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The Fallout - Vault 019 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Borden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Utah Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Borden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Utah Jones!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Borden tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Borden is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Utah Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dye Tryin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tryin comes to the cage accompanied by On the way home. Rivers has chosen hed(pe)- Bartender as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dye Tryin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiden Rivers!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Tryin.
Tryin throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Tryin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rivers. That did some damage!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivers is defended easily by Tryin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivers is defended easily by Tryin.
Tryin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivers blocks a low kick nicely.
Tryin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rivers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tryin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tryin trying to land knees to the body.
Tryin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tryin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rivers looks gassed!
Tryin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivers avoids it.
Rivers takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Aiden Rivers has been cut.
Tryin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivers.
Tryin prevents the takedown attempt.
Dye Tryin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers avoiding damage as Tryin throws knees to the body.
Rivers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tryin trying to land knees to the body.
Tryin lands an elbow inside.
Tryin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Tryin.
Rivers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tryin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tryin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivers is defending well for now.
Tryin lands a good knee to the midsection. Rivers won't want to take too many of those.
Tryin tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivers avoids the damage to the body.
Tryin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rivers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tryin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tryin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tryin lands a knee to the body.
Rivers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tryin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tryin.
Rivers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tryin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tryin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tryin lands an elbow that stopped Rivers in his tracks for a moment.
Rivers takes an elbow to the temple.
Tryin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivers is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tryin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tryin prevents the takedown attempt.
Tryin scores a nice knee to the body.
Rivers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tryin uses from the top position.
Tryin won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Tryin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tryin just content to control the position.
Tryin tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers sneaks back into half guard.
Rivers wants to improve his position but Tryin is controlling well.
Rivers gets back to full guard.
Tryin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tryin is posturing up here but Rivers has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tryin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tryin has to tap! Slick submission there by Rivers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aiden Rivers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hempii Sapponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Lock Jaws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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213 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hempii Sapponen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Lock Jaws!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock Jaws throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lock Jaws avoids the head kick by Sapponen.
Lock Jaws throws a series of strikes that have Sapponen backpedaling.
It looks like Hempii Sapponen has been cut.
Sapponen shoots in and drives through. Lock Jaws sprawls well.
Sapponen shoots in for a double leg but Lock Jaws sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut there from Lock Jaws.
Hempii Sapponen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lock Jaws connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sapponen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hempii Sapponen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapponen is breathing heavily.
Sapponen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sapponen is rocked!
Lock Jaws throws a monster overhand right that drops Sapponen! Lock Jaws follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Lock Jaws!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tappy McOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco comes to the cage accompanied by 50Cent - Ready for War. Tappy McOut is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ariel Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tappy McOut!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco cracks McOut with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by McOut or perhaps it was just good defense by Franco which made him look bad.
McOut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franco as he jumps to the side.
McOut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ariel Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tappy McOut.
McOut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Franco wants to control but McOut is having none of it.
McOut working for a submission but Franco is keeping him at bay.
The referee warns Franco that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McOut has control of Franco's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Franco regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Franco gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McOut wants to control but Franco is keeping him busy.
McOut is working for a kimura but Franco is defending it quite comfortably.
McOut is working for a submission of some sort.
McOut looks gassed!
Franco trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McOut seems to be looking for submissions.
McOut wants to stand up but Franco has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McOut is trying to work for a kimura but Franco is defending well.
McOut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Franco misses with a leg kick.
Franco cracks McOut with a good jab.
Franco connects with a single shot there.
McOut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franco's corner calls for a 1-2. Franco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McOut feints and as Franco raises his hands in defense, McOut changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McOut won't allow Franco to sweep him here.
McOut looking to pass the guard.
McOut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franco keeping moving, preventing McOut from controlling successfully.
Franco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McOut is looking to work some ground and pound but Franco has wrist control.
Franco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McOut checks a leg kick.
A cross from Franco lands.
McOut looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Franco keeping full guard, as McOut tries to pass.
Franco keeping moving, preventing McOut from controlling successfully.
McOut is looking to work some ground and pound but Franco has wrist control.
McOut wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.
McOut throws a strike but Franco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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 Ariel Franco will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Franco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Franco jabs at McOut's body.
McOut shoots in looking for a takedown. Franco tries to sprawl out of it but McOut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McOut moves into the clinch.
McOut drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as McOut controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McOut is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ariel Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tappy McOut.
McOut can't get the takedown.
McOut is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Franco.
McOut decides to pull guard.
Franco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McOut being controlled here, momentarily.
McOut keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
McOut is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McOut wants to hit a switch here but Franco passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McOut there!
Franco tries to control but McOut wriggling away.
Franco content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McOut tries to reverse the position but Franco maintains control.
McOut is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Franco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McOut on the ground.
McOut regains half guard.
McOut tries to get to full guard but Franco has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McOut manages to get to full guard.
Franco won't allow McOut to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McOut keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Franco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Franco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McOut was well out of range. Poor timing from Franco.
McOut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McOut fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franco sprawls well initially but McOut persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McOut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McOut wants to pass to mount but Franco is defending the position.
Franco is trying to control but can't.
McOut seems to be working for a kimura but Franco defends the submission attempt.
McOut seems to be working for a kimura but Franco defends the submission attempt.
McOut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is trying to maintain the position but McOut is very close to passing his half guard.
Franco is refusing to be controlled, as McOut sits in half guard.
McOut is looking for a kimura here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Franco thuds a left hand into McOut's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Franco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Franco looks to score with a jab to the body but McOut is just out of range.
Franco misses with an uppercut.
Franco lands with a straight right. McOut didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Franco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McOut moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Franco.
Franco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but McOut has him pressed against the cage.
Franco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
Franco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Franco lands an uppercut.
McOut lands a shoulder strike.
Franco lands a nice shot to the body.
Franco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Franco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McOut.
Tappy McOut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McOut tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from Franco.
Franco prevents a body shot from McOut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ariel Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franco, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariel Franco!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Bouleau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liste Pik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bouleau comes into the arena with kevin rudolf - let it rock blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Liste Pik enters the cage!
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olivier Bouleau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liste Pik!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouleau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bouleau closes the distance and clinches up with Pik, looking for a takedown. Bouleau pushes Pik against the cage but Pik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bouleau shoots in looking for a takedown. Pik tries to sprawl out of it but Bouleau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Olivier Bouleau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouleau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Bouleau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bouleau dives in and grabs Pik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pik pushes down on Bouleau's head and hops out.
Bouleau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pik avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Bouleau with that takedown attempt.
Bouleau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pik.
Bouleau tries for a takedown but Pik circles away easily
enabling Pik to counter with a crisp jab.
Pik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bouleau's half guard.
Bouleau is breathing heavily.
Pik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pik is trying to control the action in half guard but Bouleau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bouleau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pik controlling the pace.
Pik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bouleau sees it coming and defends easily.
Pik 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.
Pik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bouleau defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bouleau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bouleau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bouleau actively working from the bottom here.
Pik wants to free his trapped foot but Bouleau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bouleau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bouleau avoids the head kick by Pik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pik misses with a straight right.
Bouleau tries for a takedown but Pik circles away easily
and Pik counters with a shoot takedown. Bouleau fights it but they end up in guard.
Bouleau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pik.
Bouleau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pik looking to pass the guard.
Pik lands a couple of elbows.
Pik trying to control but Bouleau is working from the bottom.
Pik lands a couple of digs.
Bouleau working for a triangle but Pik defends it easily.
Pik trying to control but Bouleau is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pik pushes down on Bouleau's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pik winds up and cracks Bouleau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bouleau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pik postures up and lands a big shot to Bouleau's brow.
Pik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bouleau slips a straight right by Pik.
Pik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bouleau sprawls well. Bouleau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pik gets slowly back to his feet.
Bouleau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pik counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bouleau.
Bouleau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pik counters with a low kick, right behind Bouleau 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liste Pik dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pik fails to land with a series of punches.
Pik throws a right and a left that Bouleau avoids nicely.
Bouleau misses with a takedown
and Pik counters with a straight right hand.
Pik throws a series of punches but Bouleau avoids them all with ease.
Bouleau misses with a takedown
and Pik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bouleau won't be happy with that.
Pik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bouleau is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pik throwing shots but Bouleau is blocking nicely.
Bouleau looking for submissions off his back.
Pik lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pik tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bouleau.
Bouleau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pik seems to be working for a kimura but Bouleau defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bouleau is looking for a sweep. Pik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bouleau feints and as Pik raises his hands in defense, Bouleau changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bouleau has gone for a leg lock! Pik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bouleau's guard.
Pik trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouleau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouleau has a closed guard, preventing Pik from standing up.
Bouleau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pik lands a couple of digs.
Pik thows a big elbow that misses.
Pik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bouleau's head.
Bouleau keeping moving, preventing Pik from controlling successfully.
Pik stopping the sweep attempt from Bouleau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pik trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouleau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pik preventing the sweep.
Pik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bouleau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pik has managed to get both his arms back between Bouleau's legs - danger averted.
Pik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pik scoring with some ground and pound.
Pik wants to control from the top but Bouleau keeps moving.
Pik is looking to work some ground and pound but Bouleau has wrist control.
Bouleau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pik chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bouleau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pik has managed to get both his arms back between Bouleau's legs - danger averted.
Pik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bouleau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pik wants to stand but Bouleau has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bouleau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pik trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouleau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouleau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pik defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Bouleau 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!
Bouleau checks a leg kick.
Bouleau fails with the takedown
and Pik counters with a body kick.
Pik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bouleau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pik stands up and beckons Bouleau to his feet.
Pik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bouleau's half guard.
Bouleau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pik pulls his head out easily.
Pik working over Bouleau with some ground and pound. Bouleau looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bouleau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pik slips a nice elbow through Bouleau's hands, connecting with Bouleau's forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pik lands strikes from half guard.
Pik trying to mount his opponent but Bouleau defends it.
Pik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bouleau sees it coming and defends easily.
Pik is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bouleau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bouleau goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pik rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bouleau's guard! Nice work there by Pik!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouleau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pik defends it easily.
Pik looking to pass the guard.
Pik wants to get up but he can't break Bouleau's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bouleau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bouleau has his foot on Pik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pik works his way back into a safe position though.
Bouleau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pik defends well.
Pik trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouleau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bouleau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pik has managed to get both his arms back between Bouleau's legs - danger averted.
Pik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bouleau actively working from the bottom here.
Liste Pik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pik passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bouleau is looking to improve his position but Pik isn't that keen on the idea.
Pik lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pik cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pik is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Bouleau that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pik lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bouleau hang on?
Bouleau can't escape the position.
Bouleau sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bouleau is trying to get back to full guard.
Pik is working for a submission of some sort.
Bouleau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pik pulls his head out easily.
Pik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pik working over Bouleau with some ground and pound. Bouleau looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liste Pik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pik 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liste Pik!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baby Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Nester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Nester told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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166 lbs
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163 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baby Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Nester!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay tries to bum rush Nester with a series of wild strikes but Nester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baby Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay is looking to clinch.
Jay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jay takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Nester.
Nester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jay avoids the head kick by Nester.
Nester misses the jab.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Nester ducks under a wild hook from Jay.
Jay missing with a left hand there. Nester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab by Jay.
Nester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jay as he jumps to the side.
Nester throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jay avoids the head kick by Nester.
Nester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jay lands a right hook to the body.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nester manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Jay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nester doesn't seem phased though.
Jay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nester was covering up waiting for the punch and Jay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but Nester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nester looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jay passes into half guard.
Jay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nester is just riding it out for now. Jay eventually gives up the hold.
Jay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nester is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jay pulls his head out easily.
Jay prevents Nester from improving his position.
Nester looking for submissions off his back.
Jay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nester defends it well.
Nester missing with punches from the bottom.
Jay prevents Nester from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jay moves into range and clinches up with Nester.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nester blocking some punches.
Nester lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nester looking to throw knees to the head but Jay is blocking nicely.
Jay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nester walks away with a smile on his face. Jay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jay fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baby Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nester moves out of range of the leg kick from Jay.
Nester scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Jay there.
Jay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nester. Nester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jay avoids the head kick by Nester.
Nester throws a sloppy head kick and Jay moves out of range easily.
Nester throws a jab when Jay was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Jay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Nester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nester moves away from the strike by Jay.
Nester throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jay works Nester's body with a nice hook.
Jay takes a swing at Nester's ribcage but misses.
Nester blocks a jab.
Nester is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jay.
Jay lands a nice hook to Nester's body. Nester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nester throws a head kick that misses.
Jay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nester throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Nester's shoulder, as Nester tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nester keeping full guard, as Jay tries to pass.
Nester looking for a guillotine here but Jay defends easily.
Jay postures up in Nester's guard and throws a big left but Nester blocks it.
Nester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nester throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nester is breathing heavily.
Jay wants to control from the top but Nester keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay advances position into side control!
Nester tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nester is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nester manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jay's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nester looks to land a strike but Jay avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay wants to sweep here but Nester controlling him for the moment.
Jay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nester defends well.
Nester is pushing down on Jay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jay is fighting to maintain full guard but Nester has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jay works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nester chips away with some ground and pound.
Nester working some strikes from top position.
Jay working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nester has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nester prevents Jay from improving his position.
Nester wants to stand but Jay has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jay is not content to let Nester control the position.
Jay wants to get back to full guard.
Nester sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jay defending well though.
Jay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Jay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nester tries to close the distance and clinch but Jay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jay darts in trying to clinch
and Nester counters with a stiff right hand.
Jay lands with a shot to the body.
Jay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nester fails with the takedown.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on Nester's shoulder, as Nester tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nester throws a right and a left that Jay avoids nicely.
Jay avoids the head kick by Nester.
Jay misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay lands a slapping body shot.
Jay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Nester.
Nester misses with a takedown attempt
and Jay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jay throws a big right hand that misses.
Jay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nester is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jay passes Nester's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nester is refusing to be controlled, as Jay sits in half guard.
Nester manages to get to full guard.
Nester is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay drops back looking for a leg! Nester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nester manages to kick Jay off! Jay jumps back into Nester's guard.
Robert Nester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay wants to control from the top but Nester keeps moving.
Nester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nester trying to strike off his back.
Nester throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jay misses the jab.
Jay shoots in but Nester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nester misses with a takedown
and Jay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baby Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Nester.
Jay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jay fails to land with a series of punches.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nester avoids the body shot from Jay.
Robert Nester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nester goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jay with a hook.
Jay looks to land a right hand but Nester moved out of range.
Nester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay throws a series of punches but Nester avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Jay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jay, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Jay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goli Haran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kain has chosen Irresponsible Hate Anthem as his entrance music. Goli Haran could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Kain's chin.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Goli Haran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kain!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Haran.
Kain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haran.
It looks like Jason Kain has been cut.
Haran misses with a hook. Kain ducked under it nicely.
Kain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haran.
Haran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kain.
Haran drops Kain with a right and a left! Haran comes rushing in but Kain regains his composure and manages to keep Haran in guard.
Kain is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haran looking to sit in guard and control but Kain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kain won't allow Haran to sweep him here.
Haran wants to control but Kain passes easily into half guard.
Kain is keen to just control but Haran is a slippery customer.
Kain wants to free his trapped foot but Haran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haran is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kain passes to full mount!
Kain moves to back control.
Kain trying to control momentarily.
Kain has good solid back control here.
Kain tries to keep control of the position but Haran is staying busy.
Haran tries to break free.
Kain slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kain is trying to stick to Haran's back but Haran is turning into Kain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Haran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haran wants to control from the top but Kain keeps moving.
Kain is trying to keep Haran in close.
Kain keeping moving, preventing Haran from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Haran throws a looping overhand right but Kain ducks down to avoid it.
Kain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kain looks to score with a jab to the body but Haran is just out of range.
Haran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haran manages to avoid it.
Kain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haran pinned against the cage. Haran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goli Haran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Kain.
Kain staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Haran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haran.
Kain defending well as Haran loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Haran.
Haran thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kain blocks a jab.
Kain closes the distance and clinches up with Haran, looking for a takedown. Kain pushes Haran against the cage but Haran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goli Haran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Kain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Haran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haran stuffs the takedown.
Kain tries to move into range but Haran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kain is still on wobbly legs! Can Haran finish him?
Haran throws an overhand right that drops Kain like a sack of potatoes! Haran dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goli Haran!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen "Sandstorm" - Darude as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ashton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Ashton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ashton advances to half guard.
Ashton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ashton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson wants to control but Ashton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ashton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ashton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ashton striking off his back but it's not causing Henderson any problems.
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ashton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Ashton's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Henderson escapes and throws Ashton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Henderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ashton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Henderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ashton has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Henderson. Oh but Ashton has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Henderson goes limp - he's gone! Ashton jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Albert Ashton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Machida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Morgan swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Machida.
Machida takes one on the button.
Machida keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morgan was covering up waiting for the punch and Machida finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is working Morgan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machida manages to get himself to full guard.
Morgan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machida is on top in guard.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machida stops Morgan from standing up.
Machida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Machida passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Machida seems content to control.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Machida is now in half guard.
Morgan trying to get back to full guard but Machida takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Morgan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morgan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Machida content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Machida fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Machida unloading with bombs!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machida content just to control the position here.
Morgan is desperately trying to improve his position but Machida has a good base and remains in mount.
Machida landing strikes from the mount and Morgan is in trouble!
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Machida maintains control.
Machida controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Machida tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Donk. Machida catches Morgan right on the button with a cross.
Morgan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machida on the side of the head.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan misses with a hook.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Machida lands a head shot.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan misses with a hook to the body
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Machida.
Machida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida is stalling here.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Machida gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morgan regains guard.
Machida stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is trying to keep Machida in close.
Machida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Machida isn't so interested in that idea.
Machida controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machida desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morgan trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machida defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Machida's head back.
Morgan lands with a shot to the body.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Machida jabs at Morgan's body.
Machida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morgan tries to move into range but Machida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan works over Machida's head and body with a nice combination.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan misses with a leg kick
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Good shot there by Machida.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Morgan lands a shot to the body.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida has Morgan pressed against the cage, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morgan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan misses with some punches.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Machida isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machida is stalling in the full guard.
Machida looking to pass the guard.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machida is controlling him.
Machida postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morgan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morgan throws a leg kick
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Morgan throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a two punch combo.
Morgan misses with a hook to the body
and Machida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machida.
Morgan misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
Machida misses with a two punch combination.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lyoto Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan tries to clinch but Machida moves away
and Machida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morgan!
Morgan wants to control but Machida is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida controlling the position easily from mount.
Machida with a couple of short strikes.
Morgan regains half guard.
Machida wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Machida prevents Morgan from standing back up.
Machida is nestled in close to Morgan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machida prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Machida seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida stops Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Machida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Machida stalling away here and it's allowed Morgan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.
Machida throws and elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machida's guard. Nice move by Morgan!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida has control of Morgan's left arm, preventing Morgan from doing any damage.
Morgan content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Machida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machida wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida blocking some punches.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida digs a right hand into Morgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morgan's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Machida.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machida is pushing Morgan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Morgan - that landed with a thud.
Machida slowing the pace effectively.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Stalling in the clinch from Machida.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Machida slowing the pace effectively.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Machida just leaning against Morgan, taking a breather.
Machida is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
The referee calls for Machida to work.
Morgan tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Machida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida blocking some punches.
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida is stalling here.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Machida prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch.
Come on Machida - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morgan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Machida.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Morgan's ribcage. Morgan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Morgan's ribcage. Morgan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dexter Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgan misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morgan as Machida tries to tie him up.
Come on Machida - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machida.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morgan misses with some punches.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lyoto Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
Machida has Morgan pressed against the cage, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Morgan.
Machida is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morgan can't fight it off and eventually Machida manages to take the fight to the floor. Morgan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince Symbol has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Symbol!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symbol looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McCarthy!
Symbol can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape.
McCarthy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Symbol throwing strikes but McCarthy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Symbol has control of the leg.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
Symbol throwing shots but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Symbol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.
Symbol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McCarthy is avoiding damage well.
McCarthy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Symbol is controlling well.
McCarthy is looking to control Symbol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?
McCarthy punching from the bottom.
Symbol is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symbol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Symbol throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Symbol!
Symbol working to try and regain half guard.
Symbol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCarthy looking to control but Symbol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCarthy lands with some strikes.
Symbol is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy controlling from mount.
McCarthy 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.
Symbol is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Symbol tries to reverse the position but McCarthy maintains control.
McCarthy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Symbol tries to reverse the position but McCarthy maintains control.
McCarthy punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Symbol tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Symbol blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy wants to free his trapped foot but Symbol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Symbol regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCarthy trying to control but Symbol is working from the bottom.
Symbol trying to control the position.
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 Ryan McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but Symbol ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy lands with an overhand left.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Symbol counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Symbol postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
Symbol scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCarthy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
Symbol looking to pass the guard.
Symbol won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
Symbol throws a strike but McCarthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy has gone for a leg lock! Symbol slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Symbol tries to pass.
Symbol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Symbol won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
McCarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Symbol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Symbol slips an elbow through the middle.
Symbol throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
McCarthy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Symbol preventing the sweep.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Symbol postures up.
Symbol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Symbol works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Symbol is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCarthy throws a hook but Symbol blocks it.
Symbol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Symbol is trying to defend but McCarthy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McCarthy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Prince Symbol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Symbol is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol is looking to improve his position.
Symbol is in trouble now - McCarthy has advanced to mount!
McCarthy throwing strikes here but Symbol is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McCarthy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Symbol is now in McCarthy's guard. A big mistake from McCarthy there, giving up the dominant position!
Symbol throws and elbow that misses. McCarthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Symbol's guard. Nice move by McCarthy!
Symbol can't keep his opponent in guard - McCarthy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Prince Symbol will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Symbol shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCarthy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCarthy tries to bench press Symbol off him but Symbol keeps the position.
Symbol throws a strike aimed at the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy avoids it well.
McCarthy parries the strikes from Symbol easily there. Symbol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McCarthy to escape.
Symbol lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Symbol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Symbol's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCarthy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Symbol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Symbol's back!
Symbol is taking damage to the body and head.
Symbol is taking damage to the body and head.
Symbol finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCarthy with a couple of short strikes.
McCarthy is working for a guillotine from mount but Symbol frees his head quite easily.
McCarthy prevents Symbol from getting the reversal.
McCarthy controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McCarthy looking to finish Symbol with some ground and pound. This is bad for Symbol!
McCarthy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Symbol is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCarthy wants to control the pace but Symbol is squirming around nicely.
Symbol working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! McCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Symbol working to try and regain half guard.
Symbol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Symbol is looking to escape.
McCarthy prevents Symbol from getting the reversal.
Symbol is squirming around, avoiding McCarthy's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
McCarthy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Symbol tries to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy with shots to the head and body - Symbol looks very uncomfortable down there.
McCarthy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McCarthy thowing shots but they're missing.
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McCarthy clearly takes 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.
Symbol shoots and misses
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Symbol dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
Symbol scores a takedown into full mount!
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Symbol maintains control.
McCarthy is bucking up trying to escape but Symbol cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCarthy regains half guard.
Symbol thows a huge punch but McCarthy dodges it nicely.
McCarthy trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Symbol thows a huge punch but McCarthy dodges it nicely.
Symbol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCarthy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Symbol decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCarthy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Symbol!
McCarthy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McCarthy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Symbol because McCarthy loaded up on that one.
Symbol tries to lock up and control but McCarthy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCarthy trying to control but Symbol is having none of it.
Symbol is trying desperately to improve position.
McCarthy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy landing strikes, looking to finish!
McCarthy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Symbol looks a forlorn figure.
McCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
McCarthy lands with some strikes.
McCarthy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McCarthy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Symbol is looking to escape.
Symbol wants to control but McCarthy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol can't escape the position.
McCarthy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Symbol?
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!
McCarthy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Symbol is surviving well by controlling McCarthy's body position as best he can.
McCarthy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Symbol 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.
Ryan McCarthy had his way with Prince Symbol in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Symbol counters with a single leg into guard. McCarthy didn't expect that.
Symbol throws a strike but McCarthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Symbol holds on and takes a little breather.
McCarthy won't allow Symbol to sweep him here.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Symbol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Symbol wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy postures up.
Symbol is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Symbol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Symbol misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Symbol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Symbol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Symbol keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
McCarthy lands a couple of elbows.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Symbol keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Symbol wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Symbol is keeping the position for now.
Symbol with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing McCarthy can't handle though.
Ryan McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Symbol controlling the position.
McCarthy postures up in Symbol's guard and throws a big left but Symbol blocks it.
Prince Symbol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Symbol looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Symbol looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
Symbol moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
A nice combination there by McCarthy.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Symbol.
Symbol missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCarthy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan McCarthy!
Ryan McCarthy retains his middleweight title!
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