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CFA 51 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kev Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Griffin's choice of entrance music: Dr. FeelGood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kev Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawkins counters with a low kick, right behind Griffin 's knee.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Phil Griffin 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!
Hawkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffin lands a two punch combo.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Hawkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Griffin's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Griffin misses.
Hawkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Griffin looks winded!
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawkins counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Griffin badly! Hawkins follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Griffin out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Hawkins finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kev Hawkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Kev Hawkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Stout has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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216 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Mitrione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Stout!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooh!!! Stout has knocked Mitrione down with a huge combo! Stout steps away and waves a wobbly Mitrione back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Matt Mitrione has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitrione.
Stout drops Mitrione with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mitrione looks back up at him and smiles so Stout waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stout misses with a lunging right hand
and Mitrione counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mitrione.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mitrione with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitrione sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mitrione stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stout swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.
Mitrione is really struggling to control Stout but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Matt Mitrione wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mitrione shoots in for a double leg but Stout sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stout scores with a body shot.
Stout works Mitrione's body with a nice hook.
Stout lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brad Stout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitrione slips a jab and a cross from Stout.
Stout stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitrione. Mitrione gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mitrione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitrione uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mitrione is breathing heavily.
Mitrione showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stout.
Mitrione ducks right into an uppercut from Stout.
Stout lands a big right hand that sends Mitrione crashing to the mat! Stout stays standing though and waves Mitrione back to his feet!
Mitrione is rocked!
Mitrione keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stout.
Stout scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mitrione doesn't seem bothered though.
Stout connects with a body shot.
Stout goes for a small jab and connects. Now Stout goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Mitrione stumbles back but Stout runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Mitrione to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Mitrione will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brad Stout!
An out of breath Brad Stout thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baby Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Pearmine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huey comes to the cage accompanied by Baby Huey - A change is going to come. Baby Huey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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283 lbs
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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baby Huey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Pearmine!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearmine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pearmine shoots in for a takedown but Huey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearmine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Huey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pearmine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huey avoids it really well and circles away.
Baby Huey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Pearmine.
Huey throws a right and a left that Pearmine avoids nicely.
Huey scores with a hook.
It looks like Shane Pearmine 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!
Huey tries to bum rush Pearmine with a series of wild strikes but Pearmine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearmine shoots for a double leg takedown but Huey sprawls well. He's pushed Pearmine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Huey cracks Pearmine with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Pearmine falls to his knees and Huey doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Huey!
Baby Huey gave a mention to Syndicate Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bert Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eaton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Unforgiven by Apocalyptica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bert Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abe Eaton!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds stands and steps away. Eaton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Reynolds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eaton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Eaton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Reynolds presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Reynolds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reynolds content just to control the position here.
Reynolds seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Eaton for as long as he can get away with.
Eaton is desperately trying to get back to half 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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a big elbow.
Reynolds throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Eaton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
You get the feeling that Eaton really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Reynolds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reynolds punching from mount but Eaton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Reynolds sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Reynolds controlling the pace for now.
Eaton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reynolds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eaton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reynolds moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Eaton has worked his arm free - good work by Eaton!
Eaton defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds avoids the strikes from the bottom by Eaton.
Reynolds passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Eaton!
Reynolds lands a couple of good shots and Eaton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Reynolds is riding his opponent, not letting Eaton buck him off.
Eaton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Eaton tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton wants to get back to his feet.
Eaton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reynolds looking to break Eaton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Eaton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reynolds will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Eaton breaks Reynolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Reynolds manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reynolds controlling from the full mount.
Reynolds is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Reynolds looking to ground and pound but Eaton is blocking nicely.
Reynolds fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eaton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reynolds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eaton can't escape the position.
Reynolds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eaton is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Eaton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reynolds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eaton to the ground. Reynolds is now in Eaton's guard.
Eaton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Eaton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Reynolds is now in half guard.
Reynolds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reynolds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reynolds is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Eaton wants to get back to his feet.
Eaton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reynolds.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses.
Eaton wants to stand and escape but Reynolds is having none of it.
Eaton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reynolds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is pushing down on Eaton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eaton is fighting to maintain full guard but Reynolds has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eaton tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
Eaton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reynolds.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura but Eaton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reynolds to get the leverage.
Eaton wants to control but Reynolds passes into side.
The ground and pound from Reynolds seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Eaton seems a little lost for a moment, as Reynolds dominates the positioning.
Eaton trying his best to control but Reynolds has mounted him.
Reynolds breaks from Eaton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Reynolds with a couple of short strikes.
Reynolds avoids the attempt from Eaton to control.
Eaton is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds unloads with some shots from mount but Eaton bucks and avoids them well.
Reynolds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Reynolds punching from mount but Eaton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Reynolds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eaton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reynolds tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds controlling the position easily from mount.
Eaton really wants to buck Reynolds off and get back to his feet.
Reynolds looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Eaton blocking the ground and pound.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds controlling from mount.
Eaton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds avoids the attempt from Eaton to control.
Reynolds landing strikes, looking to finish!
Reynolds prevents Eaton from getting the reversal.
Reynolds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reynolds throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Eaton because Reynolds loaded up on that one.
Reynolds lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eaton hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Reynolds dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds gets a takedown into half guard.
Reynolds stops Eaton from getting back to his feet.
Reynolds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Eaton!
Reynolds stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eaton is trying to defend but Reynolds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eaton is trying to stand up here but Reynolds is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Eaton trying to control here.
Reynolds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eaton tries to kick Reynolds off but Reynolds keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reynolds is taking a breather. Eaton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bert Reynolds wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Reynolds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eaton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bert Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eaton at a distance.
Abe Eaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eaton clinches with his opponent.
Eaton misses with a body punch.
Reynolds looking to slow down the pace here.
Reynolds manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eaton postures up.
Eaton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Eaton is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
Reynolds pulls Eaton in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reynolds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bert Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eaton defends it well.
Eaton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eaton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reynolds defends it easily.
Eaton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reynolds slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds uses his free foot to push down on Eaton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Eaton.
Bert Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds moves to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynolds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Reynelds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Attilius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Attilius is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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285 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Reynelds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Attilius!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Reynelds slips a jab from Attilius.
Reynelds lands a glancing blow to the side of Attilius's head.
Attilius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reynelds swings widly with a right hand
and Attilius counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynelds misses with a left hand
and Attilius counters with a three punch combo that has Reynelds backing up. Reynelds nods at Attilius to acknowledge the strikes.
Attilius misses with a looping left.
Reynelds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Attilius lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynelds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Attilius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynelds throws a poor cross that misses
and Attilius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Attilius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynelds.
Reynelds misses with a lunging right hand
and Attilius counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynelds throws a poor cross that misses
letting Attilius counter with a right hand.
Reynelds throws a right hand that misses
and Attilius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Attilius scores with a shot to the body.
Reynelds misses with a hook
enabling Attilius to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Attilius.
Attilius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reynelds misses with an uppercut
and Attilius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynelds throws a lazy uppercut
and Attilius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Attilius 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.
Attilius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Attilius works the jab nicely.
Attilius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynelds doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynelds throws a poor cross that misses
and Attilius counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attilius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reynelds throws a poor cross that misses
and Attilius counters with a series of strikes. Reynelds will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reynelds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Attilius lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attilius scores with the left hand. Reynelds knows he should have avoided that one.
Reynelds needs to keep his hands up - Attilius had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynelds throws a right hand that misses
and Attilius counters with a nice uppercut.
Attilius misses with an uppercut. Reynelds saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attilius clobbers Reynelds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reynelds swings widly with a right hand
letting Attilius counter with a right hand.
Reynelds moves out of range of the strikes.
Attilius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reynelds's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attilius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Attilius lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Attilius lands a jab to Reynelds's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Attilius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reynelds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Attilius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marcus Attilius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Attilius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reynelds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Attilius counters with a one-two to the body.
Reynelds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attilius works the jab nicely.
Attilius misses with a looping right.
Reynelds throws a lazy uppercut
and Attilius counters with a stiff right hand.
Attilius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reynelds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynelds throws an off balance right hand
enabling Attilius to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynelds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reynelds throws a right hand that misses
letting Attilius counter with a right hand.
Attilius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Attilius displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attilius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynelds misses with a lunging right hand
and Attilius counters with a three punch combo that has Reynelds backing up. Reynelds nods at Attilius to acknowledge the strikes.
Attilius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynelds swings widly with a right hand
and Attilius counters with a series of strikes. Reynelds will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reynelds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Attilius looks to throw the jab but Reynelds is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynelds misses with a left hand
and Attilius counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynelds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marcus Attilius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynelds throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynelds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Attilius scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Attilius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Attilius 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Attilius!
Marcus Attilius 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 Damo Dustup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Raefon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raefon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Riot - Three Days Grace. The key to victory for Damo Dustup has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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283 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damo Dustup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Raefon!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raefon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dustup avoids it really well and circles away.
Dustup throws a right hand that Raefon ducks under and follows up with a left that Raefon also avoids with ease.
Raefon shoots in for a takedown but Dustup shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raefon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dustup pinned against the cage. Dustup gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Damo Dustup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Raefon.
Dustup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raefon looking to score a takedown here. Dustup is defending well but Raefon drives through and ends up in Dustup's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dustup is trying to keep Raefon in close.
Raefon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Raefon lands a couple of elbows.
Raefon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raefon won't allow Dustup to get back to his feet.
Dustup is trying to control the position but Raefon postures up.
Dustup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raefon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dustup has momentary wrist control but Raefon slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raefon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raefon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dustup is trying to keep Raefon in close.
Raefon connects with a couple of short punches.
Raefon works over Dustup with some ground and pound from guard.
Dustup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dustup controls Raefon momentarily but Raefon frees himself.
Raefon connects with a couple of short punches.
Raefon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raefon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raefon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It looks like Damo Dustup has been cut.
Raefon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raefon connects with a couple of short punches.
Dustup is rocked!
Raefon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Dustup is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raefon stands up over Dustup, holding on to his feet. Raefon throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Dustup is out cold! Raefon lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mad Raefon!
A victorious Mad Raefon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Behnder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Gargan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Gargan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Behnder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mac Gargan!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behnder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Behnder counters with a shoot takedown. Gargan fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gargan wants to stand and escape but Behnder is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Behnder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gargan is keeping the position for now.
Behnder prevents Gargan from getting back to his feet.
Behnder trying to control the position from guard on top but Gargan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Behnder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gargan wants to stand and escape but Behnder is having none of it.
Behnder looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gargan tries to clinch
and Behnder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gargan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Behnder has hold of one of Gargan's legs. Gargan is fighting the takedown attempt but Behnder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Behnder prevents Gargan from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gargan pushes Behnder off and scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Gargan.
It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
Gargan is looking to land body kicks.
Gargan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Behnder moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Behnder successfully pulls guard.
Behnder wants to sweep but no luck.
Behnder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gargan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Behnder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Behnder is pulling down on Gargan's head to control his posture.
Behnder is looking for a triangle but Gargan pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gargan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gargan won't allow Behnder to sweep him here.
Gargan tries to free his leg and advance position but Behnder is retaining full guard.
Gargan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Behnder's guard.
Behnder is trying to get back to full guard.
Gargan wants to free his trapped foot but Behnder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gargan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder is looking for a sweep. Gargan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Behnder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Behnder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gargan wants to pass the guard but Behnder is keeping the position.
Gargan pushing down on Behnder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Behnder is trying to get back to full guard.
Behnder wants to control but Gargan is keeping busy.
Gargan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gargan is looking to advance position but Behnder won't allow it.
Behnder gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder trying to strike off his back.
Gargan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Behnder is keeping the position for now.
Gargan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Behnder gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gargan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gargan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Behnder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gargan keeping full guard, as Behnder tries to pass.
Behnder stops Gargan from standing up.
Behnder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Behnder with a nice head shot there.
Behnder wants to pass the guard but Gargan is keeping the position.
Gargan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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 Marcus Behnder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Behnder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gargan clinches up against the cage.
Gargan misses with a punch on the inside.
Gargan gets underhooks to prevent Behnder's takedown attempt.
Behnder has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gargan is trying to keep an underhook but Behnder manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gargan is looking to escape.
Behnder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gargan's head.
Behnder seems to be working for a kimura but Gargan defends the submission attempt.
Behnder wants to take a breather but Gargan is having none of it.
Behnder prevents Gargan from standing back up.
Gargan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Behnder.
Gargan pushes Behnder off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Behnder.
Behnder fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gargan to the ground. Behnder is now in Gargan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder passes into half guard.
Behnder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marcus Behnder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gargan wants to get back to his feet.
Behnder wants to work for an arm triangle but Gargan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gargan pushes Behnder off looking to stand but Behnder dives back in and keeps control.
Gargan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gargan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gargan tries to clinch up but Behnder circles away and keeps his distance.
Gargan closes the distance but Behnder moves to the side
and Behnder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gargan scores with a shoulder strike.
Behnder wants the takedown. Gargan is fighting it off but Behnder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gargan's guard against the cage.
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!
Behnder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gargan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gargan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Behnder is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder trying to control but Gargan is working from the bottom.
Behnder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Behnder throws a big elbow that misses.
Gargan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Behnder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Behnder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Behnder trying to control but Gargan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behnder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Behnder drops back looking for a leg! Gargan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gargan manages to kick Behnder off! Behnder jumps back into Gargan's guard.
Behnder wants to pass the guard but Gargan is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gargan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Behnder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Behnder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gargan keeping moving, preventing Behnder from controlling successfully.
Behnder prevents Gargan from getting back to his feet.
Behnder forces his way into half guard.
Behnder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gargan defends it well.
Gargan is defending against the submission attempts here by Behnder.
Behnder working Gargan over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gargan wants to get back to his feet.
Behnder wants to work for an arm triangle but Gargan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gargan is defending against the submission attempts here by Behnder.
Gargan wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Behnder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Mac Gargan has been cut.
Behnder is trying to control the action in half guard but Gargan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gargan is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Behnder dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gargan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gargan swinging wildly here.
Gargan tries to clinch
and Behnder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gargan's guard now.
Gargan wants to stand but Behnder is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Behnder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gargan keeping full guard, as Behnder tries to pass.
Behnder working some strikes from top position.
Behnder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gargan is keeping the position for now.
Behnder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Behnder tries to free his leg and advance position but Gargan is retaining full guard.
Gargan wants to stand but Behnder is controlling the position.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder throwing strikes but missing.
Gargan wants to stand up but Behnder is controlling him.
Gargan pushes Behnder off and gets back to his feet.
Mac Gargan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gargan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gargan lands a lovely overhand right.
Gargan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Behnder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Behnder is pushing down on Gargan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gargan is fighting to maintain full guard but Behnder has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Behnder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Behnder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gargan defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gargan pushes Behnder off looking to stand but Behnder dives back in and keeps control.
Behnder is trying to work for a kimura but Gargan is defending well.
Behnder is trying to work for a kimura but Gargan is defending well.
Behnder wants to pass to mount but Gargan is defending the position.
Gargan wants to get back to his feet.
Gargan tries to kick Behnder off in order to stand up. Behnder Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Behnder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gargan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gargan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Behnder.
Gargan is pushing Behnder's head away, looking to escape. Behnder manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder tries to score with some ground and pound. Gargan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Behnder.
Behnder landing a few strikes.
Behnder grinds an elbow into Gargan's temple.
Gargan is trying to buck Behnder off.
Behnder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gargan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Behnder tries to advance to mount but Gargan denies him.
Behnder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gargan, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Behnder is putting a hurting on Gargan here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Behnder cracks Gargan with a big right hand but Gargan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That has opened up Mac Gargan's cut even more.
Gargan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Behnder 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.
Behnder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Behnder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gargan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Behnder cracks Gargan with a big elbow.
Mac Gargan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mac Gargan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcus Behnder waved his t-shirt featuring Syndicate Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johhny Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Beast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johhny Guns!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beast to the ground. Guns is now in Beast's guard.
Guns lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guns works over Beast with some ground and pound from guard.
Guns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guns throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guns throws an elbow that misses. Beast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guns's guard. Nice move by Beast!
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!
Guns looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Beast!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Guns.
Guns dominating with strikes here.
Guns throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Beast is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Beast and Guns has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Guns goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Beast rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Guns's guard! Nice work there by Beast!
Guns pulls Beast in close to his closed guard and prevents Beast from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast won't allow Guns to sweep him here.
Guns is controlling Beast's posture.
Guns wants to sweep but no luck.
Johhny Guns has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Beast tries to clinch but Guns moves out of range.
No luck for Guns with that takedown attempt.
Guns shoots in for a double leg but Beast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beast tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beast shoots for a takedown but Guns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beast misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guns.
The Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johhny Guns.
Beast looks for a takedown but Guns sprawls well.
No luck for Guns with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beast fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guns avoids it really well and circles away.
Beast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beast as he avoids it easily.
Guns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beast to the ground. Guns is now in Beast's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
Beast on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beast tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johhny Guns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beast tries to clinch but Guns moves out of range.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beast.
Guns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beast defends it nicely.
Guns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Guns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guns stands and throws Beast's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Guns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Guns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beast knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Guns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Guns cracks Beast with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Guns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beast has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guns throwing strikes but Beast manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Guns wants to control but Beast postures up.
Guns looks to move to half guard but instead Beast has passed into mount! Damn!
Guns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beast wants to get back to his feet but Guns is holding on tight.
Beast tries to control but Guns wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is looking to improve his position but Beast isn't that keen on the idea.
Guns is squirming around, avoiding Beast's attempts to control the action.
Guns tries to lock up and control but Beast gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Guns is desperately trying to improve his position but Beast has a good base and remains in mount.
Guns gets back to half guard.
Guns wants to control but Beast is keeping busy.
Guns is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to free his trapped foot but Guns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Guns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beast is working away from the top position though.
Beast tries to stand and escape but Guns is controlling the position.
Guns is trying to get back to full guard.
Guns is positioning himself well to prevent Beast advancing to mount.
Johhny Guns has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns is looking for a sweep. Beast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johhny Guns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beast tries to clinch but Guns is having none of it.
Beast misses with an uppercut. Guns saw that one coming.
Guns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beast is trying to defend but Guns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Guns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Guns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beast is just riding it out for now. Guns eventually gives up the hold.
Guns throwing shots but Beast is blocking nicely.
Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Guns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beast's head.
Guns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beast has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beast won't allow Guns to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to get to full guard but Guns has control of the leg.
Beast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guns.
Guns is working for a submission of some sort.
Guns is trying to work for a kimura but Beast is defending well.
Beast wants to control but Guns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is looking to advance position but Beast won't allow it.
Guns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beast is just riding it out for now. Guns eventually gives up the hold.
Guns is pressing down on Beast's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beast is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Guns.
Beast knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guns on the ground.
Guns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guns won't allow Beast to get back to his feet.
Guns throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
Guns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johhny Guns really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beast enables Guns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beast manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Guns throws a big right hand that misses.
Guns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guns with a nice head shot there.
Guns throws a big right hand that misses.
Guns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beast's head.
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guns.
Guns throws a big right hand that misses.
Guns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Guns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Guns throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
Guns throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guns passes into half guard.
Guns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns is working for a kimura but Beast is defending it quite comfortably.
Guns seems to be looking for submissions.
Guns 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.
Beast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Guns.
Guns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guns postures up.
Beast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guns is working Beast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guns has gone for a leg lock! Beast slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guns's guard.
Beast has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beast being controlled here momentarily.
Guns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johhny Guns dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Beast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guns circles away.
Beast fails to land with a series of punches.
Guns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beast manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guns throws a big elbow that misses.
Guns drops back looking for a leg! Beast is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beast manages to kick Guns off! Guns jumps back into Beast's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Guns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns throwing strikes but missing.
Guns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beast is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beast has escaped and now he's on top!
Guns has Beast pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beast has passed into side control.
Guns manages to get back to half guard.
Guns keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast prevents Guns from improving his position.
Beast is looking to take a break and control but Guns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guns.
Beast won't allow Guns to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beast's guard.
Guns won't allow Beast to sweep him here.
Guns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guns.
Guns throws an elbow that misses. Beast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guns's guard. Nice move by Beast!
Beast is fighting to break Guns's control of his arms but Guns is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johhny Guns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guns winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johhny Guns! Johhny Guns retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ygor Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes into the arena with The Champ is Here blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ygor Savage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo misses with a few strikes there.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Polo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Polo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savage.
Savage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Polo misses with the combination.
Savage throws a body kick that misses.
Polo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage tries to score with a low kick but Polo moves his leg out of the way.
Polo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Polo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savage circles away quickly and effectively.
Polo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Savage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polo swinging wildly here.
Savage throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Polo.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Polo.
Savage throws a head kick but Polo moves out of range.
Marco Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo blocks a leg kick.
Savage misses with a body kick.
Savage moves in looking to clinch but Polo pushes him off.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Polo slips a jab from Savage.
Polo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savage counters with a head kick.
Polo throws out a powerful jab.
Polo connects with a crisp jab.
Polo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Polo both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage throws a head kick but Polo moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Savage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Polo shoots for a takedown but Savage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Polo throws a right hand that Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Savage also avoids with ease.
Savage throws a head kick but Polo moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Polo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo cracks Savage with an open hand slap.
Ygor Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polo looks for a takedown but Savage sprawls well.
Polo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Polo lands a head shot.
Polo looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Savage misses with a body kick.
Polo throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Polo misses with a few strikes there.
Polo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Polo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savage is in trouble now - Polo has advanced to mount!
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Polo's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo has hold of Savage's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Savage manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Polo looking for a guillotine from mount but Savage is having none of it.
Polo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Savage manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polo is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Savage tries to work over Polo's front leg with a kick but Polo checks it.
Polo misses with a series of wild punches.
Polo fails to land with a series of punches.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Polo.
Savage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Polo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Polo misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Polo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polo.
Polo misses with a double jab
and Savage counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Polo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polo throws a right hand that Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Savage also avoids with ease.
Savage throws a head kick but Polo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo avoids the head kick by Savage.
Polo misses with a series of wild punches.
Savage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Polo tests Savage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polo blocks a low kick nicely.
Polo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polo misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polo is defended easily by Savage.
Polo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Savage has managed to clinch.
Polo can't break the clinch.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Polo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Polo tries for a takedown but Savage manages to get underhooks.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Polo blocks it.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Polo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savage walks away with a smile on his face. Polo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ygor Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
Polo misses with a two punch combination.
Polo throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polo blocks a head kick by Savage.
Polo misses with a combination
and Savage counters with a low kick, right behind Polo 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage dodges the punch combination from Polo.
Polo avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage lands a body shot.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polo is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Polo misses with a series of wild punches.
Polo misses with a combination
and Savage counters with a body kick.
Polo tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Polo tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage throws the kick towards the body but Polo avoids it.
Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Savage, right into the meat.
Polo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
Savage misses with a knee to the head.
Polo avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Polo blocks with his arms.
Savage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Polo avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage looking to throw knees to the head but Polo is blocking nicely.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Polo avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ygor Savage dominated that second 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.
Savage darts in and clinches Polo up against the cage.
Savage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Polo has had enough of the clinch but Savage keeps him there for the moment.
Polo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Polo circles away.
Savage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Polo, as that shot connected.
Polo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Savage moves into the clinch successfully.
Polo managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Polo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polo wants to take the fight to the mat but Savage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Polo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savage can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Savage.
Polo misses with a looping left.
Savage jabs at Polo's body.
Polo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Polo blocks a head kick by Savage.
Polo throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polo slips under a jab from Savage.
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Polo shoots in.
Polo slips under a jab.
Polo dives in and grabs Savage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes down on Polo's head and hops out.
Ygor Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Ygor Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Polo throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Savage, right into the meat.
Polo checks a leg kick.
Polo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Polo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Savage misses with a body kick.
Polo throws a one two combo.
Savage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Polo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savage throws a wild body kick that Polo sees coming a mile off.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Polo.
Savage throws a leg kick but Polo checks it.
Savage lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Polo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Polo moves out of range easily.
Polo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savage.
Savage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polo misses with a two punch combination.
Polo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savage. Savage obviously looking to wear him down.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Polo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Polo looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Polo misses with the combination.
Savage tries to clinch but Polo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polo looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Polo throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
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!
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage misses with a low kick.
Polo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Polo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Polo throws a series of punches but Savage moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polo avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage throws a front kick aimed at Polo's knee but Polo avoids it well.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marco Polo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ygor Savage clearly takes 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.
Polo throws a series of punches but Savage moves out of range.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polo throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Polo throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Polo checks a leg kick.
Polo blocks a head kick by Savage.
Polo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polo misses with a few strikes there.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savage as he jumps to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savage.
Polo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Polo swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo misses with a wild combination.
Savage feints and then cracks Polo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Polo down.
Nice uppercut there from Polo.
Polo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Polo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savage is looking to wear down Polo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Polo stalks Savage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Savage's face. Savage staggers backwards, shaken.
Polo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savage. That's going to slow Polo down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savage. That's going to slow Polo down.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Polo moves away and avoids it.
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Polo misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polo avoids the head kick by Savage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polo on the side of the head.
Polo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polo swinging wildly here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Savage.
Polo keeps the fight on the outside.
Savage throws a head kick but Polo moves out of range.
Polo blocks a head kick by Savage.
Polo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Polo's sensitive parts.
Polo works the jab nicely.
Polo misses with a few strikes there.
Savage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Polo's calf.
Polo misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely.
Polo swinging wildly here.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Polo.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Polo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Polo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savage circles away quickly and effectively.
Polo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Polo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Polo.
Polo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savage. Savage obviously looking to wear him down.
Polo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savage. Savage obviously looking to wear him down.
Savage tries to work over Polo's front leg with a kick but Polo checks it.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Polo throws a combination that misses
and Savage counters with a head kick. That will keep Polo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Polo blocks a head kick by Savage.
Polo checks a leg kick.
Savage connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polo misses with the combination.
Savage connects with a crisp jab.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Polo.
Polo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Savage.
Polo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Savage is looking to score with low kicks.
Savage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Polo is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ygor Savage had his way with Marco Polo in that round.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Polo moves out of range easily.
Polo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Polo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savage connects with an inside leg kick.
Polo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Polo persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
Polo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Polo misses with the combination.
Savage tries to clinch up but Polo circles away and keeps his distance.
Savage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Polo.
Savage misses with a low kick as Polo jumps back.
Polo cracks a nice hook into Savage's ribs.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Polo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is looking to land body kicks.
Polo misses with a two punch combination.
Polo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Polo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Savage back to the cage. Polo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Savage tries to land a leg kick but Polo saw it coming and moves away.
Polo avoids the body shot from Savage.
A big right from Polo misses.
Savage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Savage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Savage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savage throws a solid leg kick but Polo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savage.
Polo avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Polo misses.
Savage misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Polo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Savage - the referee stops the clock and Polo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Savage. Polo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage walks into a jab.
Polo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savage tries to clinch up.
Savage tries to clinch there but Polo circles away.
Savage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Polo avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polo misses with a few strikes there.
Polo misses with the combination.
Polo lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo fails to land with a series of punches.
Polo checks a low kick from Savage.
A nice combination there by Polo.
Polo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Polo. Those never looked like landing.
Savage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Polo is out of range.
Polo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savage stuffs the takedown.
Ygor Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Polo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savage connects with a high kick.
Savage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Polo's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage takes a swing at Polo's ribcage but misses.
Savage swings for the body but Polo moves out of range.
Polo shoots in looking for a takedown but Savage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Polo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ygor Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
Polo tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage connects with a single shot there.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polo manages to avoid it.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Polo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savage counters with a good low kick that Polo was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Polo.
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 Ygor Savage.
I think Savage 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ygor Savage!
Ygor Savage retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Ygor Savage was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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