolo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Rolo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rolo closes the distance and clinches.
Stoker being controlled against the cage.
Rolo lands a shot to the body.
Rolo lands a nice shot to the body.

Rolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stoker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Rolo misses.
Rolo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rolo wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolo avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Rolo fails to land with a series of punches.
Rolo tries to clinch up.

Stoker has closed the distance and engaged Rolo in a clinch.
Rolo is pushing Stoker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Rolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stoker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rolo, pushing him back against the cage.

Rolo breaks the clinch.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Rolo.
Rolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Rolo moves into the clinch.

Rolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Albert Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Rolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stoker rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Rolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolo misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.

Rolo instigates a clinch.
Polo Rolo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Stoker misses with the head strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polo Rolo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

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

Lelo
vs
Filipovic

180 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yamen Lelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lelo tries to clinch up but Filipovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Lelo fails with the takedown

and Filipovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lelo's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Filipovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lelo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filipovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Filipovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Filipovic decides to stand and escape the position.
Lelo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Filipovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Filipovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lelo somewhat.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Filipovic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lelo is looking to improve his position.
Filipovic wants to pass the guard but Lelo is defending well.
Filipovic controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic working the head and body with strikes.
Filipovic not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to pass to mount but Lelo is defending the position.
Lelo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lelo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Filipovic is nestled in close to Lelo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Filipovic not doing much here.
Filipovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lelo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lelo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lelo keeping full guard, as Filipovic tries to pass.
Filipovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Filipovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lelo, up you get!
Lelo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lelo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Filipovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamen Lelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lelo won't allow Filipovic to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic trying to control the pace.
Filipovic working over Lelo with some ground and pound. Lelo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lelo trying to control from the bottom.
Filipovic tries to pass to full mount but Lelo defends it.
Lelo is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Filipovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lelo is looking to clinch.
Lelo wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
Lelo misses with a takedown

and Filipovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lelo's guard now.
Lelo being controlled here, momentarily.
Filipovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Filipovic preventing the sweep.
Lelo looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lelo is working an open guard so Filipovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Filipovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamen Lelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Filipovic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lelo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Filipovic is in Lelo's guard.

Filipovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Filipovic wants to clinch
and Lelo counters with a nice uppercut.

Lelo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipovic advances position into side control!
Filipovic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lelo's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic advances to mount.
Filipovic with shots to the head and body - Lelo looks very uncomfortable down there.

Filipovic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lelo is surviving well by controlling Filipovic's body position as best he can.
BOOM! Filipovic connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Filipovic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lelo is surviving well by controlling Filipovic's body position as best he can.
Filipovic controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lelo is now in Filipovic's guard. A big mistake from Filipovic there, giving up the dominant position!
Filipovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filipovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mirko Filipovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lelo wants to stand and escape but instead Filipovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Filipovic pushing down on Lelo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Filipovic not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Filipovic connects with a nice short shot to Lelo's temple.
Filipovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lelo wants to improve his position but Filipovic is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filipovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lelo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Lelo misses with a jab to the body

and Filipovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lelo's guard.

Lelo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filipovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Filipovic advances to half guard.
Filipovic controlling the action here.
Lelo tries to get to full guard but Filipovic has control of the leg.
Filipovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lelo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Filipovic postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lelo to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lelo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lelo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Filipovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Filipovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Filipovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Filipovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lelo was covering up waiting for the punch and Filipovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Filipovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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!
Filipovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic stands and throws Lelo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Filipovic decides to stand back up.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.

Filipovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lelo did well to prevent Filipovic getting side control.
Lelo is looking for a sweep. Filipovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filipovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Filipovic seems to be working for a kimura but Lelo defends the submission attempt.
Lelo wants to get back to full guard but Filipovic has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filipovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lelo, who protects the arm well.
Filipovic is staying tight to Lelo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lelo is looking for a sweep.
Lelo wants to control but Filipovic postures up.
Filipovic scoring with punches from side control.

Filipovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Lelo is defending well.
Filipovic advances nicely into full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic cracks Lelo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Filipovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lelo tries to improve his position but instead Filipovic has taken his back!
Lelo tries to roll but Filipovic sticks to his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lelo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Filipovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic biding his time, controlling Lelo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filipovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey Edgar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Rage's chin.

Edgar
vs
Rage

195 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casey Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Rage!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edgar clinches with his opponent.
Rage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Rage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Edgar uses from the top position.

Rage is working an open guard so Edgar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Edgar throws an overhand right that has Rage reeling! Edgar follows up with more punches and Rage is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Casey Edgar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney Nagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Mousasi
vs
Nagal

186 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerard Mousasi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sidney Nagal!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagal tries to clinch but Mousasi moves out of range.
Nagal doesn't manage to clinch there - Mousasi circles away.

Mousasi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nagal's guard.
Mousasi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mousasi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerard Mousasi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nagal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mousasi paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Mousasi gets the takedown into side control.
Nagal tries to bench press Mousasi off him but Mousasi keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mousasi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nagal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nagal tries to improve position but can't.
Mousasi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nagal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Gerard Mousasi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mousasi keeps the fight on the outside.

Nagal pushes Mousasi up against the cage in a clinch.
Mousasi avoiding damage as Nagal throws knees to the body.
Nagal effectively controlling the action here.
Mousasi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nagal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi managing to block the knees to the body from Nagal.
Nagal missing with knees to the body.
Nagal trying to land knees to the body.
Nagal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mousasi.
Nagal missing with knees to the body.
Mousasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nagal lands a nice knee to the body.
Nagal trying to land knees to the body.
Mousasi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nagal is looking to control Mousasi's arms but Mousasi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nagal has his back to the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagal missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nagal.
Nagal looks gassed!
Mousasi is trying to drag Nagal to the mat but Nagal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagal trying to land knees to the body.
Nagal lands a nice knee to the body.
Mousasi avoiding damage as Nagal throws knees to the body.
Nagal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mousasi is defending well for now.
Mousasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagal pulls his leg out and moves away.

Nagal rushes Mousasi and presses him up against the cage.
Nagal prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagal gets underhooks to prevent Mousasi's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nagal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nagal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nagal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Nagal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mousasi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nagal to the mat. Nagal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mousasi sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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 Gerard Mousasi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nagal doesn't manage to clinch there - Mousasi circles away.

Nagal has managed to clinch.
Nagal wants to stall.
Nagal prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mousasi avoids it.
Nagal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mousasi.
Nagal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mousasi is defending well for now.
Nagal trying to land knees to the body.
Mousasi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagal scores a nice knee to the body.
Nagal landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagal trying to land knees to the body.
Nagal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mousasi.
Mousasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mousasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagal pulls his leg out and moves away.

Mousasi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nagal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mousasi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mousasi wants a takedown.
Nagal missing with knees to the body.
Mousasi avoiding damage as Nagal throws knees to the body.
Mousasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nagal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mousasi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nagal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nagal lands a nice knee to the body.
Mousasi letting Nagal take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mousasi as Nagal tries to tie him up.
Nagal missing with knees to the body.
Nagal wants to stall.
Mousasi is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagal pulls his leg out and moves away.

Mousasi forces Nagal back against the cage and clinches.
Mousasi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Nagal to work.
Nagal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mousasi avoiding damage as Nagal throws knees to the body.
Nagal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nagal landing knees to the head.

It looks like Gerard Mousasi has been cut.
Nagal is pressed up against the cage. Mousasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nagal down to the mat. Nagal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mousasi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mousasi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerard Mousasi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nagal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mousasi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagal tries to clinch but Mousasi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sidney Nagal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerard Mousasi's cut.
That's time! Mousasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nagal tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mousasi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mousasi not doing much here.
Mousasi is looking to advance position but Nagal won't allow it.
Mousasi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Gerard Mousasi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Mousasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nagal's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mousasi sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nagal for as long as he can get away with.

Gerard Mousasi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nagal tries to clinch there but Mousasi circles away.
Nagal tries to clinch up

and Mousasi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mousasi controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagal has given up his back. Will we see Mousasi going for some submissions?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi controls the position.
Mousasi avoiding Nagal 's attempts to control his hands.
Mousasi has good solid back control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerard Mousasi wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Mousasi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nagal did well to prevent Mousasi getting side control.
Nagal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mousasi tries to pass to full mount but Nagal defends it.
Mousasi works his way into full mount!
Mousasi content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Mousasi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Mousasi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mousasi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nagal to the ground. Mousasi is now in Nagal's guard.
Nagal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mousasi controls the pace.

Gerard Mousasi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Mousasi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nagal's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerard Mousasi wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Mousasi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gerard Mousasi.
Nagal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mousasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagal tries to clinch up.
Nagal tries to close the distance and clinch but Mousasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mousasi closes the distance and clinches up with Nagal, looking for a takedown. Mousasi pushes Nagal against the cage but Nagal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Nagal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mousasi tries for a takedown but Nagal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mousasi keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagal is looking to clinch.
Mousasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagal stuffs the takedown.
Mousasi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Mousasi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nagal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mousasi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Mousasi had his way with Sidney Nagal in that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Mousasi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nagal tries to clinch but Mousasi moves away

and Mousasi counters by moving into the clinch.
Nagal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mousasi.
Nagal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mousasi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mousasi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nagal prevents it.
Nagal lands a nice knee to the body.
Mousasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nagal lands a knee to the body.
Nagal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mousasi avoids it.
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.
Nagal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mousasi.
Nagal missing with knees to the body.
Mousasi managing to block the knees to the body from Nagal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagal stalling against the cage.
Nagal missing with knees to the body.
Mousasi looking for a takedown.
Sidney Nagal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nagal is trying to stall.
Mousasi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagal stops a takedown attempt from Mousasi.
Nagal tries to land knees in the clinch but Mousasi avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagal unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mousasi avoiding damage as Nagal throws knees to the body.
Mousasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nagal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mousasi is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nagal obliges.

Mousasi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mousasi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gerard Mousasi.
Nice takedown defense from Mousasi. No joy for Nagal on that attempt.
Nagal tries to clinch up.

Mousasi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mousasi controls the position.
Sidney Nagal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gerard Mousasi just wasn't active enough.
Mousasi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagal avoids it really well and circles away.
Nagal fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagal moves to clinch but Mousasi breaks away

and Mousasi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mousasi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mousasi is stalling in the full guard.
Gerard Mousasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Mousasi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mousasi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:45

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

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FIGHT
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyjebany Marek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyjebany Marek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hinton
vs
Marek

181 cm
21
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Hinton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wyjebany Marek!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Hinton. Those never looked like landing.

Hinton gets a clinch.
Hinton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marek avoids it.
Marek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hinton tries to circle away but Marek has him pinned against the cage.
Hinton is trying to break the clinch but Marek is controlling him.
Hinton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Hinton pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Marek stands up from Hinton's guard - Marek perhaps looking for a knockout.
Marek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hinton.
Hinton throws a low kick but Marek avoids it.
Hinton slips a jab and a cross from Marek.

Hinton closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Hinton misses.
Hinton looks to clinch
and Marek counters with a left and a right that stings Hinton.
Hinton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hinton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marek sprawls well. Marek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hinton gets slowly back to his feet.
Marek looks to land a combination but Hinton avoids it well.
Marek misses with a two punch combination.
Marek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hinton.

Hinton closes the distance and clinches.

Hinton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hinton slips a jab and a cross from Marek.
Marek throws a right and a left that Hinton avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek throws a combination that misses
and Hinton counters with a low kick, right behind Marek 's knee.
Marek looks gassed!
Hinton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Hinton scores with a four punch combination!
Marek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hinton is defended easily by Marek.
Hinton wants to clinch
and Marek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marek misses with the combination.
Marek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hinton.

Hinton moves into range and clinches up with Marek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinton is trying to break the clinch but Marek has him pressed against the cage.

Hinton breaks from the clinch.
Marek throws a right and a left that Hinton avoids nicely.
Hinton tries to clinch there but Marek circles away.
Hinton misses with a two punch combination.
Hinton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Michael Hinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek slaps away a takedown attempt from Hinton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hinton misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Hinton misses
and Marek counters with a series of strikes. Hinton will be more careful next time no doubt.

Hinton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nice combo by Marek! Oh, that's hurt him - Hinton falls to the canvas and Marek follows him into side control.
Oh Hinton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinton tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

Marek decides to stand back up. Marek steps back and let's Hinton get back to his feet.
Hinton seems to have got his legs back now.
Marek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Hinton.
Marek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hinton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Marek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Hinton with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Hinton.
Marek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hinton.

Hinton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hinton wants to stand but Marek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Marek has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hinton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hinton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marek.
Wyjebany Marek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Marek.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Marek. Those never looked like landing.
Marek works over Hinton's head and body with a nice combination.
Hinton throws a head kick but Marek moves out of range.
Marek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marek dodges the punch combination from Hinton.
Michael Hinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Marek misses.
Marek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hinton darts in trying to clinch
and Marek counters with a left and a right that stings Hinton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinton is looking to clinch.
Marek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hinton circles away quickly and effectively.
Hinton throws a leg kick
and Marek counters with a left and a right that stings Hinton.
A right-left combo lands from Hinton.
A head kick by Hinton misses
and Marek counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinton throws a head kick but Marek moves out of range.
Marek misses with a double jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hinton!
Marek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hinton circles away quickly and effectively.

Marek tries to sprawl but Hinton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hinton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marek's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marek kicks Hinton off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Marek.
Marek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hinton fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marek misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Marek does no damage.
Hinton scores with a kick to the body.

Hinton rushes Marek and presses him up against the cage.
Hinton tries to land a knee to the head but Marek blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinton working hard to break the clinch.

Marek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hinton misses with a takedown attempt
and Marek counters with a three punch combo that has Hinton backing up. Hinton nods at Marek to acknowledge the strikes.
Marek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hinton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hinton somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Marek. Those never looked like landing.
Marek is working the combinations to good effect here.

Hinton gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Marek breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Marek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hinton fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Hinton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Marek swinging wildly here.
Marek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hinton circles away quickly and effectively.
Marek misses with a series of wild punches.
Hinton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hinton is looking to clinch but Marek is avoiding it.
A solid body kick from Hinton.
Hinton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hinton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hinton throws the kick towards the body but Marek avoids it.
Hinton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hinton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hinton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hinton misses with a kick to the body.
Marek throws a series of punches but Hinton avoids them all with ease.
Marek keeps the fight on the outside.
Hinton lands a leg kick that knocks Marek off balance momentarily.
Hinton misses with a body kick.
Marek misses with a few strikes there.
Hinton pushes Marek away with a front kick.

Hinton closes the distance and clinches.

Marek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marek slips a jab and a cross from Hinton.
Marek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hinton tries to close the distance and clinch but Marek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hinton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hinton tries to bum rush Marek with a series of wild strikes but Marek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marek misses with a double jab.
Marek misses with a few strikes there.
Hinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marek throws a right and a left that Hinton avoids nicely.
Hinton throws a right hand that Marek ducks under and follows up with a left that Marek also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Marek does no damage.
Hinton tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Marek does no damage.
No joy there for Marek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Hinton closes the distance and clinches.
Hinton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Marek breaks from the clinch.
Marek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hinton.
Hinton moves in looking to clinch but Marek pushes him off.
Marek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crunch! Hinton slams his shin into Marek's torso.
Hinton throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Marek.
Hinton throws a right and a left that Marek avoids nicely.
Hinton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hinton shoots in but no luck this time.
Marek throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Marek misses.
Marek moves out of range as Hinton throws a body kick.
Hinton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marek.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hinton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marek swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Hinton clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marek keeps the fight on the outside.
Hinton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Hinton has closed the distance and engaged Marek in a clinch.
Hinton is trying to force a seperation but Marek has the dominant position.
Hinton working hard to break the clinch.

Hinton manages to break the clinch.
Marek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marek misses with a two punch combination.
Hinton stalks Marek and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marek's face. Marek staggers backwards, shaken.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hinton throws a wild body kick that Marek sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Marek.
Hinton tries to land a front kick but Marek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinton shoots for a takedown but Marek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hinton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marek as he avoids it easily.
Hinton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hinton circles away quickly and effectively.
Marek misses with a two punch combination.
Hinton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marek tries to avoid it but Hinton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marek to the ground. Marek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hinton counters with a nice leg kick.
Marek avoids the body shot from Hinton.
Hinton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek lands a jab-cross combination.
Marek throws a nice looking combination but Hinton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marek blocks a head kick by Hinton.
Marek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hinton.
Hinton scoring well with a low kick there.
Hinton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Marek counters with a two punch combo.
Marek throws a series of punches but Hinton avoids them all with ease.
Hinton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hinton tries to bum rush Marek with a series of wild strikes but Marek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hinton slips a jab and a cross from Marek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hinton counters with a nice body kick.
Marek slips a jab and a cross from Hinton.
Hinton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hinton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hinton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marek swinging wildly here.
Hinton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marek.
Marek looks to land a combination but Hinton avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinton misses with a double jab.
Marek throws a nice looking combination but Hinton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hinton misses with the combination.
Hinton misses with a takedown attempt - Marek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marek misses with the combination.
Hinton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marek pinned against the cage. Marek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marek fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wyjebany Marek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hinton misses with a takedown attempt
and Marek counters with a three punch combo that has Hinton backing up. Hinton nods at Marek to acknowledge the strikes.

Marek drops Hinton with a right and a left! Marek comes rushing in but Hinton regains his composure and manages to keep Marek in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinton 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.

Marek stands and steps away. Hinton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hinton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marek checks it well.
Hinton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marek defends it nicely.
Hinton avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek misses with a series of wild punches.
Marek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hinton eats them both and turns towards Marek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Marek scores with a four punch combination!
Hinton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marek as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Marek. Those never looked like landing.
Hinton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marek circles away quickly and effectively.
Marek throws a nice looking combination but Hinton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marek misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hinton clinches with his opponent.

Marek breaks from the clinch.
Marek misses with a double jab.
Marek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marek wants it to stay on the feet.
Hinton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marek misses with a series of wild punches.
Hinton tries for a takedown but Marek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hinton throws a nice looking combination but Marek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Marek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marek closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marek swats away the attempt to clinch by Hinton.
Hinton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marek.
Wyjebany Marek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marek checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hinton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hinton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marek.
Hinton dodges the punch combination from Marek.
Hinton wants to clinch
and Marek counters with a series of strikes. Hinton will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marek.
Marek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hinton.
Marek has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hinton.
Hinton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hinton thumps Marek with a low kick.
Marek swinging wildly here.
Hinton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hinton dodges the punch combination from Marek.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hinton circles away quickly and effectively.
Marek avoids the head kick by Hinton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wyjebany Marek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyjebany Marek!
Wyjebany Marek is the new middleweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sahebt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderton
vs
Sahebt

172 cm
21
174 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

190 cm
20
181 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luiz Anderton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Sahebt!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sahebt but Sahebt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Anderton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Anderton gets caught napping as Sahebt dives in and scores a takedown. Anderton manages to retain guard.
Anderton wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderton has a closed guard, preventing Sahebt from standing up.
Anderton looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderton, not yet.
Sahebt tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderton is retaining full guard.
Sahebt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Sahebt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderton dives on top into guard.

Sahebt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sahebt has his foot on Anderton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderton works his way back into a safe position though.
Sahebt is wriggling around but Anderton manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderton wants to take a breather but Sahebt is having none of it.
Sahebt is trying to stand back up but Anderton is controlling him
Sahebt is looking to improve his position.
Anderton blocks the strikes from Sahebt.
Sahebt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderton.

Anderton is looking for a kimura here.
Sahebt tries to kick Anderton off but Anderton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Sahebt pushes Anderton off and gets back to his feet.

Sahebt moves into the clinch.

Sahebt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sahebt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sahebt, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sahebt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sahebt wants to stand up but Anderton is controlling him.

Sahebt has his foot on Anderton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderton works his way back into a safe position though.

Sahebt pushes Anderton off and scrambles back to his feet.

Anderton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sahebt to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Anderton is working an open guard so Sahebt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sahebt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderton circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton misses with a few strikes there.
James Sahebt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sahebt doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderton circles away.

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

Sahebt decides to stand back up. Sahebt steps back and let's Anderton get back to his feet.
Sahebt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderton tries to avoid it but Sahebt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderton to the ground. Anderton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sahebt looks gassed!
Sahebt tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderton looks to land a combination but Sahebt avoids it well.

Sahebt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sahebt throws an elbow but it misses.
Sahebt lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Luiz Anderton has been cut.
Sahebt misses with a knee strike.
Come on Sahebt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anderton managing to block the knees to the body from Sahebt.
Anderton blocks an elbow strike from Sahebt.

Sahebt has clasped his hands together around Anderton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderton tries to improve position but can't.
Anderton regains half guard.

Sahebt stands up and beckons Anderton to join him on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Sahebt breaks the clinch.
Anderton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sahebt backs up against the cage.
Anderton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Sahebt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderton's guard.

Sahebt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderton looks to land a combination but Sahebt avoids it well.
Sahebt wants to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Sahebt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Anderton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Anderton throws a series of punches but Sahebt moves out of range.
Sahebt tries to clinch but Anderton moves out of range.
Sahebt is looking to clinch but Anderton is avoiding it.

Sahebt moves into the clinch.
Anderton avoids the elbow strike from Sahebt, against the cage.

Sahebt wants the takedown. Anderton is fighting it off but Sahebt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anderton's guard against the cage.
Sahebt looking to sit in guard and control but Anderton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sahebt pulls Anderton in close to prevent any damage.
James Sahebt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sahebt can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Anderton seems to be working for a kimura but Sahebt defends the submission attempt.
Sahebt wants to control but Anderton is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt is trying to stand back up but Anderton is controlling him

Anderton wants to work for an arm triangle but Sahebt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderton is keen to just control but Sahebt is a slippery customer.

Sahebt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sahebt is looking to escape.

Anderton is working for a kimura but Sahebt is defending it quite comfortably.

Anderton wants to work for an arm triangle but Sahebt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt is controlling Anderton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sahebt keeps working.
Sahebt is trying to stand up here but Anderton is controlling him well.

Sahebt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Sahebt pushes Anderton off and gets back to his feet.
Anderton avoids the body shot from Sahebt.

Sahebt closes the distance and pushes Anderton back into the cage.
Sahebt misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahebt pushes Anderton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sahebt misses with an elbow strike.
Sahebt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderton's efforts to push away.
Sahebt looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt keeps control of Anderton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sahebt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Sahebt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anderton regains guard.
Anderton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Sahebt gets to his feet. Anderton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sahebt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sahebt closes the distance and clinches up with Anderton, looking for a takedown. Sahebt pushes Anderton against the cage but Anderton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Anderton gets tackled into the cage by Sahebt. Sahebt maintains the clinch.

Sahebt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderton misses with the combination.
Anderton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sahebt pinned against the cage. Sahebt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sahebt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahebt looking to finish with strikes here!
Anderton is wriggling around trying to escape.

Sahebt gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Sahebt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderton on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderton's guard now, I'm sure.

Sahebt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sahebt is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sahebt but Sahebt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderton tries to clinch there but Sahebt circles away.

Sahebt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderton, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Sahebt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luiz Anderton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anderton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderton wants to sweep here but Sahebt controlling him for the moment.

Sahebt stands and steps away. Anderton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anderton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Anderton tries to sprawl but Sahebt drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Sahebt postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Anderton to stand up.
Sahebt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderton.
Luiz Anderton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sahebt looking to score a takedown here. Anderton is defending well but Sahebt drives through and ends up in Anderton's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sahebt gets to his feet. Anderton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sahebt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sahebt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderton.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sahebt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sahebt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderton is not content to let Sahebt control the position.

Sahebt stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Sahebt moves into the clinch.
Sahebt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sahebt after a bit of a struggle.
Sahebt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sahebt stalling the fight.
Sahebt misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderton wants to get back to striking at distance but Sahebt won't allow it.
Anderton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sahebt has him pressed against the cage.
Sahebt lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Sahebt pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderton prevents Sahebt from getting back to his feet.

Sahebt working for a triangle but Anderton defends it easily.

Sahebt kicks Anderton off and gets to his feet.
Anderton looks to land a combination but Sahebt avoids it well.
Anderton tries to bum rush Sahebt with a series of wild strikes but Sahebt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderton shoots in looking for a takedown but Sahebt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Sahebt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sahebt throws a knee to the head but misses.

Sahebt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton tries to bum rush Sahebt with a series of wild strikes but Sahebt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderton misses with a wild combination.
Sahebt is looking to clinch but Anderton is avoiding it.
Anderton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sahebt as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderton misses with a jab, cross combination.

Sahebt clinches up against the cage.
Sahebt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sahebt leaning his opponent against the cage.

Sahebt tightens his grip and picks Anderton up, before dumping him to the ground. Anderton manages to land in guard.
Anderton keeping full guard, as Sahebt tries to pass.

Sahebt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderton has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt wants to stand but Anderton is controlling the position.
Anderton is looking to work some ground and pound but Sahebt has wrist control.

Sahebt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderton postures up in Sahebt's guard and throws a big left but Sahebt blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderton wants to pass the guard but Sahebt is keeping the position.
Sahebt wants to get back to his feet but Anderton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Sahebt really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Anderton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Anderton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sahebt avoids a punch combination nicely.

Sahebt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Sahebt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderton, who protects the arm well.

Sahebt decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Sahebt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderton, pushing him back against the cage.
Sahebt throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderton takes an elbow to the temple.

Sahebt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Sahebt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sahebt is in Anderton's guard.
Sahebt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sahebt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sahebt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sahebt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Sahebt pushes Anderton up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Sahebt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderton regains guard immediately.

Sahebt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sahebt, into his guard.
Anderton wants to control from the top but Sahebt keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sahebt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sahebt avoids the body shot from Anderton.
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!
Anderton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderton jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Sahebt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderton, pushing him back against the cage.
Sahebt tries a knee to the head but Anderton blocks it.
Sahebt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sahebt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sahebt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sahebt leaning his opponent against the cage.

Sahebt manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sahebt looking to score a takedown here. Anderton is defending well but Sahebt drives through and ends up in Anderton's guard.

Anderton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sahebt gets to his feet. Anderton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Sahebt moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Sahebt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sahebt takes the fight into the clinch.
James Sahebt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sahebt to keep the fight standing.
Sahebt misses with a knee to the head.
Sahebt scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sahebt has picked Anderton up - he's going for a ride! Sahebt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sahebt is working for an americana but Anderton has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sahebt was thinking about the submission.

Sahebt gets to his feet. Anderton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Sahebt pushes Anderton up against the cage in a clinch.
Sahebt lands an elbow inside that Anderton shrugs off.
Anderton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sahebt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sahebt has Anderton pressed against the cage, preventing Anderton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sahebt lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sahebt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Sahebt dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Anderton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Sahebt misses with a wild combination.

Sahebt gets a double leg takedown into Anderton's guard.
Sahebt wanted to stand there but Anderton had control of the position.

Sahebt gets to his feet. Anderton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Sahebt closes the distance and pushes Anderton back into the cage.
Anderton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Sahebt.
Anderton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sahebt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderton fails to pull guard.

Sahebt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
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!
Anderton is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Anderton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Sahebt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Sahebt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sahebt decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Anderton throws a nice looking combination but Sahebt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Sahebt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anderton keeping moving, preventing Sahebt from controlling successfully.
Anderton wants to stand up but Sahebt is controlling him.
Sahebt throwing strikes but missing.

Sahebt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt is looking to clinch.
James Sahebt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Anderton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sahebt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderton tries to pull guard but Sahebt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Sahebt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anderton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sahebt keeps control of the position easily here as Anderton tries to buck him off.
Sahebt tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderton pushed the leg off.

Anderton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sahebt looking to break Anderton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anderton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sahebt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Anderton is trying to break free.

Sahebt looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sahebt looking for the RNC.
James Sahebt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sahebt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anderton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Sahebt!
James Sahebt is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble James Sahebt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.