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Valhalla 31: Sydney PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Abramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abramov has chosen Sex Machine as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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182 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Abramov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abramov has his takedown stuffed
and Ling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abramov fails with the takedown
and Ling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ling tries a low kick but Abramov avoids it.
Ling scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Abramov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooh!!! Ling has knocked Abramov down with a huge combo! Ling steps away and waves a wobbly Abramov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Abramov is rocked!
It looks like Roman Abramov has been cut.
Ling slaps away a takedown attempt from Abramov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abramov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ling finish him?
Jeff Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Abramov.
Ling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abramov with a poor takedown
and Ling counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Abramov off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Ling follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Abramov was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeff Ling!
Jeff Ling 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Livad L aspinatour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agapito Hampaslupa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Livad L aspinatour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agapito Hampaslupa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
L aspinatour tries to close the distance and clinch but Hampaslupa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
L aspinatour pushes Hampaslupa up against the cage in a clinch.
Hampaslupa is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hampaslupa just misses with a elbow thrown towards L aspinatour's brow.
L aspinatour gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
L aspinatour is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
L aspinatour trying to mount his opponent but Hampaslupa defends it.
L aspinatour throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
L aspinatour works his way into full mount!
L aspinatour with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
L aspinatour looking to finish Hampaslupa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hampaslupa!
That's one minute gone in the round.
L aspinatour wants to control the pace but Hampaslupa is squirming around nicely.
L aspinatour goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hampaslupa turns into him and now he's in L aspinatour's guard.
Hampaslupa throwing strikes but missing.
L aspinatour is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hampaslupa defends well.
L aspinatour throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
L aspinatour not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
L aspinatour keeping full guard, as Hampaslupa tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampaslupa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
L aspinatour is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
L aspinatour looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
L aspinatour trying to control from half guard but Hampaslupa is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampaslupa wants to improve his position but L aspinatour is controlling well.
L aspinatour stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
L aspinatour wants to clinch.
L aspinatour connects with a nice looking jab.
L aspinatour fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hampaslupa, pushing him back against the cage.
Hampaslupa is pressed up against the cage. L aspinatour has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hampaslupa down to the mat. Hampaslupa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hampaslupa tries to clinch there but L aspinatour circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Hampaslupa as L aspinatour shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - Hampaslupa scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Livad L aspinatour has been cut.
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!
Hampaslupa misses with a head kick.
Hampaslupa misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampaslupa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
L aspinatour dodges the punch combination from Hampaslupa.
L aspinatour feints and as Hampaslupa raises his hands in defense, L aspinatour changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hampaslupa wants to stand up but L aspinatour is controlling him.
Hampaslupa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with L aspinatour. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hampaslupa keeping moving, preventing L aspinatour from controlling successfully.
L aspinatour stands and steps away. Hampaslupa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hampaslupa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but L aspinatour is out of range.
L aspinatour moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
L aspinatour manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now L aspinatour is on top in guard.
L aspinatour wants to control from the top but Hampaslupa keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Livad L aspinatour dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Livad L aspinatour's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
L aspinatour shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hampaslupa as he jumps to the side.
L aspinatour takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - L aspinatour looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
L aspinatour tries to clinch up but Hampaslupa circles away and keeps his distance.
L aspinatour shoots in but Hampaslupa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
L aspinatour shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Livad L aspinatour. That's going to take a lot out of him.
L aspinatour tries to bum rush Hampaslupa with a series of wild strikes but Hampaslupa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hampaslupa lands a left and a right that sends L aspinatour crashing to the canvas! Hampaslupa dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hampaslupa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Livad L aspinatour overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hampaslupa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hampaslupa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hampaslupa drops a big elbow. That's hurt L aspinatour! More shots from Hampaslupa and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agapito Hampaslupa!
Agapito Hampaslupa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daley Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kage Chiba (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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139 lbs
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135 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kage Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chiba misses with a takedown
and Borisov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Borisov throws a shot from downtown. Chiba moves away and avoids it.
Chiba slips under a jab.
Daley Borisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiba slips a jab from Borisov.
Chiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov leaves Chiba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Borisov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borisov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chiba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borisov swinging wildly here.
Chiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borisov tries to bum rush Chiba with a series of wild strikes but Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borisov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chiba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Borisov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chiba tries to free his leg and advance position but Borisov is retaining full guard.
Chiba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chiba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borisov can't keep his opponent in guard - Chiba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chiba wants to free his trapped foot but Borisov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov tries to roll over but Chiba keeps him under control.
Chiba is looking for a kimura but Borisov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chiba to get the leverage.
Chiba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chiba is working for a submission of some sort.
Borisov actively working from the bottom here.
Borisov actively working from the bottom here.
Chiba works his way into side control.
Chiba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Borisov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chiba wants to work for an arm triangle but Borisov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chiba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borisov tries to get to full guard but Chiba has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chiba seems to be working for a kimura but Borisov defends the submission attempt.
Chiba is thwarting Borisov's attempts to control the position.
Chiba wants to free his trapped foot but Borisov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kage Chiba dominated that round.
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.
Chiba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borisov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borisov counters with a series of strikes. Chiba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Borisov misses with a lunging right hand
and Chiba counters with a single leg into guard. Borisov didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chiba looking to pass the guard.
Borisov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chiba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borisov has his foot on Chiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chiba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chiba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chiba 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.
Borisov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chiba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba 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.
Borisov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chiba tries to free his leg and advance position but Borisov is retaining full guard.
Borisov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chiba passes into half guard.
Borisov is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
Chiba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Borisov defend it? Chiba steps over the head and cranks it - Borisov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chiba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kage Chiba!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Silas Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, She Ain't You by: Chris Brown. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silas Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ho!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins leaves Ho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ho throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a two punch combo.
Ho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
It looks like Noah Ho has been cut.
Ho lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Silas Hopkins has been cut.
Ho has his takedown stuffed
and Hopkins counters with a head kick that drops Ho to the mat! Ho scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ho is rocked!
Silas Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Hopkins throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ho is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Silas Hopkins!
Silas Hopkins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juergen Blin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armor King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Armor King. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juergen Blin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armor King!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blin stuffs the takedown.
Blin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blin.
It looks like Armor King has been cut.
Blin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blin misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blin.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blin misses with a straight left.
King moves away from the strike by Blin.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King fails to land the takedown.
King slips a jab from Blin.
Blin throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Blin's corner calls for a 1-2. Blin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King staying out of range there.
Blin throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Blin throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Juergen Blin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a left and a right that send Blin crashing to the mat, dazed. King thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Juergen Blin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blin as he jumps to the side.
Juergen Blin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armor King.
Nice defenses there by King.
Blin swinging wildly here.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blin.
King dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Blin has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Armor King!
Armor King spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Egill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Karzai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hamid Karzai was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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270 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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230 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Egill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hamid Karzai!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karzai tries to clinch but Egill moves away
and Egill counters with a head kick that drops Karzai to the mat! Karzai scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Egill feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Karzai collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Egill!
Nick Egill really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zedong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is March Of The Volunteers . Convict is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kill You. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mao Zedong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Convict!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Convict throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zedong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zedong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Convict moves away.
Convict feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zedong's calf.
Zedong doesn't manage to clinch there - Convict circles away.
Zedong misses with a wild combination.
Zedong cracks the inside of Convict's front leg.
Convict tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zedong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Convict looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zedong swats away the attempt to clinch by Convict.
Zedong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Convict doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Zedong tenderised Convict's leg. Convict is trying to keep his angry face on.
Convict throws a head kick but Zedong moves out of range.
Convict throws a chopping leg kick but Zedong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Convict clinches up against the cage.
Zedong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zedong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Convict lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Convict on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zedong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Convict throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zedong obliges.
Convict missing with knees to the body.
Zedong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Convict in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Convict throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zedong is trying to maintain a safe position but Convict gets an underhook and turns Zedong into the cage.
Convict is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zedong is defending well for now.
Zedong tries a body shot but Convict blocks it.
Zedong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Convict avoiding damage as Zedong throws knees to the body.
Convict lands a good knee to the midsection. Zedong won't want to take too many of those.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Convict just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zedong's brow.
Convict misses with an elbow over the top.
Convict blocks a body shot from Zedong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Convict just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zedong's brow.
Convict misses with an elbow over the top.
Convict looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Convict lands an elbow just above Zedong 's eye.
Convict lands a damaging elbow.
Zedong avoids the elbow strike from Convict, against the cage.
Zedong looking to throw knees to the head but Convict is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Convict misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zedong.
Zedong avoids a wild elbow strike from Convict.
Zedong tries to throw a body punch but Convict avoids it by throwing Zedong back against the cage.
Zedong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Convict is defending well for now.
Zedong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Convict pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zedong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Convict avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Convict.
Convict missing with knees to the body.
Convict creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zedong blocks the elbow strike.
Zedong avoids the elbow strike from Convict, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zedong fails to land.
Zedong misses with a body punch.
Convict misses with a punch on the inside.
Convict avoiding damage as Zedong throws knees to the body.
Zedong is looking to control Convict's arms but Convict gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zedong has his back to the cage.
Convict missing with knees to the body.
Convict misses with an elbow strike.
Convict lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convict blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zedong throws a head punch that misses.
Convict looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zedong managing to block the knees to the body from Convict.
Good body shot from Zedong.
Zedong trying to land knees to the body.
Convict missing with knees to the body.
Convict lands a damaging elbow.
Convict pushes off an throws an elbow but Zedong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zedong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Convict pushes off an throws an elbow but Zedong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Convict creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zedong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zedong dodges an elbow strike from Convict.
Convict lands a nice elbow.
Zedong blocks the elbow strike.
Convict throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Convict throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zedong blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Zedong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Convict lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zedong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Convict avoids it.
Zedong blocks the elbow strike.
Zedong blocks an elbow strike.
Zedong missing with knees to the body.
Zedong struggles to land a body shot inside as Convict controls his hands.
Zedong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zedong working aggressively here.
Convict lands an elbow inside.
Convict looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zedong is looking to control Convict's arms but Convict gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zedong has his back to the cage.
Zedong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Convict lands a knee to the head.
Convict tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zedong avoids it.
Convict managing to block the knees to the body from Zedong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Convict throws an elbow but misses.
Convict is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zedong is defending well for now.
Zedong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Convict.
Convict lands an elbow just above Zedong 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Convict will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Convict tries a head kick but it misses.
Zedong gets a clinch.
Zedong managing to block the knees to the body from Convict.
Zedong tries a body shot but Convict blocks it.
Convict with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Convict prevents a body shot from Zedong.
Zedong tries to throw a body punch but Convict avoids it by throwing Zedong back against the cage.
Zedong digs a right hand into Convict's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Convict's gas tank.
Zedong tries to land knees in the clinch but Convict avoids the damage to the body.
Convict looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Convict tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zedong avoids it.
Zedong blocks the elbow strike.
Convict throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Convict blocks a body shot from Zedong.
Zedong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Convict blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Zedong.
Convict creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zedong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zedong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Convict.
Zedong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zedong tries to work over Convict's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong avoiding damage as Convict throws knees to the body.
Zedong working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Convict throws an elbow but misses.
Convict tries to throw a body punch but Zedong avoids it by throwing Convict back against the cage.
Zedong scores a nice knee to the body.
Convict misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zedong.
Zedong misses with a punch to the body.
Convict misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zedong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Convict throws an elbow but it misses.
Zedong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Convict throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Zedong.
Zedong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zedong dodges an elbow strike from Convict.
Convict is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Convict trying to land knees to the body.
Zedong lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Convict gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Convict is keeping busy.
Convict lands an elbow that stopped Zedong in his tracks for a moment.
Convict blocks a body shot from Zedong.
Zedong avoiding damage as Convict throws knees to the body.
Convict creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zedong's defenses.
Zedong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Convict has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Convict lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zedong lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Zedong fails to land.
Zedong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zedong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zedong blocks an elbow strike.
Convict is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zedong is defending well for now.
Zedong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zedong trying to land knees to the body.
Zedong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zedong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Zedong as the two fighters clinch.
Zedong throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong stalling in the clinch but Convict improves position.
Zedong takes an elbow to the temple.
Convict throws an elbow that misses.
Convict comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zedong looking to stall.
Convict comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Convict misses with an elbow over the top.
Zedong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Convict throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zedong managing to block the knees to the body from Convict.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Convict just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zedong's brow.
Convict crunches a lovely knee into Zedong's ribcage.
Convict throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zedong takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Zedong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zedong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Convict blocks it with crossed arms.
Zedong misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zedong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zedong avoiding damage as Convict throws knees to the body.
Zedong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Convict is defending well for now.
Convict throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zedong avoiding damage as Convict throws knees to the body.
Convict lands a nice elbow.
Zedong blocks an elbow strike from Convict.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Convict just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zedong's brow.
Convict blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Convict misses with an elbow over the top.
Convict lands a good knee to the midsection. Zedong won't want to take too many of those.
Zedong avoids a wild elbow strike from Convict.
Convict lands a damaging elbow.
Zedong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong is trying to maintain a safe position but Convict gets an underhook and turns Zedong into the cage.
Convict lands an elbow just above Zedong 's eye.
Zedong avoids the elbow strike from Convict, against the cage.
Convict gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Convict will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Convict lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Convict tries to clinch up but Zedong circles away and keeps his distance.
Convict throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Convict blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Convict.
Convict throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zedong's head.
Convict tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Convict stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zedong.
Convict takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zedong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Convict at a distance.
Zedong tries to land a leg kick but Convict saw it coming and moves away.
Zedong checks the leg kick.
Convict delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Zedong.
Zedong looks to land a left hand but Convict moved out of range nicely.
Zedong throws a shot from downtown. Convict moves away and avoids it.
Zedong looks to score with a jab to the body but Convict is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong dodges the punch combination from Convict.
Zedong tries to clinch there but Convict circles away.
Convict has taken the fight to the clinch.
Convict gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Convict pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Zedong.
Convict lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zedong lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zedong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Convict fails to land.
Convict blocks a body shot from Zedong.
Zedong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zedong is trying to stall.
Zedong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Convict is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Convict throws an elbow but misses.
Convict lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong blocking some punches.
Zedong can't find room to land a body shot as Convict controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Convict managing to block the knees to the body from Zedong.
Zedong misses with a punch on the inside.
Zedong trying to land knees to the body.
Convict pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Convict lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Convict trying to land knees to the body.
The Convict seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Convict blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Zedong as the two fighters clinch.
Zedong avoids the elbow strike from Convict, against the cage.
Convict managing to block the knees to the body from Zedong.
Convict blocking some punches.
Zedong looking to slow down the pace here.
Zedong blocking some punches.
Zedong trying to land knees to the body.
Zedong landing knees to the head.
Zedong tries to land knees in the clinch but Convict avoids the damage to the body.
The Convict is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convict avoiding damage as Zedong throws knees to the body.
Zedong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zedong avoids a wild elbow strike from Convict.
Zedong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Convict comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Convict on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zedong wants to stall.
Zedong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zedong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Convict trying to land knees to the body.
Convict throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zedong trying to control the position but instead, Convict has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zedong into the cage.
Zedong misses with a punch to the body.
Mao Zedong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convict misses with an elbow strike.
Zedong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Convict trying to land knees to the body.
Zedong misses with a knee strike.
Zedong tries to land knees in the clinch but Convict avoids the damage to the body.
Zedong misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zedong avoids the elbow strike from Convict, against the cage.
Zedong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zedong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Convict blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Mao Zedong.
Well Convict has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Convict!
The Convict decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fou Rthihovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubble's entrance music is Rage Against The Machine - No Shelter. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barney Rubble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Rthihovsky!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubble looks to score with a jab to the body but Rthihovsky is just out of range.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Rthihovsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rubble is fending him off so far but Rthihovsky persists. Nope, Rubble circles away and we're back to standing.
Rubble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubble takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rubble connects with a leg kick. Rthihovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rthihovsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rthihovsky looks for the body kick but Rubble saw that one coming.
Rthihovsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubble counters with a nice uppercut.
Rubble tries to work over Rthihovsky's front leg with a kick but Rthihovsky checks it.
Rthihovsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Rubble misses.
Rubble lands with a right hand.
Rthihovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rubble sprawls well. Rubble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rthihovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rthihovsky missing with a left hand there. Rubble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rthihovsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubble.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rthihovsky.
Barney Rubble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fou Rthihovsky.
The crowd cheers as Rthihovsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rubble doesn't seem phased though.
Rthihovsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rthihovsky throwing shots but Rubble is blocking nicely.
Rthihovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rthihovsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rthihovsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubble keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rthihovsky is keen to just control but Rubble is a slippery customer.
Rubble is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rthihovsky wants to control but Rubble is keeping him busy.
Rthihovsky throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rubble to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rthihovsky wants to pass the guard but Rubble is keeping the position.
Rubble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble keeping moving, preventing Rthihovsky from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rthihovsky is stalling in the full guard.
Rthihovsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rthihovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubble is retaining full guard.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubble keeping full guard, as Rthihovsky tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rubble being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fou Rthihovsky.
Rubble throws a body punch but Rthihovsky moves out of range.
Rubble connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rthihovsky.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rthihovsky misses the jab.
Rubble throws a wild body kick that Rthihovsky sees coming a mile off.
Rubble throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rthihovsky on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fou Rthihovsky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rthihovsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubble.
Rthihovsky shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rubble eats them both and turns towards Rthihovsky to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fou Rthihovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubble is looking to chop away at Rthihovsky's legs.
Rubble throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Rthihovsky misses.
Rthihovsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rthihovsky wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rubble, who protects the arm well.
Rthihovsky sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rubble is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rthihovsky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rubble's legs.
Rthihovsky taking a break here but Rubble is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky trying to control the action but Rubble is working from the bottom.
Rubble wants to get back to full guard.
Rubble is controlling Rthihovsky's trapped leg to prevent Rthihovsky from advancing to side control.
Rthihovsky wants to advance to full mount but Rubble doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rthihovsky wants to control from the top but Rubble keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rthihovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Rubble.
Rubble trying to control the position here.
Rthihovsky trying to control but Rubble is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rubble looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubble, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rubble tries to move into range but Rthihovsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rthihovsky throws a hook but Rubble avoids it easily.
Rthihovsky sizes up Rubble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rthihovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rthihovsky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rubble's hands.
Rubble tries a low kick but Rthihovsky avoids it.
Barney Rubble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubble defending well as Rthihovsky loads up on a big left hand.
Rubble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Rubble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rthihovsky.
Rubble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rubble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rubble fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rthihovsky.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky misses with a looping right.
Rthihovsky connects with a single shot there.
Rthihovsky slips a jab from Rubble.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Rubble 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rubble misses with the body kick
and Rthihovsky counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fou Rthihovsky 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.
Rthihovsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rubble as he avoids it easily.
Rubble cracks Rthihovsky with a good jab.
Rubble moves out of range as Rthihovsky strikes.
Rthihovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Rubble tries to land a front kick but Rthihovsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rthihovsky lands a jab to the head.
Rubble is looking to land body kicks.
Barney Rubble is winning the standup battle so far.
Rthihovsky throws a shot to the body.
Rubble scores with a leg kick.
Rthihovsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rubble swivels and escapes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky blocks the body kick.
Rthihovsky lunges at Rubble with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rubble's hand.
Rthihovsky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble throws a jab but it's blocked by Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Rubble manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rthihovsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barney Rubble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fou Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubble tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Rthihovsky blocks the leg kick.
Rthihovsky looks to land a right hand but Rubble moved out of range.
Rubble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position but Rubble is working away.
Rthihovsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rubble kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rthihovsky tries for a kimura but Rubble is defending well.
Rthihovsky wants to take a breather but Rubble manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky prevents Rubble from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rthihovsky looking to sit in guard and control but Rubble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rthihovsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubble defends well.
Rthihovsky wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rthihovsky is on top in guard.
Rthihovsky trying to control but Rubble is working from the bottom.
Rthihovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubble is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fou Rthihovsky really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rubble blocks the body kick.
Rubble misses with a body kick.
Rthihovsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rthihovsky checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubble.
A big left from Rthihovsky misses.
Rubble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rthihovsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rubble misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rthihovsky throws a low kick but Rubble moves out of range easily.
Rubble takes one to the chin there.
Rthihovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rthihovsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rthihovsky throws a hook but Rubble blocks it.
Rubble throws the left hand but Rthihovsky avoids the punch easily.
Rubble misses with a jab to the body
and Rthihovsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rubble goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Rthihovsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rthihovsky wants to slow Rubble down by chopping away at his legs.
Rubble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubble misses with a low kick as Rthihovsky jumps back.
Rubble scores with a leg kick.
Rthihovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble tries to clinch but Rthihovsky moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Rubble misses.
Rubble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rthihovsky.
A nice combination there by Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky moves out of range as Rubble throws a body kick.
Rthihovsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rubble misses with a looping left.
Rthihovsky misses the shot to the body.
Rthihovsky misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Rthihovsky. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Rubble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rthihovsky shoots in and drives through. Rubble sprawls well.
Rthihovsky shoots in for a takedown but Rubble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barney Rubble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fou Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rubble looks to score with a jab to the body but Rthihovsky is just out of range.
Rthihovsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rubble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rthihovsky fails to land the takedown.
Rthihovsky gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rubble counters with a solid body kick.
Rubble scores with a nice head shot.
Rthihovsky dives in and grabs Rubble's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rubble pushes down on Rthihovsky's head and hops out.
Rthihovsky shoots in for a double leg but Rubble sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rubble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky 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.
Rthihovsky lands a nice shot that snaps Rubble's head back.
Rubble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rthihovsky at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble lands a jab to Rthihovsky's midsection.
Rubble moves into the clinch.
Rthihovsky avoids the elbow strike from Rubble, against the cage.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rthihovsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rthihovsky avoiding damage as Rubble throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubble lands an elbow inside that Rthihovsky shrugs off.
Rthihovsky avoiding damage as Rubble throws knees to the body.
Rthihovsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubble's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Rubble had his way with Fou Rthihovsky in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rubble tests Rthihovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rubble.
Rubble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rthihovsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rubble looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rubble looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rubble!
Rthihovsky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Rubble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rubble is not content to let Rthihovsky control the position.
Rubble is trying to maintain the position but Rthihovsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Rthihovsky seems to be looking for submissions.
Rubble is trying to control but can't.
Fou Rthihovsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Rthihovsky seems content to control.
Let's hope that Rthihovsky has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rubble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rthihovsky.
A telegraphed right hand from Rthihovsky misses the target.
Rthihovsky scores with a jab to the head.
Rthihovsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble leaves Rthihovsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rthihovsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubble.
Rubble misses the jab.
Rubble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rubble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rthihovsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rthihovsky cracks Rubble with an open hand slap.
Rthihovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Rthihovsky shoots in but Rubble avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barney Rubble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fou Rthihovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky jabs Rubble right on the nose. Rubble blinks but takes it well.
Rthihovsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rthihovsky is keen to just control but Rubble is a slippery customer.
Rubble controlling the position for now.
Rthihovsky slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubble wants to improve his position but Rthihovsky is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fou Rthihovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rthihovsky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fou Rthihovsky!
Fou Rthihovsky is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Fou Rthihovsky rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammy Married Sokojuice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, They Try Ta Boil Me. Sokojuice has chosen DEATH - Spirit Crusher as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lobsta Mang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grammy Married Sokojuice!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Sokojuice. No joy for Mang on that attempt.
Sokojuice misses with the combination.
Mang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sokojuice on the side of the head.
Sokojuice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mang circles away quickly and effectively.
Sokojuice swinging wildly here.
Mang misses with a kick to the body.
Sokojuice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sokojuice throws a nice looking combination but Mang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sokojuice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sokojuice needs to keep his hands up - Mang had a free shot at his head there.
Sokojuice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mang thows a body kick. Sokojuice tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mang is looking to land body kicks.
Mang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mang misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Sokojuice blocks the low kick.
Sokojuice thows a body shot but no joy.
Grammy Married Sokojuice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang is looking to slow Sokojuice down with leg kicks.
Mang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Grammy Married Sokojuice has been cut.
Mang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mang lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mang is working Sokojuice over against the cage.
Sokojuice looks gassed!
A short right from Mang on the inside.
Mang stalling in the clinch.
Mang has Sokojuice pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sokojuice tumbling to the mat - Mang dives into Sokojuice's guard.
Mang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mang controlling from the top position.
Mang throws a big elbow that misses.
Mang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokojuice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mang scoring with some ground and pound.
Mang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mang landing with the ground and pound.
Mang trying to control but Sokojuice is working from the bottom.
Mang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mang stays in close to Sokojuice's body and controls the position.
Mang slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mang with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sokojuice tries to reverse the position but Mang maintains control.
Mang controlling the position easily from mount.
Mang wants to control the pace but Sokojuice is squirming around nicely.
Mang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokojuice tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mang landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mang with a couple of short strikes.
Mang raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mang swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lobsta Mang!
Lobsta Mang retains his heavyweight title!
Lobsta Mang 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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