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TCA 38 - Cabbat Vs Simpson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jobert Sucaldito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jobert Sucaldito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Gago!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sucaldito drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sucaldito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sucaldito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sucaldito is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sucaldito trying to control but Gago is working from the bottom.
Gago working for a triangle but Sucaldito defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sucaldito pushing down on Gago's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sucaldito slows the pace down in half guard.
Sucaldito is stalling here. Gago is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sucaldito seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gago has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Sucaldito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sucaldito is trying to control Gago's posture but Gago avoids it.
Sucaldito sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sucaldito controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gago works his way into side control.
Sucaldito wants to get back to his feet.
Gago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sucaldito, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sucaldito rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gago's guard! Nice work there by Sucaldito!
Sucaldito wants to control from the top but Gago keeps moving.
Gago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sucaldito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sucaldito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sucaldito is aware though and is defending well.
Sucaldito's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sucaldito.
Gago keeping moving, preventing Sucaldito from controlling successfully.
Gago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sucaldito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gago keeping full guard, as Sucaldito tries to pass.
Sucaldito trying to control the position from guard on top but Gago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gago keeping moving, preventing Sucaldito from controlling successfully.
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 Jobert Sucaldito 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.
Sucaldito shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gago's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sucaldito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sucaldito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gago is looking for a triangle but Sucaldito pushes his legs off easily.
Sucaldito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sucaldito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sucaldito defends it easily.
Sucaldito pushes down on Gago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago actively working from the bottom here.
Sucaldito tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gago.
Gago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sucaldito wants to control but Gago is keeping him busy.
Sucaldito is working for a submission of some sort.
Gago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sucaldito trying to control the action but Gago is working from the bottom.
Sucaldito is looking to pass Gago's guard but actually Gago recovers to full guard.
Sucaldito wants to stand but Gago has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sucaldito is aware though and is defending well.
Gago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sucaldito wants to control from the top but Gago keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucaldito throwing strikes but missing.
Sucaldito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sucaldito tries to free his leg and advance position but Gago is retaining full guard.
Gago has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sucaldito is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gago.
Sucaldito decides to stand back up. Sucaldito steps back and let's Gago get back to his feet.
Gago shoots in looking for a takedown. Sucaldito tries to sprawl out of it but Gago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sucaldito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sucaldito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sucaldito showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sucaldito pulls his head out easily.
Gago looking for submissions off his back.
Gago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sucaldito pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sucaldito is working for a kimura but Gago is defending it quite comfortably.
Gago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jobert Sucaldito dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sucaldito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sucaldito showed some decent athleticism there.
Sucaldito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sucaldito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sucaldito throwing shots but Gago is blocking nicely.
Sucaldito not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sucaldito pulls his head out easily.
Gago gets back to full guard.
Gago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sucaldito has picked Gago up and slammed him! Gago can't keep hold of the triangle and Sucaldito manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sucaldito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gago seems to be looking for submissions.
Gago is working for a submission of some sort.
Sucaldito is trying to control but can't.
Sucaldito wants to get back to full guard.
Gago is working for a submission of some sort.
Sucaldito is trying to stand up here but Gago is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sucaldito's head.
Sucaldito wants to control but Gago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gago seems to be working for a kimura but Sucaldito defends the submission attempt.
Gago is looking for a kimura but Sucaldito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gago to get the leverage.
Sucaldito trying to control here.
Gago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sucaldito defends it well.
Sucaldito wants to control but Gago is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sucaldito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sucaldito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gago has Sucaldito in his guard.
Gago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sucaldito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sucaldito has managed to get both his arms back between Gago's legs - danger averted.
Gago keeping full guard, as Sucaldito tries to pass.
Gago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sucaldito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sucaldito tries to stand but Gago is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sucaldito trying to control but Gago is working from the bottom.
Gago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sucaldito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gago keeping moving, preventing Sucaldito from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sucaldito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sucaldito has managed to get both his arms back between Gago's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jobert Sucaldito.
Well Sucaldito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jobert Sucaldito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bredis Gretcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bredis Gretcott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bredis Gretcott!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gretcott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gretcott doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Gretcott misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt lands a two punch combo.
Gretcott throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Gretcott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gretcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Gretcott swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Gretcott misses.
Gretcott moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Gretcott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Gretcott backing up. Gretcott nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Gretcott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Gretcott saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Gretcott tries to clinch up
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretcott throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Gretcott works over Hunt's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gretcott slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Gretcott avoids it well.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gretcott shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Gretcott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gretcott throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Gretcott avoids nicely.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gretcott.
Gretcott tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Gretcott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Gretcott avoids them all with ease.
Roger Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gretcott throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
A combination from Gretcott does no damage.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Gretcott moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gretcott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Gretcott misses.
Gretcott pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hunt back to the cage. Gretcott follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gretcott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gretcott slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Gretcott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gretcott is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Gretcott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gretcott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Gretcott rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt throws a right hand that Gretcott ducks under and follows up with a left that Gretcott also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Gretcott shoots in.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Gretcott fails to land with a series of punches.
Gretcott dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Gretcott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gretcott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gretcott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretcott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Gretcott avoids nicely.
Gretcott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Gretcott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gretcott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roger Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bredis Gretcott.
Gretcott fails with a takedown attempt.
Gretcott dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gretcott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gretcott off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gretcott is looking to clinch.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Gretcott misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bredis Gretcott will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gretcott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roger Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Gretcott avoids nicely.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gretcott wants to clinch.
Gretcott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Gretcott is looking to clinch.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Gretcott's head but Gretcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gretcott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Gretcott tries to clinch up
and Hunt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bredis Gretcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gretcott looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretcott tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gretcott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
Gretcott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gretcott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gretcott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bredis Gretcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gretcott.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Gretcott moves out of range.
Gretcott tries to clinch
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Gretcott fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gretcott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gretcott misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Gretcott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gretcott fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gretcott scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gretcott throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gretcott shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roger Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bredis Gretcott.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Gretcott avoids them all with ease.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gretcott.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gretcott circles away quickly and effectively.
Gretcott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Gretcott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gretcott moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gretcott tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Gretcott throws a combination. Hunt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gretcott tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Gretcott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Gretcott.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Gretcott shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Gretcott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gretcott tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Gretcott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Gretcott misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretcott slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Gretcott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Hunt.
Gretcott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Gretcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gretcott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gretcott fails to land with a series of punches.
Gretcott misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gretcott misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt looks to land a combination. Gretcott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bredis Gretcott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gretcott misses with a two punch combination.
Gretcott misses with a double jab.
Gretcott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gretcott shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hunt eats them both and turns towards Gretcott to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gretcott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gretcott moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gretcott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gretcott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gretcott looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Gretcott lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gretcott fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretcott lands a jab-cross combination.
Gretcott dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Gretcott tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Gretcott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gretcott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Gretcott throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gretcott lands a two punch combo.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Gretcott misses with a wild combination.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt tries to bum rush Gretcott with a series of wild strikes but Gretcott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gretcott misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Gretcott tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Gretcott shoots in but Hunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Gretcott avoids it well.
Gretcott shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gretcott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Gretcott.
Hunt scores with a one two! Gretcott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws a right hand that Gretcott ducks under and follows up with a left that Gretcott also avoids with ease.
Hunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Gretcott works over Hunt's head and body with a nice combination.
Gretcott throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Gretcott misses with the combination.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Gretcott tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Gretcott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gretcott circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gretcott misses with a wild combination.
Gretcott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Gretcott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gretcott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gretcott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roger Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gretcott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gretcott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gretcott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretcott tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Gretcott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Gretcott avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gretcott looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gretcott.
Gretcott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bredis Gretcott.
I've got Gretcott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bredis Gretcott!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Gould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Dapalong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Gould could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent Dapalong's chin.
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Gould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Dapalong!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dapalong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gould shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dapalong pinned against the cage. Dapalong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dapalong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dapalong swings for the body but Gould moves out of range.
Dapalong looks to land a combination but Gould avoids it well.
Dapalong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Dapalong.
Gould fails with the takedown.
Dapalong throws out a loose jab but Gould uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dapalong throws a series of punches but Gould moves out of range.
Dapalong misses with a double jab.
Dapalong misses with a double jab.
Gould takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dapalong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gould keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dapalong.
Dapalong misses with a two punch combination.
Gould gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like George Gould has been cut.
Dapalong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dapalong stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Gould. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dapalong drops Gould with a beautiful combination! Gould stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dapalong is looking for the KO!
Gould is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dapalong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gould.
Oh Gould is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dapalong thuds a left hand into Gould's body.
Gould misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gould is breathing heavily.
and Dapalong counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gould! He's just covering up as Dapalong starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Dapalong!
Our winner, Vincent Dapalong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seijurou Yoshioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seijurou Yoshioka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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27
205 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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23
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seijurou Yoshioka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Small!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small shoots for a takedown but Yoshioka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Small fails with the takedown.
Yoshioka works over Small's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Mr Small has been cut.
Small throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yoshioka was covering up waiting for the punch and Small finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
Small preventing the sweep.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Yoshioka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Small on the ground.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yoshioka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Small works over Yoshioka with some ground and pound from guard.
Small landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like Seijurou Yoshioka has been cut.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yoshioka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Small scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Small trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Small postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yoshioka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshioka is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Small postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Yoshioka has wrist control.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Small distracts Yoshioka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yoshioka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Small postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yoshioka has momentary wrist control but Small slips an elbow through the middle.
Yoshioka is rocked!
Seijurou Yoshioka's cut is getting worse.
Small is working Yoshioka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Yoshioka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Seijurou Yoshioka's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Seijurou Yoshioka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mr Small!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Amongero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Basher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hunt You Down- Saliva. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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171 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Amongero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Basher!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amongero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Basher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amongero throws a looping overhand right but Basher ducks down to avoid it.
Amongero misses with an uppercut.
Basher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amongero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Basher tries to bum rush Amongero with a series of wild strikes but Amongero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amongero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amongero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Basher throws a nice looking combination but Amongero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Basher misses with a few strikes there.
Amongero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Basher dodges the punch combination from Amongero.
Basher slips a jab and a cross from Amongero.
Basher misses with a wild combination.
Amongero scores with a jab to the body.
Amongero sizes up Basher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amongero scores with a one two! Basher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Basher is rocked!
Basher gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Amongero points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Basher wakes up just in time to hear Amongero thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Amongero!
Roberto Amongero was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Faure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Suzuki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Codename 47. Thiago Suzuki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
149 lbs
20 - 14 - 1 |
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28
198 lbs
14 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Faure!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suzuki.
Suzuki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheers as Suzuki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faure doesn't seem phased though.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Faure lands a lovely overhand right.
Faure takes a swing at Suzuki's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suzuki.
Suzuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faure manages to avoid it.
Suzuki looks for the body kick but Faure saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Faure.
Faure takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suzuki has closed the distance and engaged Faure in a clinch.
A short right from Suzuki on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faure avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Suzuki.
Suzuki can't find room to land a body shot as Faure controls the action.
Suzuki misses with a punch to the body.
Faure wants to get back to striking at distance but Suzuki won't allow it.
Suzuki leaning against his opponent.
Suzuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faure gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suzuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suzuki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Suzuki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faure throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faure scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suzuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suzuki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Faure connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Faure looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Faure throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Suzuki was covering up waiting for the punch and Faure finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suzuki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Suzuki wants to stand and escape but Faure is having none of it.
Suzuki controls Faure momentarily but Faure frees himself.
Faure working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faure has gone for a leg lock! Suzuki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Faure's guard.
Suzuki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Faure is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faure wants to control but Suzuki postures up.
Suzuki trying to control the position but Faure is working away.
Suzuki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Faure is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Faure is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suzuki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faure keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Suzuki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Faure throws a combination. Suzuki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Suzuki throws a hook but Faure blocks it.
Faure takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Faure looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Suzuki misses with a body kick.
Faure throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Suzuki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Faure is in Suzuki's guard.
Faure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suzuki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Faure postures up in Suzuki's guard and throws a big left but Suzuki blocks it.
Suzuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faure doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faure manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Faure is in close to Suzuki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faure is looking to work some ground and pound but Suzuki has wrist control.
Faure throws a big elbow that misses.
Faure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Suzuki holds on and takes a little breather.
Faure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suzuki looking for a guillotine here but Faure defends easily.
Faure throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suzuki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Faure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suzuki wants to sweep but no luck.
Suzuki is trying to keep Faure in close.
Faure stands up over Suzuki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suzuki working a defensive guard here.
Faure throws a big right hand that misses.
Faure throwing strikes from guard but Suzuki blocks nicely.
Suzuki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faure throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Faure accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suzuki has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Faure should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Suzuki has tightened it up now! Faure should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Suzuki!
Thiago Suzuki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vez Innaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adib Zaquan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaquan has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Adib Zaquan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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26
194 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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21
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vez Innaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adib Zaquan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaquan misses with a wild combination.
Zaquan tries to clinch up but Innaus circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaquan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Innaus backs up against the cage.
Innaus throws a wild body kick that Zaquan sees coming a mile off.
Innaus jabs Zaquan right on the nose. Zaquan blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Adib Zaquan has been cut.
Innaus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zaquan sprawling to the canvas! Zaquan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Innaus finish him?!
Zaquan is rocked!
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!
Crack! A monster head kick from Innaus and Zaquan falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Innaus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vez Innaus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Egardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
154 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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155 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Egardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egardo misses with a hook
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Fernando Egardo has been cut.
Egardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egardo.
Morgan tries to bum rush Egardo with a series of wild strikes but Egardo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egardo. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernando Egardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a combination
and Egardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Egardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egardo misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Morgan.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Egardo moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.
Egardo has managed to clinch.
Egardo misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Egardo - that landed with a thud.
Egardo lands an elbow that stopped Morgan in his tracks for a moment.
Egardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Egardo lands a damaging elbow.
Egardo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morgan managing to block the knees to the body from Egardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan tries to circle away but Egardo has him pinned against the cage.
Egardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Egardo lands a left hand.
Egardo lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egardo lands an elbow that stopped Morgan in his tracks for a moment.
Egardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Egardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Egardo misses with the head strike.
Morgan blocks an elbow strike from Egardo.
Egardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Egardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morgan avoids a wild elbow strike from Egardo.
Egardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Egardo misses with an elbow strike.
Egardo lands a nice elbow.
Morgan takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Egardo.
Egardo working aggressively here.
Morgan successfully pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Egardo gets to his feet. Morgan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Egardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
Egardo lands the left hand.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Egardo moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Morgan.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Egardo slips under a jab from Morgan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Egardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Egardo throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Egardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Egardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Egardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernando Egardo'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.
Egardo lands with an overhand left.
Egardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Egardo pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan is trying to force a seperation but Egardo has the dominant position.
Egardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Egardo scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Egardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Egardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egardo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Egardo works on Morgan's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Egardo holds him up against the cage and eventually Morgan drops back down to his feet.
Egardo working aggressively here.
Morgan jumps guard but Egardo stands there with Morgan around his waist. Morgan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
Egardo trying to land knees to the body.
Egardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan avoiding damage as Egardo throws knees to the body.
Egardo keeps control of Morgan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Egardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egardo lands an elbow inside.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egardo throws a head punch that misses.
Fernando Egardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egardo.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but Egardo has him pressed against the cage.
Fernando Egardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Morgan.
Morgan dodges an elbow strike from Egardo.
Egardo working aggressively here.
Morgan blocks an elbow strike.
Egardo lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Egardo is controlling him.
Morgan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morgan wants to break free but Egardo has control.
Egardo working aggressively here.
Egardo lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.
Nice body punch from Egardo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Morgan.
Morgan tries to keep at a distance but Egardo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgan avoids a wild elbow strike from Egardo.
Morgan avoids the elbow strike from Egardo, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Egardo fails to land.
Egardo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Egardo has a couple of punches blocked by Morgan.
Egardo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Egardo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Egardo working aggressively here.
Morgan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Egardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egardo tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Egardo fails to land.
Egardo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morgan takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Egardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morgans head.
Egardo lands with a short shot to the head.
Morgan jumps guard but Egardo stands there with Morgan around his waist. Morgan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Egardo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan blocks the elbow strike.
Egardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Egardo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Egardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fernando Egardo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Egardo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Egardo's shoulder, as Egardo tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morgan.
Egardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Egardo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morgan's hands.
Egardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morgan scores with a hook.
Egardo connects with a body shot that sends Morgan's belly button to the back.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Egardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan throws a right hand that Egardo ducks under and follows up with a left that Egardo also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egardo tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Egardo.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Egardo does it's job there.
Dan Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Egardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egardo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Egardo clinches up against the cage.
Egardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Egardo throws an elbow but it misses.
Egardo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Egardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egardo lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.
Egardo misses with the head strike.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Egardo to keep the fight standing.
Egardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Egardo fails to land.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dan Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egardo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Egardo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Egardo is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan jumps guard but Egardo stands there with Morgan around his waist. Morgan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morgan tries to break free but Egardo pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Egardo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
Egardo lands an elbow that stopped Morgan in his tracks for a moment.
Egardo gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Egardo on the inside.
Egardo lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Egardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egardo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Egardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Egardo takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Egardo is looking to wear down Morgan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Morgan.
Egardo looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Egardo.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan misses with a double jab
and Egardo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Egardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egardo misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egardo.
Morgan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fernando Egardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egardo cracks Morgan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Egardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egardo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Egardo!
Fernando Egardo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elizondo Tacos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta has chosen Just like you imagined - 300 theme as his entrance music. Diziz Sparta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elizondo Tacos's chin.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
20 - 23 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elizondo Tacos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diziz Sparta!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body kick from Tacos.
Tacos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tacos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sparta stuns Tacos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sparta moves out of range as Tacos throws a body kick.
Sparta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tacos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sparta looks to land a body kick but Tacos moved away.
Sparta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sparta with a poor takedown
and Tacos counters with a nice leg kick.
Tacos drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sparta trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tacos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sparta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Tacos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tacos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tacos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sparta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sparta manages to get back to half guard.
Sparta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tacos scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparta is looking for a triangle but Tacos pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta is keeping the position for now.
Sparta looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparta, not yet.
Tacos is in close to Sparta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tacos advances position into side control!
Sparta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tacos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tacos wants to control but Sparta is keeping him busy.
Sparta tries to improve position but can't.
Tacos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sparta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacos tries for a kimura but Sparta is defending well.
Sparta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sparta is looking to improve his position.
Sparta landing small, sideways elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tacos trying to control the action but Sparta is working from the bottom.
Tacos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparta's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elizondo Tacos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tacos shoots in but no luck this time.
Tacos throws out a leg kick but Sparta moves out of range and Tacos only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Tacos misses.
Sparta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Tacos. Those never looked like landing.
Tacos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sparta counters with a nice body shot.
Elizondo Tacos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tacos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparta as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elizondo Tacos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tacos misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos misses with a body kick.
Sparta tries to close the distance and clinch but Tacos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tacos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sparta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tacos manages to get to full guard.
Sparta wants to control from the top but Tacos keeps moving.
Sparta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tacos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparta distracts Tacos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tacos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparta cracks Tacos with a solid left hand.
Sparta trying to control but Tacos is working from the bottom.
Sparta with a nice head shot there.
Sparta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sparta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparta postures up.
Tacos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparta.
Sparta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tacos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tacos's head.
Diziz Sparta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sparta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tacos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparta manages to get himself to full guard.
Tacos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sparta working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tacos has passed into half guard!
Sparta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparta.
Tacos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta looking to control.
Sparta wants to sweep here but Tacos controlling him for the moment.
Sparta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tacos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparta trying to keep a closed guard but Tacos is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tacos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparta wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diziz Sparta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sparta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tacos fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tacos defends it nicely.
Sparta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tacos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparta shoots for a double leg takedown but Tacos sprawls well. He's pushed Sparta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tacos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparta somewhat.
Elizondo Tacos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diziz Sparta.
Tacos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparta is looking to land body kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparta.
Sparta slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sparta checks a leg kick.
Tacos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparta pinned against the cage. Sparta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tacos wants it to stay on the feet.
Tacos stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparta. Sparta gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tacos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tacos is looking to slow Sparta down with leg kicks.
Sparta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tacos.
Tacos misses with the body kick
and Sparta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tacos thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta scores with a spinning back kick!
Sparta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tacos rather than just go for the knockout.
Tacos scores with a leg kick.
Tacos misses with a kick to the body
and Sparta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tacos won't be happy with that.
Sparta landing a few strikes.
Sparta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta is trying to move to mount but Tacos reverses beautifully and ends up in Sparta's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tacos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparta wants to sweep here but Tacos controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tacos is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparta has wrist control.
Sparta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tacos has picked Sparta up and slammed him! Sparta can't keep hold of the triangle and Tacos manages to pass to side control!
Tacos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sparta tries to buck Tacos off but Tacos is having none of it.
Sparta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tacos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparta struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diziz Sparta really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sparta shoots in for a takedown but Tacos shows good takedown defense.
Sparta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sparta throws an elbow but Tacos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tacos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tacos moves into full guard.
Sparta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tacos trying to keep a closed guard but Sparta is proving a slippery customer.
Tacos looking for a guillotine here but Sparta defends easily.
Tacos controls Sparta momentarily but Sparta frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos wants to sweep here but Sparta controlling him for the moment.
Tacos looking for a guillotine here but Sparta defends easily.
Tacos looking for a sweep. Not yet Tacos, not yet.
Tacos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tacos has momentary wrist control but Sparta slips an elbow through the middle.
Sparta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tacos keeping moving, preventing Sparta from controlling successfully.
Sparta scoring with some ground and pound.
Sparta preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta lands a couple of digs.
Sparta preventing the sweep.
Tacos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparta connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Sparta trying to control but Tacos is working from the bottom.
Sparta throws a strike but Tacos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tacos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tacos forces his way into half guard.
Sparta wants to get back to full guard.
Sparta controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparta trying to hold on to Tacos's head to control him but Tacos postures up.
Sparta wants to improve his position but Tacos is controlling well.
Tacos wants to work for an arm triangle but Sparta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sparta is looking to improve his position.
Tacos wants to free his trapped foot but Sparta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparta has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparta is trying to hold Tacos in close to prevent damage but Tacos has managed to pass into half guard.
Sparta actively working from the bottom here.
Sparta is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tacos is working for a kimura but Sparta is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Diziz Sparta 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sparta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tacos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sparta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diziz Sparta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tacos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Tacos
and Sparta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tacos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparta was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacos.
Tacos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparta's waist but Sparta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tacos off to one side.
Sparta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tacos misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Tacos
and Sparta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tacos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tacos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tacos throws a leg kick
and Sparta counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is looking to clinch.
Sparta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tacos pinned against the cage. Tacos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tacos tries for a takedown but Sparta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sparta scores with a jab to the body.
Tacos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sparta shoots in for a takedown but Tacos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elizondo Tacos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diziz Sparta.
Sparta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta looks to land a body kick but Tacos moved away.
Sparta misses with a body shot.
Tacos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tacos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sparta throws the kick towards the body but Tacos avoids it.
Sparta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tacos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tacos throws a lazy right hand but Sparta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tacos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sparta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Sparta. No joy for Tacos on that attempt.
Tacos throws a leg kick which misses Sparta's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparta tries to avoid it.
Tacos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacos was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparta.
Sparta throws a body punch but Tacos moves out of range.
Tacos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elizondo Tacos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparta connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diziz Sparta.
Well Sparta 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 John Mangel scores the fight 47:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diziz Sparta!
Diziz Sparta is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Diziz Sparta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cabbat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Cabbat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabbat misses the jab.
Simpson takes one to the chin there.
Cabbat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabbat manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simpson, as that shot connected.
Simpson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Eric Cabbat has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabbat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartholomew Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Cabbat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cabbat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simpson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabbat advances position into side control!
Simpson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom here.
Simpson is trying to buck Cabbat off.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabbat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbat swings around for an armbar but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cabbat's guard.
Simpson wants to get up but he can't break Cabbat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Cabbat keeps moving.
Cabbat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simpson controls the pace.
Cabbat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bartholomew Simpson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson punishes Cabbat's body with a nice straight punch.
Simpson is looking to land body kicks.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Cabbat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Cabbat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabbat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cabbat ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Cabbat slips a straight right by Simpson.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabbat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slips a straight right by Cabbat.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson jabs at Cabbat's body.
Cabbat needs to keep his hands up - Simpson had a free shot at his head there.
Bartholomew Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cabbat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cabbat letting Simpson take a breather here.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabbat has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cabbat has Simpson pressed against the cage.
Simpson taking a breather.
Simpson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cabbat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simpson has Cabbat pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabbat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cabbat blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Cabbat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice looking body shot.
Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simpson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Cabbat moved out of range.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Cabbat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Simpson. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Cabbat avoids nicely.
Simpson throws a jab when Cabbat was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabbat walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabbat.
Cabbat is rocked!
Eric Cabbat's cut is getting worse.
Cabbat checks a leg kick nicely.
Oh Cabbat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simpson looks to land a body kick but Cabbat moved away.
Cabbat seems to have got his legs back now.
Simpson tries to work over Cabbat's front leg with a kick but Cabbat checks it.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Cabbat counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cabbat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cabbat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Simpson lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown by Cabbat or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson which made him look bad.
Cabbat shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Cabbat is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simpson is trying to stand back up but Cabbat is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson won't allow Cabbat to pass to mount.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabbat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cabbat trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Cabbat slips a nice elbow through Simpson's hands, connecting with Simpson's forehead.
Simpson gets back to full guard.
Cabbat throwing strikes but missing.
Eric Cabbat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabbat postures up.
Simpson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Cabbat tries to pass.
Simpson is trying to control the position but Cabbat postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bartholomew Simpson.
Cabbat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cabbat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson misses with an uppercut
and Cabbat counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Cabbat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Cabbat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson misses with a hook to the body
and Cabbat counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simpson's guard now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabbat postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabbat tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Cabbat throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Cabbat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cabbat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Cabbat avoids nicely.
Simpson connects with the punch.
Cabbat slips a jab from Simpson.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses.
Cabbat ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabbat slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Cabbat gets a takedown into half guard.
Simpson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabbat is working away from the top position though.
Simpson tries to roll over but Cabbat keeps him under control.
Cabbat trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabbat.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Cabbat sits in half guard.
Cabbat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simpson trying to control but Cabbat postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cabbat prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Cabbat is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bartholomew Simpson.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a cross.
Cabbat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body
and Cabbat counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabbat tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cabbat sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Simpson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Simpson is not content to let Cabbat control the position.
Cabbat lands a few punches from side control.
Cabbat is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
Cabbat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cabbat working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Simpson is right now.
Cabbat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cabbat lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabbat swings around for an armbar but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cabbat's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cabbat holds on and takes a little breather.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cabbat's guard.
Cabbat is pulling down on Simpson's head. It's preventing any offense from Simpson, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cabbat clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Cabbat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Simpson looks to land a body kick but Cabbat moved away.
Simpson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabbat.
A big left from Simpson misses.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabbat doesn't seem bothered though.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Cabbat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Cabbat's shoulder, as Cabbat tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a low kick, looking for Cabbat's leg but Cabbat calmly moves out of range.
Simpson tries a low kick but Cabbat avoids it.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson misses the body punch
and Cabbat counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simpson's guard now.
Cabbat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cabbat throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Simpson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabbat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simpson wants to get up but he can't break Cabbat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson won't allow Cabbat to sweep him here.
Simpson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cabbat is pulling down on Simpson's head to control his posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eric Cabbat just wasn't active enough.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cabbat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cabbat. Cabbat gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson misses with a leg kick
and Cabbat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simpson swings widly with a right hand
letting Cabbat counter with a right hand.
Simpson throws a leg kick
letting Cabbat counter with a right hand.
Cabbat staying out of range there.
Simpson digs a good hook to Cabbat's body.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Cabbat does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Cabbat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabbat slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cabbat moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Simpson throws a right hand that Cabbat ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabbat also avoids with ease.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabbat.
Cabbat rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Cabbat's takedown attempt.
Cabbat misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Simpson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Eric Cabbat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simpson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Cabbat counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Simpson. No joy for Cabbat on that attempt.
Simpson scores with a shot to the body.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Cabbat counter with a right hand.
Cabbat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabbat blocks the leg kick.
Cabbat clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.
Cabbat misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simpson wants to break free but Cabbat has control.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Cabbat avoids them all with ease.
Simpson is looking to slow Cabbat down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabbat.
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Cabbat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Cabbat is controlling the position.
Cabbat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simpson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cabbat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson stalling in the clinch but Cabbat improves position.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cabbat won't allow it.
Cabbat tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cabbat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cabbat.
Simpson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabbat counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Bartholomew Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Cabbat doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Cabbat moves away and avoids it.
Cabbat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Cabbat.
Cabbat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabbat shoots in but no luck this time.
Simpson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabbat counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson manages to get back to half guard.
Simpson is trying to stand back up but Cabbat is controlling him
Simpson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cabbat is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
Cabbat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cabbat has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cabbat pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Simpson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cabbat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Cabbat!
Eric Cabbat retains his middleweight title!
Eric Cabbat made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.
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