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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Valtellini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polibotes Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Valtellini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Polibotes Titan!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valtellini fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Titan tries to counter it with a takedown but Valtellini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valtellini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Titan fails with a takedown attempt.
Titan swats away the attempt to clinch by Valtellini.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Titan is defended easily by Valtellini.
Titan goes for a double leg but Valtellini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valtellini continues to drive forward.
Joe Valtellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Polibotes Titan.
Titan keeps the fight on the outside.
Titan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Titan tries to stand but Valtellini is controlling from the bottom.
Titan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valtellini is looking to stand up but Titan isn't so interested in that idea.
Valtellini has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Titan tries to stand but Valtellini is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan stops Valtellini from standing up.
Valtellini throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Valtellini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Titan content to stall in guard here.
Valtellini wants to get back to his feet but Titan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Titan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valtellini was covering up waiting for the punch and Titan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Valtellini is trying to control the position but Titan postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valtellini wants to stand but Titan is controlling the position.
Titan wants to stand and escape but instead Valtellini has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Titan has control of Valtellini's left arm, preventing Valtellini from doing any damage.
Titan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valtellini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valtellini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valtellini 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valtellini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Titan keeping moving, preventing Valtellini from controlling successfully.
Titan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valtellini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Titan keeping moving, preventing Valtellini from controlling successfully.
Valtellini wants to stand but Titan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Titan is pulling down on Valtellini's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joe Valtellini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valtellini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valtellini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Titan is controlling him.
That's four 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.
Titan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valtellini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Titan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valtellini wants to get back to his feet but Titan passes into half guard.
Valtellini tries to roll over but Titan keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polibotes Titan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Titan looking to score a takedown here. Valtellini is defending well but Titan drives through and ends up in Valtellini's guard.
Titan wants to get up but he can't break Valtellini's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valtellini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Valtellini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Polibotes Titan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valtellini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Titan is staying active underneath Valtellini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valtellini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valtellini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valtellini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valtellini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtellini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valtellini is trying to control. Titan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valtellini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Titan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Valtellini is nestled in close to Titan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Titan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valtellini.
Valtellini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Titan keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valtellini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valtellini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Titan shoots in and gets a takedown into Valtellini's guard.
Valtellini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Titan content to stall in guard here.
Titan gets to his feet. Valtellini looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan swats away the attempt to clinch by Valtellini.
Valtellini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Titan feints the counter takedown.
Valtellini doesn't manage to clinch there - Titan circles away.
Titan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valtellini is looking to clinch.
Valtellini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Titan keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Titan.
Titan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valtellini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valtellini is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Titan shoots in for a double leg but Valtellini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joe Valtellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Polibotes Titan.
Valtellini wants to clinch.
And Titan tries to counter it with a takedown but Valtellini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtellini is looking to clinch but Titan is avoiding it.
Titan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valtellini avoids it really well and circles away.
Valtellini wants to clinch up but Titan keeps it at a distance.
Valtellini wants to clinch up but Titan keeps it at a distance.
Titan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Valtellini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Titan off and has taken his back!
Valtellini is hanging on to Titan's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valtellini throwing sloppy strikes.
Valtellini is trying to stick to Titan's back but Titan is turning into Valtellini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Valtellini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Titan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valtellini working a defensive guard here.
Titan looking to sit in guard and control but Valtellini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Polibotes Titan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Valtellini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valtellini is looking to clinch but Titan is avoiding it.
Titan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Titan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Titan looking to pass the guard.
Titan distracts Valtellini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valtellini wants to sweep here but Titan controlling him for the moment.
Titan stops Valtellini from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valtellini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Titan won't allow Valtellini to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valtellini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Titan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valtellini tries to close the distance and clinch but Titan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valtellini tries to clinch up but Titan circles away and keeps his distance.
Valtellini tries to clinch but Titan is having none of it.
Titan keeps the fight on the outside.
Valtellini tries to clinch there but Titan circles away.
Valtellini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Titan.
Valtellini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valtellini tries to close the distance and clinch but Titan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Titan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valtellini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polibotes Titan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Titan misses with a takedown
and Valtellini counters with a nice body shot.
Titan shoots in and gets a takedown into Valtellini's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Titan gets to his feet. Valtellini looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Titan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valtellini's waist but Valtellini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Titan off to one side.
Joe Valtellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Polibotes Titan.
Valtellini tries to clinch but Titan moves out of range.
Valtellini tries to clinch but Titan moves out of range.
Titan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valtellini's guard.
Titan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valtellini is proving hard to escape from.
Valtellini wants to get back to his feet but Titan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan landing with the ground and pound.
Titan landing with the ground and pound.
Valtellini wants to stand and escape but Titan is having none of it.
Titan trying to control the position from guard on top but Valtellini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Titan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Valtellini. No joy for Titan on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Titan feints and as Valtellini raises his hands in defense, Titan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Titan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Titan prevents Valtellini from getting back to his feet.
Valtellini has a closed guard, preventing Titan from standing up.
Titan landing with the ground and pound.
Valtellini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joe Valtellini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polibotes Titan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Titan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valtellini scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Polibotes Titan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Titan 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 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polibotes Titan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Brown will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boris Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a double jab.
Jack Bauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bauer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bauer showed some decent athleticism there.
Bauer is looking for a kimura here.
Bauer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
Bauer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bauer is working for a guillotine from mount but Brown frees his head quite easily.
Bauer tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bauer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bauer swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Bauer!
Jack Bauer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dolinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovan Vladimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dolinger comes into the arena with Can't Be Touched blaring out of the sound system. Sean Dolinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Dolinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jovan Vladimir!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolinger has a takedown stuffed.
Dolinger tries to sprawl but Vladimir drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vladimir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vladimir trying to pass the guard but Dolinger defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Vladimir there.
Dolinger trying to control but Vladimir postures up.
Vladimir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimir tries to pass to full mount but Dolinger defends it.
Dolinger is not content to let Vladimir control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimir is looking to pass Dolinger's guard but actually Dolinger recovers to full guard.
Dolinger striking off his back but it's not causing Vladimir any problems.
Vladimir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vladimir passes into half guard.
Vladimir wants to take a breather but Dolinger is having none of it.
Vladimir might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dolinger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vladimir slips a nice elbow through Dolinger's hands, connecting with Dolinger's forehead.
Vladimir is pressing down on Dolinger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dolinger is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dolinger is refusing to be controlled, as Vladimir sits in half guard.
Vladimir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dolinger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolinger shoots in for a takedown but Vladimir shows good takedown defense.
Vladimir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dolinger defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Dolinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladimir fails with a takedown attempt.
Dolinger is looking for a counter combo.
Dolinger has been working on his balance at Fokai Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vladimir.
Nice sprawl there from Dolinger as Vladimir shoots in.
Vladimir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dolinger pinned against the cage. Dolinger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dolinger tries to counter with a takedown but Vladimir is quick to defend against it.
Vladimir shoots in for a double leg but Dolinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vladimir shoots for a double leg takedown but Dolinger sprawls well. He's pushed Vladimir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vladimir looks winded!
Dolinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Vladimir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir looks for a takedown but Dolinger sprawls well.
Dolinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vladimir.
Dolinger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vladimir sprawls and moves away.
Sean Dolinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Vladimir. No joy for Dolinger on that attempt.
Vladimir tries for a takedown but Dolinger circles away easily
and Dolinger counters with a right hand to the body.
Dolinger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dolinger misses with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Vladimir or perhaps it was just good defense by Dolinger, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Vladimir dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dolinger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sean Dolinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vladimir is looking to clinch.
We've been informed that Vladimir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dolinger stuffs the takedown.
Dolinger has Vladimir up against the cage in a clinch.
Vladimir jumps guard.
Vladimir keeping moving, preventing Dolinger from controlling successfully.
Dolinger pushes down on Vladimir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vladimir trying to control the position here.
Vladimir keeping moving, preventing Dolinger from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vladimir wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Dolinger has taken Vladimir's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Vladimir has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Dolinger!
An intense looking Sean Dolinger took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I feel great right now. I really wanna thank the trainers and my fans for their support during the fight, I just feel great.'.
The defeated Jovan Vladimir had this to say: 'I would like to congratulate my opponent to win this match. I want to thank the fans and I will be training hard and will come out stronger and better in the future ...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hossam El Masry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hossam El Masry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hossam El Masry !
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Masry fails with a takedown attempt.
Dundee's corner calls for a 1-2. Dundee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
El Masry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Masry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee.
Dundee misses with a two punch combination.
Dundee throws a right hand that El Masry ducks under and follows up with a left that El Masry also avoids with ease.
Dundee moves into the clinch.
Dundee prevents El Masry from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dundee looks to land a combination but El Masry avoids it well.
El Masry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dundee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Dundee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Masry shoots and misses
and Dundee counters with a two punch combo.
El Masry looks to land a combination but Dundee avoids it well.
Dundee has managed to clinch.
Dundee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
El Masry fails to land with a series of punches.
Dundee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with El Masry , pushing him back against the cage.
El Masry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dundee.
Dundee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruce Dundee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dundee misses with a combination
and El Masry counters with a left and a right that stings Dundee.
Dundee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dundee dips to his left and cracks El Masry with an uppercut!
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!
El Masry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. El Masry eats them both and turns towards Dundee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Hossam El Masry has been cut.
El Masry avoids the body shot from Dundee.
El Masry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
El Masry avoids a punch combination nicely.
El Masry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dundee defends it well.
El Masry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dundee swinging wildly here.
Dundee digs a good hook to El Masry 's body.
Dundee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Masry .
Left hook, right uppercut from Dundee.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Masry moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee throws a left and a right that both miss
and El Masry decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dundee's guard.
Dundee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes El Masry off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dundee clinches up against the cage.
Dundee lands with a right to the head.
Dundee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dundee misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Masry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dundee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruce Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hossam El Masry .
Nice body punch from Dundee.
El Masry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dundee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dundee works on El Masry 's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dundee lands a nice uppercut.
Dundee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dundee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dundee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dundee scores with a jab. El Masry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
El Masry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dundee lands with an uppercut that bounces El Masry off the cage and back into range.
Dundee lands a jab-cross combination.
El Masry takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Masry .
El Masry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Dundee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hossam El Masry 's cut.
That's time! Dundee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dundee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. El Masry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
El Masry fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruce Dundee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Dundee misses.
Dundee jabs El Masry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Dundee. Those never looked like landing.
El Masry tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dundee misses with a double jab.
Dundee misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dundee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donk. Dundee catches El Masry right on the button with a cross.
Dundee misses with a jab, cross combination.
El Masry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bruce Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dundee throws a right hand that El Masry ducks under and follows up with a left that El Masry also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Dundee misses.
Dundee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Masry .
Dundee tries to clinch up but El Masry circles away and keeps his distance.
El Masry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dundee avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Dundee does no damage.
Dundee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Masry can do to turn this around?
El Masry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dundee as he avoids it easily.
Bruce Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hossam El Masry .
A looping hook to the body misses from Dundee. El Masry does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Masry wants to counter with a clinch but Dundee pushes him away.
Dundee darts in and clinches El Masry up against the cage.
El Masry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dundee lands a shoulder strike.
Dundee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dundee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Masry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dundee on his heels. He'll look to pass Dundee's guard now, I'm sure.
El Masry postures up in Dundee's guard and throws a big left but Dundee blocks it.
El Masry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Masry stops Dundee from standing up.
Dundee keeping moving, preventing El Masry from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dundee lands a right hook to the body.
Dundee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dundee digs a good body shot into El Masry 's ribs.
Dundee lands with a nice body punch.
El Masry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dundee.
Dundee is looking to wear down El Masry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dundee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dundee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Masry was well out of range. Poor timing from Dundee.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Masry or perhaps it was just good defense by Dundee, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee misses with a double jab
and El Masry counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee scores with a one two! El Masry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Dundee.
El Masry 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dundee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! El Masry scrambles back to his feet.
El Masry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dundee can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Dundee.
El Masry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dundee's waist but Dundee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Masry off to one side.
Dundee lands with a nice combination. El Masry backs away looking to recover.
Dundee with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Dundee scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Dundee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hossam El Masry 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
El Masry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dundee tries to avoid it but El Masry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dundee to the ground. Dundee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dundee lands a nice hook to El Masry 's body. El Masry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dundee misses with an uppercut. El Masry saw that one coming.
Dundee connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dundee.
El Masry takes one to the chin there.
Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch up but El Masry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
El Masry avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Dundee misses.
El Masry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dundee defends it well.
El Masry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dundee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten El Masry somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
El Masry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dundee lands a nice looking body shot.
Dundee throws a combination. El Masry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dundee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dundee misses with a looping right.
Dundee gets a clinch.
El Masry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bruce Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hossam El Masry .
Dundee lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee effectively controlling the action here.
Dundee struggles to land a body shot inside as El Masry controls his hands.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Dundee breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by El Masry or perhaps it was just good defense by Dundee, which made it look bad.
Dundee lands a jab to the head.
Dundee throws a series of punches but El Masry avoids them all with ease.
Dundee misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dundee breaks from the clinch.
Dundee misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Dundee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dundee jabs at El Masry 's body.
Dundee throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Masry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dundee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Masry manages to avoid it.
Dundee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dundee swings for the body but El Masry moves out of range.
El Masry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Masry shoots for a takedown but Dundee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dundee feints a jab promting El Masry to slip. Dundee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. El Masry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
El Masry fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Dundee misses the target.
Dundee takes a swing at El Masry 's ribcage but misses.
El Masry appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
El Masry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dundee swivels and escapes.
Dundee connects with a body shot that sends El Masry 's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dundee misses with a wild body shot.
Hossam El Masry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dundee lands with a nice combination. El Masry backs away looking to recover.
Dundee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruce Dundee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dundee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on El Masry . That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Dundee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dundee, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Dundee!
Bruce Dundee took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fightpit Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harper Trenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Garbutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harper Trenton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Garbutt!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trenton.
Garbutt feints a counter leg kick.
Trenton misses with a straight right.
Garbutt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trenton misses with a double jab
and Garbutt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trenton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garbutt.
Garbutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trenton's head.
Garbutt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garbutt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trenton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt.
Garbutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trenton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garbutt. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Trenton.
Nice jab there from Trenton.
Garbutt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trenton missing with a left hand there. Garbutt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trenton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garbutt throws a combination. Trenton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Garbutt blocks a jab.
Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Trenton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trenton is rocked!
Garbutt misses with a looping left.
Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Trenton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. Trenton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harper Trenton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trenton lands a really nice looking cross but Garbutt seems unphased.
Trenton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt takes one to the side of the head.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Garbutt walks into a left hand.
Trenton throws a right hand that Garbutt ducks under and follows up with a left that Garbutt also avoids with ease.
And Garbutt tries to counter it with a takedown but Trenton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garbutt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trenton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Garbutt throws a strike aimed at the side of Trenton's head but Trenton avoids it well.
Trenton is breathing heavily.
Garbutt working the ground and pound but Trenton is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt staying calm.
Garbutt throws an elbow but Trenton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Trenton dodges the ground and pound from Garbutt.
Garbutt happy to just control the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four 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.
Garbutt is chipping away with strikes.
Trenton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garbutt.
Garbutt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Trenton to see if he's OK.
Garbutt taking a breather here.
Garbutt moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt 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.
Garbutt feints and then cracks Trenton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trenton down.
Garbutt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trenton.
Garbutt throws a lazy right hand but Trenton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Garbutt misses the target.
Trenton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garbutt.
Trenton misses with an uppercut. Garbutt saw that one coming.
Trenton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garbutt eats them both and turns towards Trenton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Trenton throws an off balance right hand
and Garbutt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garbutt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garbutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garbutt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Trenton lands a nice hook to Garbutt's body. Garbutt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trenton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trenton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garbutt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Trenton misses.
And Garbutt tries to counter it with a takedown but Trenton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trenton misses with a left hand
and Garbutt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut lands for Garbutt. That snapped Trenton's head back.
Trenton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trenton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Trenton scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Garbutt throws a poor cross that misses
and Trenton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garbutt lands a jab to Trenton's midsection.
Trenton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trenton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garbutt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trenton.
Trenton throws a head kick but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt misses with a looping right.
Garbutt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Trenton.
Trenton slips under a jab from Garbutt.
Trenton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbutt.
Trenton missing with a left hand there. Garbutt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenton throws a right hand that misses
letting Garbutt counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Trenton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garbutt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garbutt works over Trenton's head and body with a nice combination.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garbutt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garbutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trenton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garbutt.
Garbutt stops Trenton from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt throwing strikes from guard but Trenton blocks nicely.
Garbutt throwing strikes but missing.
Garbutt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garbutt throwing strikes but missing.
Garbutt working some strikes from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trenton slips under a jab.
Trenton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trenton misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Trenton misses.
Garbutt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Garbutt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garbutt misses with a head kick.
Trenton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garbutt.
Trenton looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range.
Trenton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGarbutt.
Garbutt misses with a right hand
enabling Trenton to counter with a crisp jab.
Trenton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Trenton moves out of range of the strikes.
Garbutt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Trenton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Trenton misses
and Garbutt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Garbutt won't allow Trenton to get back to his feet.
Garbutt passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt content to control rather than advance.
Garbutt is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Trenton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Garbutt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt misses with a head kick.
Garbutt throws a low kick but Trenton avoids it.
Trenton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Trenton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garbutt back to the cage. Trenton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Harper Trenton is winning the standup battle so far.
Trenton throws a big shot that misses.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trenton was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
Garbutt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Garbutt tenderised Trenton's leg. Trenton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garbutt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Garbutt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garbutt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trenton!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt cracks Trenton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Garbutt lands a big shot there that rocks Trenton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Trenton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Trenton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt with a couple of short strikes.
Garbutt with good strikes from the mount here!
Garbutt softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Trenton is out cold! Garbutt jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leigh Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Suffa by Hed Pe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lucas Lynch acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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201 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leigh Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch misses with an uppercut.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick
and Adams counters with a straight right hand.
Lynch misses with the combination.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lynch or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lynch has a takedown stuffed.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams connects with a right hand. Lynch shakes it off.
Lynch tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lynch sprawls well. Lynch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Lynch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch throws an off balance right hand
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams dives in for a single leg takedown but Lynch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lynch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch lands a high kick!
Lynch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Adams is trying to stand.
Lynch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lynch.
Adams wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams tries to clinch there but Lynch circles away.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leigh Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams looks to land a combination but Lynch avoids it well.
Adams looks to land a combination. Lynch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Adams scores with a one two! Lynch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lynch has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lynch misses with a wild combination.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynch misses with a wild combination.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Lynch tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lynch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynch.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynch clinches up against the cage.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Lynch is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow.
Lynch pushes off an throws an elbow but Adams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Lynch has the dominant position.
Lynch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Adams.
Lynch shoots in looking for a takedown. Adams tries to sprawl out of it but Lynch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Lynch pushes him off.
A jab from Adams finds it's way through Lynch's defenses.
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Lynch both land. Nice combination.
Lynch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
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 Leigh Adams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Lynch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams scores with a three punch combo!
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynch can do to turn this around?
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Lynch tries for a takedown but Adams circles away easily
and Adams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lynch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leigh Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Lynch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leigh Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Adams connects with the punch.
Adams looks to land a combination. Lynch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch fails with the takedown.
Adams is looking for a counter combo.
Lynch wants to clinch but Adams slips to the side
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Lynch.
Lynch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lynch keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynch throws the kick towards the body but Adams avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lynch walks into a stiff left hand from Adams.
Adams scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams looks to land a combination. Lynch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch lands a jab to the head.
A left lands for Lynch.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adams on his heels. He'll look to pass Adams's guard now, I'm sure.
Adams has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lynch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lynch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lynch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Lynch misses.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lynch momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adams.
Lynch goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lynch has a takedown stuffed.
Adams scores with a body shot.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynch throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Lynch manages to avoid it.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Lynch throws a combination. Adams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lynch misses with a body kick.
Adams scores with a one two! Lynch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lynch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adams counters with a one-two to the body.
Lynch wants to clinch.
Adams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leigh Adams dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lynch misses with a two punch combination.
Adams scores with a hook.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lynch is looking to clinch.
Lynch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams lands with a cross.
Lynch clinches up against the cage.
Adams tries to circle away but Lynch has him pinned against the cage.
Lynch tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch breaks the clinch.
Leigh Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Lynch misses.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Lynch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands the left hand.
Adams looks to land a combination. Lynch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lynch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lynch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adams scores with a one two! Lynch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lynch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynch circles away.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch unleashes a big counter combination but Adams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lynch takes one to the chin there.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Adams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Adams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lynch on the side of the head.
Adams lands a lovely overhand right.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Adams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lynch momentarily.
Lynch lands a jab.
A punch combination from Lynch misses.
Adams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynch's head.
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lynch defends well and Adams ends up having to push Lynch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lynch looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely.
Lynch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Adams does it's job there.
Adams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lynch rushes Adams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams tries to break free but Lynch pushes him back against the cage.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Lynch has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lynch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Lynch persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Leigh Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Lynch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams works over Lynch's head and body with a nice combination.
Lynch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lynch shoots for a takedown but Adams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adams tries to clinch up but Lynch circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams cracks Lynch with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams scores with a three punch combo!
Lynch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lynch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lynch there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adams works over Lynch's head and body with a nice combination.
Lynch tries to clinch up.
Lynch thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leigh Adams clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Lynch pushes him off.
Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Lynch. Lynch gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lynch's head backwards.
Lynch tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adams to score with a decent uppercut.
Adams is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lynch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Adams.
Danga de danga de dang - Adams scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams lands a jab.
Adams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Adams coming out on top.
Adams tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynch instigates a clinch.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Lynch has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Lynch has double underhooks.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Lynch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adams jabs Lynch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lynch closes the distance and clinches.
Adams tries to circle away but Lynch has him pinned against the cage.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Lynch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lynch's head backwards.
Lynch tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Lynch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lynch takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams scores with a one two! Lynch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Adams scores with a jab. Lynch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adams avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Adams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danga de danga de dang - Lynch scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adams defends well and Lynch ends up having to push Adams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leigh Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Lynch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Adams!
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adams landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lynch is on top in guard.
Adams kicks Lynch off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
Adams throws a right hand that Lynch ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynch also avoids with ease.
A head kick from Lynch lands but Adams takes it in his stride.
Adams lands with a straight right. Lynch didn't see that one coming.
Lynch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Adams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adams.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leigh Adams had his way with Lucas Lynch in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynch thuds his shin into the meat of Adams's side.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynch throws a body kick that misses.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt - Adams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lynch backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adams lands a glancing blow to the side of Lynch's head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Lynch has the dominant position.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adams wants to break free but Lynch has control.
Lynch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynch feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Lynch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Lynch stands up and waves to Adams to follow him.
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adams lands with a hook. Lynch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lynch tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Adams jabs Lynch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lynch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Adams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams stuffs the takedown.
Adams is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leigh Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Lynch.
Adams lands with an uppercut that bounces Lynch off the cage and back into range.
Good standup being displayed there by Adams as he connects with a hook.
Adams wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
Adams lands a body shot.
Adams lands with a shot to the body.
Adams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lynch.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Lynch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynch avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lynch.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Adams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Lynch on that attempt.
It looked like Adams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lynch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lucas Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leigh Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lynch misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leigh Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leigh Adams!
Leigh Adams is the new light heavyweight champion!
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