SEFC-12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cee Tasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Douglas
vs
Tasz

175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

[CLOSED] Nothing For Sale!

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cee Tasz!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasz works over Douglas's head and body with a nice combination.
Douglas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Tasz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Douglas quickly recovers to half guard.
Tasz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Douglas trying to control here.
Douglas is concentrating on defense, preventing Tasz from advancing position.
Tasz is trying to control. Douglas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Douglas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Douglas is trying to control but can't.
Douglas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tasz.
Douglas trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasz wants to free his trapped foot but Douglas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Douglas manages to get to full guard.

Douglas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tasz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tasz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Tasz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tasz is in close to Douglas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Douglas working for a triangle but Tasz defends it easily.

Tasz drops back looking for a leg! Douglas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Douglas manages to kick Tasz off! Tasz jumps back into Douglas's guard.
Tasz wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Tasz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Douglas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tasz has managed to get both his arms back between Douglas's legs - danger averted.

Douglas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tasz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tasz looking to pass the guard.
Douglas trying to control the position.
Douglas has his hands on Tasz's head, controlling the position.

Douglas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasz stopping the sweep attempt from Douglas.
Douglas pulls Tasz in close to prevent any damage.
Tasz wants to control from the top but Douglas keeps moving.
Tasz tries to free his leg and advance position but Douglas is retaining full guard.

Douglas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tasz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Tasz from controlling successfully.

Tasz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tasz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Douglas looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tasz gets to his feet. Douglas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tasz looks to land a right hand but Douglas moved out of range.
Tasz missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Douglas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Douglas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tasz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Douglas trying to control the position.
Douglas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tasz stands up over Douglas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Douglas looking to control.
Tasz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Douglas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Douglas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Tasz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Douglas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tasz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Douglas pulls down on the head and he's put Tasz to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charles Douglas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Barreta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brynden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Barreta
vs
Rivers

181 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Barreta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brynden Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barreta tries to avoid it but Rivers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barreta to the ground. Barreta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rivers lands a two punch combo.
Barreta misses with a two punch combination.
Rivers wants to clinch up but Barreta keeps it at a distance.
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick and Barreta moves out of range easily.
Rivers closes the distance and clinches up with Barreta, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes Barreta against the cage but Barreta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barreta swinging wildly here.
Barreta wants to clinch.
Rivers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rivers.
Barreta blocks a head kick by Rivers.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivers enables Barreta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rivers looks winded!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barreta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barreta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barreta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt - Barreta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Max Barreta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brynden Rivers.

Barreta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivers was covering up waiting for the punch and Barreta finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barreta pushes down on Rivers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barreta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barreta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barreta passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barreta is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Barreta is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Rivers is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Barreta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronson Hodge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson Hodge will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kennedy
vs
Hodge

178 cm
23
130 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bronson Hodge!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kennedy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hodge!
Hodge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kennedy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kennedy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennedy prevents Hodge from standing back up.
Kennedy 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.
Kennedy working Hodge over with strikes.

Hodge is rocked!
Kennedy stalling.
Hodge is still in real trouble! Can Kennedy finish him?

Kennedy is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kennedy seems to be working for a kimura but Hodge defends the submission attempt.
Hodge pushes Kennedy off but Kennedy dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kennedy is working to tighten is grip on Hodge's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hodge has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kennedy is really squeezing tight and eventually Hodge passes out! Kennedy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcus Kennedy!
A relieved looking Marcus Kennedy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brucey Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Weebalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weebalos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Sean - Guap kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Phillips
vs
Weebalos

185 cm
23
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
171 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brucey Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Weebalos!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Weebalos.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Weebalos moves out of range.
Weebalos wants to clinch.
Donk. Weebalos catches Phillips right on the button with a cross.
Weebalos loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
A left and a right from Weebalos both land. Nice combination.
Weebalos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weebalos throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
Weebalos scores with a three punch combo!
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weebalos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Weebalos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weebalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weebalos misses with a body shot

and Phillips counters with a single leg into guard. Weebalos didn't expect that.

Phillips drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weebalos dives on top into guard.
Weebalos looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Phillips distracts Weebalos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Phillips throws a big right hand that misses.
Phillips scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Weebalos has wrist control.
Weebalos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phillips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weebalos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phillips 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.
Phillips trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weebalos's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Weebalos keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brucey Phillips just wasn't active enough.

Phillips gets tackled into the cage by Weebalos. Weebalos maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Weebalos keeps control of Phillips as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weebalos has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phillips misses with a punch on the inside.
Phillips lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Weebalos is controlling him.
Weebalos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Weebalos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Weebalos misses with a knee to the head.
Weebalos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weebalos has Phillips pressed against the cage, preventing Phillips from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Weebalos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phillips throws a head punch that misses.
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 Brucey Phillips will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phillips avoids a kick to the body.
Weebalos tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Weebalos.
Phillips slips a jab from Weebalos.
Weebalos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weebalos tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away.
Phillips blocks the body kick.
Phillips misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Weebalos tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weebalos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weebalos doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Weebalos tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Phillips decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weebalos's guard.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Weebalos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is fighting to break Weebalos's control of his arms but Weebalos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Weebalos keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Weebalos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weebalos preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weebalos throwing strikes but missing.
Phillips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weebalos preventing the sweep.
Weebalos looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Phillips would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brucey Phillips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws a strike but Weebalos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Weebalos throwing strikes but missing.
Weebalos stays in close to Phillips's body and controls the position.
Weebalos throwing strikes but missing.

Phillips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weebalos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Weebalos tries to pass.
Phillips is trying to keep Weebalos in close.
Weebalos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weebalos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Weebalos content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Phillips has locked up a guillotine! Phillips's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Weebalos is holding on here and Phillips must be using up a lot of energy. Weebalos has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Phillips gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brucey Phillips!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Fistface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Ozone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fistface
vs
Ozone

198 cm
26
235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
24
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Fistface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clayton Ozone!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fistface takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Fistface takes the fight into the clinch.

Fistface escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozone defending well as Fistface loads up on a big left hand.
Ozone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Matt Fistface has been cut.
Fistface tries to clinch up.
Matt Fistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fistface throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fistface scores with a jab to the body.

Ozone gets tackled into the cage by Fistface. Fistface maintains the clinch.
Ozone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ozone looks winded!

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

Fistface gets a clinch.

Fistface breaks the clinch.
Ozone slips a straight right by Fistface.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistface connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Clayton Ozone has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fistface.

Fistface lands a big right hand that sends Ozone crashing to the mat! Fistface stays standing though and waves Ozone back to his feet!

Ozone is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fistface flashes Ozone a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Ozone's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Ozone crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Fistface punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Fistface!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BarDagul Bayagrakol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesner has chosen down with the sickness as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bayagrakol
vs
Lesner

225 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
248 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BarDagul Bayagrakol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bayagrakol on his heels. He'll look to pass Bayagrakol's guard now, I'm sure.
Lesner is pushing down on Bayagrakol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bayagrakol is fighting to maintain full guard but Lesner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bayagrakol tries to get to full guard but Lesner has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayagrakol wants to control but Lesner passes into side.
Lesner trying to control the action but Bayagrakol is working from the bottom.

Lesner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Lesner swings around for an armbar but Bayagrakol sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lesner's guard.
Lesner keeping full guard, as Bayagrakol tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bayagrakol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lesner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bayagrakol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lesner is tightening it up a little... Bayagrakol has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bayagrakol reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bayagrakol taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lesner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brock Lesner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Delija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Baumgartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baumgartner has chosen Your The Best Around as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Delija
vs
Baumgartner

195 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ante Delija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Baumgartner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baumgartner stuffs the takedown.

Baumgartner moves into the clinch successfully.

Baumgartner manages to break the clinch.
Delija tries for a takedown but Baumgartner circles away easily

and Baumgartner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Delija!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Baumgartner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Delija tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baumgartner controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delija tries to reverse the position but Baumgartner maintains control.
Delija is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baumgartner content just to control the position here.
Delija regains half guard.

Delija looking for submissions off his back.
Baumgartner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delija. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delija has a hand on Baumgartner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Baumgartner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Baumgartner lands a big shot there that rocks Delija but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Delija tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Baumgartner.

Baumgartner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baumgartner controlling the pace for now.
Delija tries to lock up and control but Baumgartner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baumgartner controlling his opponent.
Delija could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Baumgartner looking to control but Delija is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bruce Baumgartner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Delija misses with a takedown

and Baumgartner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Delija!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ante Delija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baumgartner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baumgartner lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baumgartner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Baumgartner landing shots from mount.

Baumgartner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Delija manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Delija manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner is pressing down on Delija's thigh, looking to free his foot. Delija is holding on for now.
Baumgartner is trying to control the action in half guard but Delija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Baumgartner is working for a submission of some sort.
Baumgartner tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Delija.
Baumgartner looks winded!
Baumgartner trying to mount his opponent but Delija defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delija wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Baumgartner dominated 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.

Delija gets the takedown into side control.

Delija tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baumgartner wants to control but Delija postures up.
Delija throws an elbow but Baumgartner slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baumgartner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Delija has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Delija looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Baumgartner is avoiding damage well.

Delija stands up and beckons Baumgartner to his feet.
Delija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delija changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baumgartner tries to avoid it but Delija manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baumgartner to the ground. Baumgartner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Baumgartner moves into range and clinches up with Delija.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baumgartner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baumgartner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Delija advances to half guard.
Delija wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baumgartner keeps working.
Delija throwing shots but Baumgartner is blocking nicely.
Baumgartner is trying to stand up here but Delija is controlling him well.
Delija trying to control the action but Baumgartner is working from the bottom.
Delija moves into full mount! Baumgartner won't be happy about that!
Baumgartner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Baumgartner is breathing heavily.
Delija prevents Baumgartner from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delija punching from mount but Baumgartner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baumgartner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Delija can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baumgartner is looking to escape.
Delija throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Delija there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Baumgartner tries to lock up and control but Delija gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Delija landing shots from mount.
Delija can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baumgartner is looking to escape.
Delija avoids the attempt from Baumgartner to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner is trying to escape the mount.
Baumgartner wants to hold on but Delija pushes him away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Delija wants to control the pace but Baumgartner is squirming around nicely.
Baumgartner is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delija punching from mount but Baumgartner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Baumgartner wants to hold on but Delija pushes him away.
Delija wants to control the pace but Baumgartner is squirming around nicely.
Delija prevents Baumgartner from getting the reversal.
Baumgartner wants to control but Delija is having none of it.
Delija controlling the pace for now.
Baumgartner is in a horrible position here. Delija smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delija misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Delija dominated that second round.
That's time! Delija's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Delija is looking to clinch but Baumgartner is avoiding it.

Baumgartner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Delija was covering up waiting for the punch and Baumgartner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Baumgartner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Delija's head.

Delija is looking for a triangle but Baumgartner pushes his legs off easily.
Baumgartner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baumgartner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Delija forces Baumgartner back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delija gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Baumgartner has his hands clasped together around Delija's back. He's all about the action.
Baumgartner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delija wants to pass to mount but Baumgartner is defending the position.
Delija passes the guard and advances to mount!
Baumgartner is working to get back to half guard.
Delija thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delija can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baumgartner is looking to escape.
Baumgartner is looking to improve his position but Delija isn't that keen on the idea.
Delija unloading with bombs!
Baumgartner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Delija.
Delija scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poor strikes thrown by Delija there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Baumgartner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Delija.
Delija 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Baumgartner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Delija is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Baumgartner is trying desperately to improve position.
Delija looking to control but Baumgartner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baumgartner wants to hold on but Delija pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delija lands with some strikes.
Delija throwing strikes here but Baumgartner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Delija goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Baumgartner turns into him and now he's in Delija's guard.
Baumgartner won't allow Delija to sweep him here.

Baumgartner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baumgartner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delija trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Delija!

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FIGHT
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75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Quo Titan Kirbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egg Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirbs comes to the cage accompanied by Steve Miller Band - The Joker. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Quo Titan Kirbs
vs
Roll

186 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Prefers standup

BeastMode
Syndicate Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trent Quo Titan Kirbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Egg Roll!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roll takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kirbs looks to land a right hand but Roll moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Kirbs.
Kirbs delivers a nice body kick.
Kirbs loads up on a big right hand but Roll slips the punch.
Roll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirbs tests Roll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirbs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kirbs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Roll looks winded!
Roll finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Kirbs's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Roll falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Quo Titan Kirbs!
A relieved looking Trent Quo Titan Kirbs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schnee Wittchen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan's entrance music is Freestyler. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wittchen's choice of entrance music: Can't be touched. 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.

Ryan
vs
Wittchen

175 cm
36
164 lbs
26 - 19 - 0

170 cm
29
175 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Schnee Wittchen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Wittchen. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Wittchen.
Ryan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wittchen.
A jab from Ryan finds it's way through Wittchen's defenses.
Ryan lands the left hand.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.

Ryan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryan prevents Wittchen from standing back up.
Ryan is keen to just control but Wittchen is a slippery customer.
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!

Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittchen trying to control here.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wittchen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wittchen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wittchen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryan prevents Wittchen from improving his position.

Ryan is working for a kimura but Wittchen is defending it quite comfortably.
Wittchen trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wittchen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryan is controlling the pace.
Wittchen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.

Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wittchen defends it well.
Ryan controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Wittchen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ryan.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Wittchen wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Wittchen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Wittchen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wittchen throws a big right hand that misses.
Wittchen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Ryan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wittchen defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Wittchen moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wittchen. That's going to slow Ryan down.
Wittchen tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ryan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wittchen scores with a nice body kick.
Wittchen is looking to slow Ryan down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Wittchen.
Ryan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wittchen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schnee Wittchen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wittchen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryan's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wittchen.
Wittchen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Wittchen.
Brad Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wittchen throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan swings for the body but Wittchen moves out of range.
Wittchen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.

Ryan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Wittchen kicks off Ryan and gets to his feet.

Wittchen moves into the clinch successfully.
Wittchen managing to block the knees to the body from Ryan.
Ryan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wittchen lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to stall but Wittchen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wittchen has Ryan pressed against the cage.
Wittchen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wittchen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ryan scores a nice knee to the body.
Wittchen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wittchen lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan tries a body shot but Wittchen blocks it.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Wittchen.
Wittchen avoiding damage as Ryan throws knees to the body.
Ryan tries to stall but Wittchen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wittchen tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Wittchen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to break free but Wittchen has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wittchen.
Wittchen stalling in the clinch but Ryan improves position.
Wittchen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Wittchen prevents Ryan from breaking the clinch.
Ryan tries a body shot but Wittchen blocks it.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Wittchen.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wittchen blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Wittchen looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Wittchen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan looking to stall.
Wittchen blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wittchen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wittchen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wittchen stalls.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wittchen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Ryan tries to stall but Wittchen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wittchen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wittchen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Wittchen trying to stall but Ryan improves his position.

Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schnee Wittchen 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.

Ryan closes the distance and clinches.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wittchen's elbow.

Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan swings for the body but Wittchen moves out of range.
Schnee Wittchen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan throws a lazy body kick
and Wittchen counters with a left to the body.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Wittchen.

Ryan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wittchen stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ryan throwing strikes but Wittchen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Wittchen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittchen wants to stand but Ryan has his arm trapped.
Wittchen trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Wittchen wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his arm.

Wittchen stands up and beckons Ryan to his feet.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wittchen manages to avoid it.
Ryan thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Wittchen is looking to land body kicks.
Wittchen swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Wittchen misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ryan, as that shot connected.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Wittchen.
Good shot there by Ryan.
Wittchen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryan stalks Wittchen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wittchen's face. Wittchen staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Wittchen.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Nice sprawl there from Wittchen as Ryan shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wittchen throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan with a hook.
Wittchen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wittchen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ryan closes the distance and pushes Wittchen back into the cage.
Wittchen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wittchen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Wittchen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wittchen misses with a knee to the head.
Wittchen looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Ryan avoiding damage as Wittchen throws knees to the body.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Wittchen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schnee Wittchen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wittchen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Wittchen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryan's face.
Ryan managing to block the knees to the body from Wittchen.
Wittchen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wittchen has Ryan pushed against the cage.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Wittchen controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wittchen misses with a knee to the head.
Wittchen prevents a body shot from Ryan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wittchen blocks an elbow strike.
Ryan is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brad Ryan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ryan punishes Wittchen's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Wittchen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wittchen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Wittchen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wittchen counters with a big head kick but Ryan shrugs it off.
Wittchen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wittchen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan throws out a powerful jab.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Wittchen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryan's hands.
Wittchen keeps Ryan at a distance using the push kick.

Wittchen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wittchen wants to pass the guard but Ryan is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control here.

Ryan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wittchen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wittchen moves away.

Ryan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wittchen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wittchen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ryan looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittchen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ryan avoiding damage as Wittchen throws knees to the body.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but Wittchen blocks it.
Wittchen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wittchen.
Ryan trying to control the position but instead, Wittchen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryan into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wittchen.
Ryan is trying to maintain a safe position but Wittchen gets an underhook and turns Ryan into the cage.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wittchen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wittchen is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryan gets an underhook and turns Wittchen into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the head but Wittchen blocks with his arms.
Wittchen scores a nice knee to the body.
Wittchen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wittchen looking to stall.
Ryan tries to land knees in the clinch but Wittchen avoids the damage to the body.
Wittchen stalls.
Wittchen misses with a knee strike.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wittchen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Ryan tries to stall but Wittchen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wittchen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryan wants to stall.
Wittchen tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan misses with a knee strike.
Wittchen blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Wittchen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Wittchen.
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!
Wittchen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wittchen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryan is keeping busy.
Ryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wittchen is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wittchen misses with a knee to the head.
Wittchen scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schnee Wittchen dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Ryan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Ryan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wittchen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ryan has Wittchen in his guard.
Wittchen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan pulls Wittchen in close to his closed guard and prevents Wittchen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wittchen preventing the sweep.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wittchen!
Wittchen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ryan.
Ryan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wittchen tries to reverse the position but Ryan maintains control.
Wittchen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ryan.
Wittchen wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ryan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wittchen is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wittchen working to try and regain half guard.
Ryan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wittchen looks a forlorn figure.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan raining down shots from the mount!
Ryan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wittchen looks a forlorn figure.
Ryan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryan 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.
Ryan is landing with some decent strikes but Wittchen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan controlling his opponent.
Ryan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ryan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Ryan landing punches.
Ryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wittchen hang on?
Ryan wants to control the pace but Wittchen is squirming around nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Ryan!
Brad Ryan retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Brad Ryan, 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.