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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rizal Farahin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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150 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rizal Farahin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farahin as he jumps to the side.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farahin catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Farahin takes one to the side of the head.
Jordan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Farahin sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Farahin slips a straight right by Henderson.
Farahin has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Farahin.
It looks like Jordan Henderson has been cut.
Nice elbow from Farahin.
Farahin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farahin lands a nice elbow.
Farahin lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farahin lands an elbow just above Henderson 's eye.
That has opened up Jordan Henderson's cut even more.
Farahin lands a body shot.
Henderson avoiding damage as Farahin throws knees to the body.
Henderson avoiding damage as Farahin throws knees to the body.
Henderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farahin has him pressed against the cage.
Farahin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Farahin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Farahin.
Henderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Farahin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson is rocked!
The cut above Jordan Henderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Farahin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Farahin finish him?
Farahin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Farahin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
Farahin lands a nice elbow.
Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farahin lands a damaging elbow.
Jordan Henderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Farahin lands an elbow inside that Henderson shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jordan Henderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rizal Farahin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Tal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Stevie Kimble enters the cage!
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176 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Tal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Kimble!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tal shoots in and drives through. Kimble sprawls well.
Tal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kimble lands a good knee to the midsection. Tal won't want to take too many of those.
Kimble lands a knee to the head.
Kimble is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kimble comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Kimble.
Kimble lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kimble stops a takedown attempt from Tal.
Kimble lands a nice knee to the body.
Tal is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimble lands a nice knee to the body.
Kimble comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kimble putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kimble crunches a lovely knee into Tal's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Kimble.
Kimble lands an elbow that stopped Tal in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kimble.
Tal takes an elbow to the temple.
Kimble lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tal is rocked!
Kimble lands an elbow inside.
Oh Tal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kimble has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tal - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kimble, and another! Tal is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Stevie Kimble!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blake Nyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jock Sleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Nyman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jock Sleed!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sleed scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nyman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sleed has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sleed controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyman tries to escape but Sleed is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleed throws an elbow but Nyman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sleed throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nyman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nyman taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nyman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nyman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nyman is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleed cracks Nyman with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sleed immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Nyman is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sleed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jock Sleed!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Alverez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Art of Fighting Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robert Garcia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Alverez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alverez throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Alverez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alverez scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alverez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Alverez tries to kick Garcia off but Garcia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alverez throws a strike from the bottom but Garcia passes into side control!
Alverez throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alverez tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia decides to stand back up.
Dave Alverez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alverez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Alverez is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Alverez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garcia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garcia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garcia!
Alverez striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia decides to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alverez tries to clinch up
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alverez is trying to defend but Garcia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alverez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alverez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Garcia works his way into side control.
Garcia blocks the strikes from Alverez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia stands up and beckons Alverez to his feet.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Alverez.
Alverez throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alverez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alverez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garcia stands up and beckons Alverez to his feet.
Alverez gets a takedown into half guard.
Garcia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alverez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Alverez 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.
Alverez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alverez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Garcia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alverez, into his guard.
Alverez wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Garcia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alverez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alverez misses with a double jab.
Alverez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Alverez persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia dives in and grabs Alverez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alverez pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
Garcia drives through with a takedown into Alverez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alverez is striking off his back. Garcia thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Alverez punching from the bottom.
Alverez punching from the bottom.
Alverez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Garcia prevents Alverez from standing back up.
Garcia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alverez strikes from the bottom but Garcia uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Alverez.
Alverez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Alverez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alverez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alverez throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Alverez has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Alverez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alverez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alverez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Garcia prevents Alverez from getting back to his feet.
Garcia advances to half guard.
Alverez punching from the bottom.
Garcia stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Alverez to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alverez to the mat! Alverez manages to get full guard.
Alverez wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Alverez.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alverez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alverez strikes from the bottom but Garcia passes into mount!
Robert Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alverez tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.
Alverez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Garcia. What's that going to do exactly?
Garcia blocks Alverez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Alverez really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Garcia is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alverez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alverez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alverez eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garcia stands up and beckons Alverez to his feet.
Alverez tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Alverez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alverez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alverez dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Alverez's head and hops out.
Alverez throws a lazy head kick
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Alverez. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alverez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Alverez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alverez slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alverez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dave Alverez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alverez throws a lazy head kick
and Garcia counters with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Alverez as Garcia shoots in.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Alverez shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alverez.
Alverez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garcia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alverez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Garcia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alverez, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alverez is looking to stand back up but Garcia counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alverez.
Garcia decides to return to a standing position.
Alverez gets caught flat footed, as Garcia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garcia won't allow Alverez to get back to his feet.
Garcia passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alverez is trying to stand up here but Garcia is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
Alverez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Garcia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alverez is looking to stand up but Garcia isn't so interested in that idea.
Alverez is striking from the bottom but Garcia uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Garcia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia prevents Alverez from getting the reversal.
Garcia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robert Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alverez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Garcia!
Robert Garcia spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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26
140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hunter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thomas is controlling him well.
Thomas scoring with punches and elbows.
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thomas 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet but Thomas drags him back down.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hunter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thomas in side control, throwing shots but Hunter defends.
An elbow from Thomas crashes against the mat.
Thomas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thomas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hunter is avoiding damage well.
Hunter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thomas.
Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunter defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a few punches from side control.
Thomas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thomas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thomas.
Thomas grinds an elbow into Hunter's temple.
Thomas cracks Hunter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hunter is rocked!
Thomas lands a few punches from side control.
Hunter is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thomas misses with the ground and pound.
Thomas is chipping away with strikes.
Hunter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hunter looks winded!
Thomas scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hunter is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Thomas can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Thomas!
Our winner, Christopher Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Botic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rex Botic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mayweather Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Botic closes the distance and clinches up with Mayweather Jr, looking for a takedown. Botic pushes Mayweather Jr against the cage but Mayweather Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Botic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mayweather Jr wants to get back to his feet but Botic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Botic tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayweather Jr is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Botic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mayweather Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Botic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Botic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Botic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayweather Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayweather Jr stuffs the takedown.
Botic with a poor takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Botic shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayweather Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Botic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Botic has his takedown stuffed
and Mayweather Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Botic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Botic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayweather Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayweather Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Botic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mayweather Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Botic, into his guard.
Botic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mayweather Jr is just riding it out for now. Botic eventually gives up the hold.
Mayweather Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Botic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Botic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayweather Jr defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botic maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mayweather Jr could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Botic has cracked it and Mayweather Jr is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Botic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rex Botic!
Rex Botic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blood Bank ($10), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliah Brenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brenner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dont Stop Me Now. On his way into the cage it seems that Xavier Zoolander has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Xavier Zoolander seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Zoolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eliah Brenner!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brenner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zoolander keeps the fight on the outside.
Brenner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brenner doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoolander circles away.
Brenner tries to clinch but Zoolander is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Zoolander. Those never looked like landing.
Brenner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brenner slips a jab and a cross from Zoolander.
Zoolander scores with a hook.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Brenner has eaten all the pies!
Zoolander throws a series of punches but Brenner avoids them all with ease.
Zoolander scores with a jab. Brenner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zoolander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoolander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brenner is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brenner takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Zoolander misses with a two punch combination.
Zoolander gets tackled into the cage by Brenner. Brenner maintains the clinch.
Brenner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zoolander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brenner is looking to clinch.
Brenner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zoolander lands a head kick!
Zoolander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoolander lands a big head kick that sends Brenner tumbling to the mat! Zoolander takes a step backwards and waves Brenner back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brenner is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Zoolander! Brenner is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Zoolander!
Xavier Zoolander 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Garrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockafella Ironstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ironstone's choice of entrance music: King Of Kings - Motorhead. Jay Garrick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Garrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rockafella Ironstone!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironstone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garrick.
Ironstone misses the shot to the body.
Garrick decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ironstone wants to control but Garrick is keeping busy.
Garrick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ironstone is just riding it out for now. Garrick eventually gives up the hold.
Ironstone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ironstone is trying to stand back up but Garrick is controlling him
Ironstone trying to hold on to Garrick's head to control him but Garrick postures up.
Ironstone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garrick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ironstone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garrick seems to be looking for submissions.
Ironstone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironstone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Garrick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garrick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ironstone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garrick.
Ironstone wants to improve his position but Garrick is controlling well.
Garrick is trying to work for a kimura but Ironstone is defending well.
Garrick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ironstone is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garrick prevents Ironstone from standing back up.
Garrick is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ironstone is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Garrick!
Jay Garrick gave a mention to Blood Bank ($10) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels has chosen Tubthumping by Chumbawamba as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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149 lbs
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144 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hector Barbosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
McDaniels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbosa backs up against the cage.
It looks like Hector Barbosa has been cut.
A cross from McDaniels lands.
Shazaam McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniels misses with a two punch combination.
McDaniels cracks Barbosa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McDaniels has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barbosa to stand back up!
Barbosa is rocked!
McDaniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from McDaniels knocks Barbosa out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shazaam McDaniels! Shazaam McDaniels retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Shazaam McDaniels made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Outkast Clothing Line and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Specter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey Specter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harvey Specter!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGirt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGirt moves out of range of the strikes.
McGirt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Specter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGirt is trying to get back to full guard.
Specter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Specter content to control rather than advance.
Specter throwing shots but McGirt is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Specter looks to land a strike but McGirt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McGirt wants to sweep here but Specter controlling him for the moment.
Specter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGirt is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Specter distracts McGirt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Specter looking to pass the guard.
Specter throws a big elbow that misses.
Specter throwing strikes but missing.
Specter wants to pass the guard but McGirt is keeping the position.
Specter throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt keeping moving, preventing Specter from controlling successfully.
Specter preventing the sweep.
Specter lands a couple of digs.
Specter wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.
McGirt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt working a defensive guard here.
McGirt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Specter manages to get himself to full guard.
Specter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGirt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGirt is looking to work some ground and pound but Specter has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGirt trying to control but Specter is working from the bottom.
Specter looking to control but McGirt passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Specter 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.
McGirt throws a low kick but Specter avoids it.
McGirt misses with a lunging right hand
and Specter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGirt works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGirt has Specter pulled in close to control his posture.
Specter is looking to pass into half guard but McGirt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McGirt is in guard.
Specter keeping moving, preventing McGirt from controlling successfully.
McGirt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Specter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGirt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGirt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harvey Specter has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGirt prevents Specter from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGirt trying to control but Specter is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGirt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGirt punishes Specter's body with a nice straight punch.
McGirt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Specter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Specter.
A left lands for Specter.
Specter blocks a leg kick.
McGirt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGirt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Specter at a distance.
McGirt lands a nice shot that snaps Specter's head back.
McGirt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGirt throws a lazy uppercut
letting Specter counter with a right hand.
Specter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGirt moves away.
McGirt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Specter misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGirt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Specter.
The fighters circling - McGirt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGirt thuds his right hand into Specter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dirt McGirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for McGirt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt throws a lazy right hand but Specter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McGirt misses the target.
Specter connects with a crisp jab.
Specter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Specter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Specter ducks under a wild hook from McGirt.
McGirt throws a leg kick
and Specter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGirt's guard.
McGirt keeping moving, preventing Specter from controlling successfully.
Specter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Specter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Specter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specter throwing strikes but missing.
Specter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Specter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Specter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Specter trying to control but McGirt is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harvey Specter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGirt misses with an uppercut.
McGirt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGirt scores with a body shot.
Specter swings widly with a right hand
and Specter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Specter avoids the body shot from McGirt.
McGirt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Specter.
McGirt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Specter on the side of the head.
McGirt blocks a jab.
McGirt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGirt throws a hook to the side of Specter's head but Specter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGirt throws the left hand but Specter avoids the punch easily.
Dirt McGirt is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Specter.
McGirt misses with a hook.
McGirt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Specter momentarily.
Specter scores with a hook to the body. McGirt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt slips a jab and a cross from Specter.
Specter scores with a jab. McGirt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Specter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Specter throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGirt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGirt with a hook.
McGirt missing with a left hand there. Specter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGirt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Specter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGirt scrambles back to his feet.
McGirt scores with a jab to the body.
McGirt throws an overhand right that lands on Specter's shoulder, as Specter tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Specter misses.
Specter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Specter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Specter misses with a wild body shot.
Specter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGirt can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Specter is able to avoid easily.
Specter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Specter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGirt is fending him off so far but Specter persists. Nope, McGirt circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Specter ducks under a wild hook from McGirt.
McGirt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGirt motions for Specter to come forward. McGirt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGirt catches Specter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGirt is looking to score with low kicks.
McGirt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Specters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Specter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGirt throws out the jab.
McGirt lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Specter misses.
Specter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt throws a lazy right hand but Specter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGirt misses the jab.
McGirt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Specter's head backwards.
Specter throws a right hand that McGirt ducks under and follows up with a left that McGirt also avoids with ease.
McGirt scores with a decent looking hook.
Specter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGirt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Specter cracks McGirt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Specter misses with the combination.
McGirt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Specter connects with the punch.
Specter blocks a jab.
Specter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGirt throws a low kick but Specter avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dirt McGirt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Specter misses with a takedown attempt - McGirt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dirt McGirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Specter.
McGirt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Specter.
Nice uppercut there from McGirt.
McGirt misses with a hook.
Specter misses with a looping right.
McGirt loads up on a big right hand but Specter slips the punch.
McGirt walks into a straight right hand from Specter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGirt lands with an overhand left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from McGirt.
Specter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - McGirt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirt McGirt clearly takes that round.
That's time! McGirt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGirt staying out of range there.
McGirt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Specter moves away from the strike by McGirt.
McGirt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGirt connects with a leg kick. Specter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGirt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Specter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McGirt misses the target.
Specter thuds a left hand into McGirt's body.
A left lands for McGirt.
McGirt misses with a right hand
and Specter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGirt scores with a leg kick.
Specter moves away from the strike by McGirt.
McGirt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt lands with an uppercut that bounces Specter off the cage and back into range.
Specter moves away from the strike by McGirt.
A bone on bone clash there as Specter blocks the leg kick.
McGirt misses with a wild body shot.
McGirt lands with a right hand.
McGirt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Specter back to the cage. McGirt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGirt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Specter digs a good body shot into McGirt's ribs.
Specter checks a low kick from McGirt.
Specter misses the jab.
McGirt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from McGirt misses the target.
Specter throws a lazy right hand but McGirt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGirt scores with a jab. Specter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt lands a nice hook to Specter's body. Specter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGirt throws a lazy right hand but Specter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGirt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGirt throws out a loose jab but Specter uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGirt scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGirt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGirt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Specter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGirt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGirt misses with a leg kick.
Specter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGirt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGirt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Specter under the eye.
McGirt swings widly with a right hand
and Specter counters with a low kick, right behind McGirt 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt looks to land a left hand but Specter moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Specter.
A shot to the liver by McGirt. Beautiful body shot.
McGirt scores with a jab. Specter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Specter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGirt.
McGirt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Specter connects with the punch.
Specter throws the left hand but McGirt avoids the punch easily.
McGirt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGirt throws a shot from downtown. Specter moves away and avoids it.
Specter slips under a jab.
McGirt throws a hook but Specter avoids it easily.
Specter throws a chopping leg kick but McGirt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGirt lands a really nice looking cross but Specter seems unphased.
McGirt throws a leg kick
and Specter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGirt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Specter working the strikes but McGirt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Specter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGirt's head.
Specter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Specter working McGirt over with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Specter working over McGirt with some ground and pound. McGirt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Specter controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Harvey Specter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McGirt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Specter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGirt.
Specter thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGirt avoids the body shot from Specter.
Specter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Specter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGirt.
Specter slips under a jab from McGirt.
McGirt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Specter under the eye.
Specter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Specter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Specter lands a nice shot to the body.
McGirt blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGirt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Specter misses with a series of wild punches.
Specter misses with a kick to the body.
Specter misses with a double jab.
McGirt throws a chopping leg kick but Specter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Specter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGirt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Specter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGirt cracks Specter with a good jab.
A big right from McGirt misses.
McGirt connects with a nice looking jab.
McGirt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt connects with a looping right hand.
Specter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGirt. McGirt obviously looking to wear him down.
Specter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Specter wants to pass the guard but McGirt is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Specter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Specter wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.
Specter throws an elbow that misses. McGirt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Specter's guard. Nice move by McGirt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGirt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Specter looking for a sweep. Not yet Specter, not yet.
Specter is controlling McGirt's posture.
McGirt won't allow Specter to sweep him here.
McGirt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGirt wants to control from the top but Specter keeps moving.
Specter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McGirt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harvey Specter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McGirt throws a lazy right hand but Specter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Specter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dirt McGirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Specter misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Specter takes one to the side of the head.
Specter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGirt.
McGirt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Specter counters with a straight right hand.
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 Dirt McGirt.
I think Specter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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