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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Connery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Karalim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connery comes to the cage accompanied by Bond.. James Bond. Sean Connery had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Peter Karalim will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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290 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Connery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Karalim!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connery shoots for a double leg takedown but Karalim sprawls well. He's pushed Connery's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karalim ducks under a wild hook from Connery.
Connery shoots in but Karalim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karalim sizes up Connery with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Connery with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karalim to score with a decent uppercut.
Connery walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karalim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Connery.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Connery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalim lands with a right that hurts Connery. Connery looks to clinch but Karalim throws a short knee that drops Connery. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Peter Karalim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glot Drulog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Reardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glot Drulog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Reardon!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reardon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drulog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Reardon.
The fighters circling - Drulog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reardon lands the left hand.
Reardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reardon scores with the left hand. Drulog knows he should have avoided that one.
Reardon throws a hook but Drulog blocks it.
The fighters circling - Reardon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reardon swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Reardon.
Reardon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drulog in his tracks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reardon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Reardon manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reardon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drulog is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reardon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Drulog is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drulog tries to improve position but can't.
Reardon working away.
Reardon tries to score with some ground and pound. Drulog controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reardon is trying to ground and pound but Drulog uses the momentary lack of control by Reardon to regain half guard.
Drulog keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drulog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reardon moves away from the strike by Drulog.
Drulog closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reardon circles away.
That's two 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.
Reardon slips a jab and a cross from Drulog.
Drulog lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drulog's corner calls for a 1-2. Drulog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reardon lands a jab to the head.
Reardon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drulog misses the shot to the body.
Drulog misses with a double jab.
Drulog throws a jab but it's blocked by Reardon.
Drulog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reardon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drulog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drulog is breathing heavily.
Reardon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drulog was well out of range. Poor timing from Reardon.
Reardon scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Glot Drulog has been cut.
Drulog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drulog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drulog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reardon lands a lovely overhand right.
Reardon misses with a wild body shot.
Reardon throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Drulog stumbling backwards into the cage! Drulog bounces back off the cage towards Reardon, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Reardon lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Reardon celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hank Reardon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Madd (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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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Madd!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madd blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Madd misses the target.
Madd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Madd throws a right hand that Beam ducks under and follows up with a left that Beam also avoids with ease.
Beam throws a jab when Madd was well out of range.
Beam moves out of range of the body kick.
Madd throws a right hand that Beam ducks under and follows up with a left that Beam also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Beam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Madd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madd misses with a two punch combination.
Beam misses with a straight right.
Madd misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beam throws a lazy right hand but Madd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beam throws the left hand but Madd avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Beam lands.
Madd throws a right hand that Beam ducks under and follows up with a left that Beam also avoids with ease.
Beam misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Beam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Madd scores with a decent looking hook.
Madd throws a combination that misses
and Beam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madd throws a series of punches but Beam avoids them all with ease.
Madd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luke Madd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madd shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beam napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Madd's head.
Beam working over Madd with some ground and pound. Madd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beam 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.
Beam wants to work for an arm triangle but Madd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beam seems to be looking for submissions.
Beam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beam is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Madd still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Madd has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Beam is looking to regain half guard here but Madd keeps moving and retains side control.
Beam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Madd seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Madd tries to stand but Beam is controlling from the bottom.
Beam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Madd wants to stand but Beam has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Madd looks gassed!
Beam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beam is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Madd has his hands clasped together but Beam extends an breaks Madd's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Beam.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Beam!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oupa Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stein has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it Black as his entrance music. The key to victory for Oupa Nieminen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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251 lbs
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270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oupa Nieminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Stein!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nieminen's waist but Nieminen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stein off to one side.
Nieminen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nieminen swinging wildly here.
Nieminen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stein wants to clinch up but Nieminen keeps it at a distance.
Nieminen cracks Stein with an open hand slap.
Nieminen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nieminen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nieminen circles away.
Nieminen misses with a few strikes there.
Stein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nieminen but Nieminen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oupa Nieminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stein.
Stein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nieminen defends it nicely.
John Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieminen throws a combination. Stein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice combo by Nieminen! Oh, that's hurt him - Stein falls to the canvas and Nieminen follows him into side control.
It looks like John Stein has been cut.
Stein looks gassed!
Nieminen working the ground and pound.
Stein is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieminen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Stein looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nieminen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oupa Nieminen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aussie Victory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aussie Victory has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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202 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aussie Victory!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tate.
Victory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tate throws out the jab.
Tate is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Aussie Victory has been cut.
The fighters circling - Victory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victory defending well as Tate loads up on a big left hand.
Victory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tate.
Left hook, right uppercut from Victory.
Tate lands a jab.
Tate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Victory tries to avoid it but Tate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Victory to the ground. Victory escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Victory lands with a kick to the temple. Tate shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big left from Tate misses.
Victory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Victory looks to throw the jab but Tate is out of range.
Victory moves out of range of the strikes.
Tate cracks Victory with an open hand slap.
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!
The fighters circling - Victory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victory with a nice cross.
Victory slips under a jab.
Victory lands with a kick to the temple. Tate shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circle momentarily. Tate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Victory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tate.
Victory on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tate walks into a left hand.
Victory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Victory throws and low kick but Tate moves out of range easily.
Victory just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Victory.
Tate is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Victory moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Tate misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Victory circles away.
Victory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tate.
Tate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Victory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tate.
Victory throws a shot from downtown. Tate moves away and avoids it.
Victory fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tate throws a hook to the side of Victory's head but Victory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Victory throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
Tate tries to clinch up.
Victory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Victory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Victory.
A left and a right from Victory both land. Nice combination.
Victory looks to score with a jab to the body but Tate is just out of range.
Victory throws a looping overhand right but Tate ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victory walks into a left hand.
Tate throws a hook to the side of Victory's head but Victory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Victory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tate cracks Victory with a right hand to the side of the head.
Victory misses with a hook.
Victory throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Victory.
Tate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Victory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Victory throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
A jab from Tate does it's job there.
A slow jab from Tate misses its intended target.
Victory lands with a shot to the body.
Victory moves away from the strike by Tate.
Victory throws a hook but Tate blocks it.
Victory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victory tries for a takedown but Tate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Victory moves out of range of the strikes.
Tate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Victory keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Victory connects with a nice looking jab.
Victory lunges at Tate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tate's hand.
Victory looks to land a right hand but Tate moved out of range.
Aussie Victory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Victory misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Victory plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tate throws a big shot that misses.
Victory connects with a single shot there.
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 Jon Tate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aussie Victory's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tate dodges the punch combination from Victory.
Victory walks into a straight right hand from Tate.
Tate dives in and grabs Victory's left leg, looking for a takedown. Victory pushes down on Tate's head and hops out.
Victory lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tate dodges the punch combination from Victory.
Victory scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tate slips a jab and a cross from Victory.
Tate lands with a straight right. Victory didn't see that one coming.
Jon Tate is winning the standup battle so far.
Victory misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Tate misses.
Victory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Victory as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Victory misses its intended target.
Aussie Victory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Victory lands.
Tate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tate blocks a head kick by Victory.
Nice jab there from Victory.
Tate with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Victory to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Tate misses its intended target.
Victory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Victory circles away.
Victory connects with a high kick.
Tate has closed the distance and engaged Victory in a clinch.
Victory is trying to break free.
Victory is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Victory is trying to break free.
Victory wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Victory is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tate has hold of one of Victory's legs. Victory is fighting the takedown attempt but Tate gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate throws a strike but Victory rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tate looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Victory won't allow Tate to get back to his feet.
Tate wants to sweep here but Victory controlling him for the moment.
Victory trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victory missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate trying to control the position here.
Victory missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tate lands a nice shot that snaps Victory's head back.
Victory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tate paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tate dodges the punch combination from Victory.
A big left from Tate misses.
Tate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Victory.
Jon Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aussie Victory.
Victory swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate connects with a nice looking jab.
Tate shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Victory tries to get to full guard but Tate has control of the leg.
Tate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tate lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Tate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aussie Victory's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Victory on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Victory misses with a wild body shot.
Tate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Victory.
Tate scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Victory tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Victory grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Tate loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Victory hold on?
Tate is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Tate gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Tate gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Tate apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Victory scores with a four punch combination!
Tate gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Victory swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate throws a lazy right hand but Victory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Victory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tate stuffs the takedown.
Tate lands with a hook. Victory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tate looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Victory takes a swing at Tate's ribcage but misses.
Tate looks to land a left hand but Victory moved out of range nicely.
Tate throws a big shot that misses.
Tate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Victory takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tate misses with a hook.
A combination from Victory does no damage.
Tate scores with a crisp jab that stopped Victory in his tracks.
A cross from Tate lands.
Victory is rocked!
Victory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Victory is still on wobbly legs! Can Tate finish him?
The fighters circling - Tate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate tries to clinch but Victory moves out of range.
Tate misses with a hook.
Victory seems to have recovered his senses.
Victory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That has opened up Aussie Victory's cut even more.
Tate lands with a straight right. Victory didn't see that one coming.
Tate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Tate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Victory doesn't seem phased though.
Tate throws a lazy right hand but Victory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tate closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Victory taking some punishment here, with Tate in his half guard.
Victory is trying to stand back up but Tate is controlling him
Victory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Victory is looking for a sweep. Tate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Victory wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to control but Victory is keeping him busy.
Tate content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aussie Victory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victory is trying to get back to full guard.
Tate not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Tate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Tate!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Storm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pantera (Walk). Fred Ramon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
249 lbs
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26
245 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chase Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Ramon!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm cracks Ramon with a good jab.
Ramon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramon misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Ramon throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
Storm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Storm.
Ramon is looking to clinch.
Ramon moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm looks to land a combination but Ramon avoids it well.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramon.
Chase Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Ramon connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Chase Storm has been cut.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Ramon's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Storm.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramon off the cage and back into rage.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Storm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Storm lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ramon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Storm defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Storm has an Americana. Ramon didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Storm is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Storm hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chase Storm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica (Stone Cold Crazy). Martin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Song of Ice and Fire Art Collection kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Martin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Martin cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
Martin throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Stone throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stone!
It looks like George Martin has been cut.
James Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
Stone is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Martin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Martin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like James Stone has been cut.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Martin as he connects with a hook.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone swinging wildly here.
Martin staying out of range there.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin cracks Stone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Stone misses.
Martin thumps Stone with a low kick.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
Martin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Martin lands a couple of elbows.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Martin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stone wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.
Martin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Martin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Martin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martin is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stone 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.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stone slips nicely into half guard.
Martin is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stone throws a strike but Martin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Stone postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stone manages to get himself to full guard.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
Martin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Stone controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
Martin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Martin passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stone looking to control.
Martin thows a big elbow that misses.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
Stone misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martin.
Martin wants to slow Stone down by chopping away at his legs.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Martin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Martin moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Stone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
James Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stone slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Martin throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
Stone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martin tries to work over Stone's front leg with a kick but Stone checks it.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Martin connects with a nice short shot to Stone's temple.
Stone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martin wants to free his trapped foot but Stone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Martin in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is working for a kimura but Stone is defending it quite comfortably.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Martin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martin with a nice head shot there.
Martin postures up.
James Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martin blocks a jab.
George Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
George Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stone blocks a jab.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin digs a good hook to Stone's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Martin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sid Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Villi Kotobalavu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotobalavu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Another Body Murdered" by Faith No more & Boo-Yaa Tribe. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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24
179 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Vernon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Villi Kotobalavu!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon's corner calls for a 1-2. Vernon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vernon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Kotobalavu avoids a kick to the body.
Kotobalavu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vernon is out of range and Kotobalavu settles back down.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Kotobalavu.
Vernon takes the fight into the clinch.
Vernon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kotobalavu is defending well for now.
Kotobalavu blocks an elbow strike from Vernon.
Kotobalavu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kotobalavu looking to stall.
Vernon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kotobalavu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the head but Kotobalavu blocks with his arms.
Vernon misses with an elbow over the top.
Vernon connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Vernon.
Vernon connects with a knee to the head.
Kotobalavu leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vernon scores with a knee to the head.
Kotobalavu works on Vernon's body with a couple of short punches.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vernon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kotobalavu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vernon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kotobalavu wants to stall.
Vernon lands an elbow just above Kotobalavu 's eye.
It looks like Villi Kotobalavu has been cut.
Vernon trying to land knees to the body.
Kotobalavu leaning against his opponent.
Kotobalavu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vernon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vernon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kotobalavu looking to slow down the pace here.
Vernon lands a damaging elbow.
Vernon connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vernon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kotobalavu's brow.
Vernon looking to throw knees to the head but Kotobalavu is blocking nicely.
Vernon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kotobalavu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vernon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vernon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kotobalavu's face.
Vernon lands a damaging elbow.
Vernon throws an elbow that misses.
Vernon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kotobalavu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vernon is breathing heavily.
Vernon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kotobalavu throws an elbow but misses.
Kotobalavu managing to block the knees to the body from Vernon.
Vernon lands an elbow inside that Kotobalavu shrugs off.
Kotobalavu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vernon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kotobalavu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kotobalavu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Kotobalavu.
A short right from Kotobalavu on the inside.
Kotobalavu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vernon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kotobalavu. Kotobalavu obviously looking to wear him down.
Vernon avoids a kick to the body.
Vernon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters with an inside leg kick.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Vernon misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kotobalavu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vernon.
Kotobalavu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vernon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kotobalavu counters with a nice body kick.
Vernon tries to land a front kick but Kotobalavu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kotobalavu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Both fighters circling a little - Kotobalavu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vernon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Kotobalavu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Vernon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kotobalavu lands a nice shot that snaps Vernon's head back.
Vernon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Kotobalavu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vernon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kotobalavu avoids the head kick by Vernon.
Vernon wants to clinch
and Kotobalavu counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Kotobalavu is predictable there
and Vernon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kotobalavu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vernon connects with a high kick.
Vernon misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Villi Kotobalavu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Villi Kotobalavu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kotobalavu misses with a looping left.
Vernon tries to clinch up.
Kotobalavu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kotobalavu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kotobalavu blocks a low kick nicely.
Vernon tries to clinch up but Kotobalavu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kotobalavu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vernon if he has to take too many more of those.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Kotobalavu.
A bone on bone clash there as Vernon blocks the leg kick.
Kotobalavu throws a front kick aimed at Vernon's knee but Vernon avoids it well.
Sid Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Kotobalavu.
Vernon misses with a leg kick
and Kotobalavu counters with a good low kick that Vernon was not able to check.
A head kick by Vernon misses
and Kotobalavu counters with a thumping low kick.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vernon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kotobalavu blocks a head kick by Vernon.
Good leg kick by Kotobalavu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vernon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kotobalavu is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a head kick.
Kotobalavu checks a low kick from Vernon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vernon. That's going to slow Kotobalavu down.
Vernon misses with a wild combination.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Kotobalavu misses.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vernon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kotobalavu avoids the head kick by Vernon.
Vernon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vernon throws a jab when Kotobalavu was well out of range.
Vernon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kotobalavu's sensitive parts.
Vernon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kotobalavu throws a half hearted mid kick.
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.
Nice shot by Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vernon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kotobalavu misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Vernon misses
and Kotobalavu counters with a low kick, right behind Vernon 's knee.
Kotobalavu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kotobalavu is looking to chop away at Vernon's legs.
A good leg kick by Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vernon throws a lazy head kick
and Kotobalavu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kotobalavu throws out a loose jab but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vernon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kotobalavu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vernon.
Kotobalavu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vernon is out of range and Kotobalavu settles back down.
Vernon pushes Kotobalavu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kotobalavu takes an elbow to the temple.
Vernon landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kotobalavu takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vernon throws an elbow but misses.
Vernon trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kotobalavu is trying to stall.
Kotobalavu is trying to break the clinch but Vernon is controlling him.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the head but Kotobalavu blocks with his arms.
Vernon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vernon lands an elbow inside that Kotobalavu shrugs off.
Vernon missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vernon throws an elbow but misses.
Kotobalavu managing to block the knees to the body from Vernon.
Kotobalavu landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Vernon.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Kotobalavu avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
Vernon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kotobalavu breaks the clinch.
Kotobalavu tries to work over Vernon's front leg with a kick but Vernon checks it.
Vernon lands a two punch combo.
Vernon moves out of range of the body kick from Kotobalavu.
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.
Vernon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Vernon.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vernon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kotobalavu.
Vernon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kotobalavu stalling in the clinch but Vernon improves position.
Kotobalavu stalling in the clinch.
Kotobalavu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kotobalavu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vernon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vernon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kotobalavu throws and low kick but Vernon moves out of range easily.
Kotobalavu blocks a head kick by Vernon.
Vernon tries a low kick but Kotobalavu avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Kotobalavu.
Vernon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Villi Kotobalavu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Villi Kotobalavu's cut.
That's time! Vernon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vernon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vernon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vernon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kotobalavu's calf.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kotobalavu can't break the clinch.
Vernon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vernon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vernon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kotobalavu stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vernon trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotobalavu lands a nice shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vernon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kotobalavu's brow.
Nice elbow from Vernon.
Kotobalavu blocks a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon missing with knees to the body.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kotobalavu avoids it.
Kotobalavu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vernon misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotobalavu working Vernon over with knees to the body.
Kotobalavu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vernon avoids it.
Vernon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kotobalavu.
Vernon blocks the elbow strike.
Vernon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kotobalavu's face.
Vernon tries to land knees in the clinch but Kotobalavu avoids the damage to the body.
Vernon landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kotobalavu blocks an elbow strike from Vernon.
Vernon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kotobalavu.
Vernon throws an elbow but it misses.
Kotobalavu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vernon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kotobalavu working Vernon over with knees to the body.
Vernon managing to block the knees to the body from Kotobalavu.
Vernon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kotobalavu avoids it.
Kotobalavu pushes Vernon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kotobalavu has Vernon pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Kotobalavu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Vernon throws an elbow but it misses.
Kotobalavu taking a breather.
Kotobalavu takes an elbow to the temple.
Vernon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vernon tries to land knees in the clinch but Kotobalavu avoids the damage to the body.
Vernon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kotobalavu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vernon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kotobalavu is defending well for now.
Vernon misses with an elbow over the top.
Vernon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Kotobalavu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vernon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kotobalavu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kotobalavu throws a solid leg kick but Vernon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kotobalavu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu lands a slapping body shot.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick
and Vernon counters with a solid body kick.
Kotobalavu avoids the head kick by Vernon.
Vernon closes the distance and clinches.
Kotobalavu blocks an elbow strike from Vernon.
Kotobalavu blocks an elbow strike from Vernon.
Vernon scores with a knee to the head.
Kotobalavu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vernon throws an elbow that misses.
Kotobalavu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vernon lands an elbow inside that Kotobalavu shrugs off.
Kotobalavu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kotobalavu avoiding damage as Vernon throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kotobalavu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vernon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kotobalavu throws an elbow but misses.
Kotobalavu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vernon lands a nice elbow.
Vernon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vernon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vernon looking to throw knees to the head but Kotobalavu is blocking nicely.
Kotobalavu slows down the pace here.
Vernon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kotobalavu taking a breather.
Vernon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kotobalavu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kotobalavu blocks an elbow strike from Vernon.
Vernon has Kotobalavu pressed against the cage, preventing Kotobalavu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kotobalavu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sid Vernon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vernon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the head but Kotobalavu blocks with his arms.
Vernon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vernon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kotobalavu taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Villi Kotobalavu really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Villi Kotobalavu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vernon throws a leg kick that misses.
Kotobalavu wants to land a leg kick but Vernon is out of range.
Vernon blocks a leg kick.
Villi Kotobalavu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon thows a leg kick but Kotobalavu checks it
and Kotobalavu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kotobalavu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vernon connects with a solid leg kick.
Vernon throws a front kick aimed at Kotobalavu's knee but Kotobalavu avoids it well.
Vernon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kotobalavu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vernon if he has to take too many more of those.
Vernon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Vernon.
Vernon throws a leg kick which misses Kotobalavu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kotobalavu tries to avoid it.
Vernon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vernon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vernon blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon moves in looking to clinch but Kotobalavu pushes him off.
Kotobalavu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vernon.
Vernon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vernon is looking to chop away at Kotobalavu's legs.
Vernon throws a leg kick
and Kotobalavu counters with a stiff right hand.
Vernon connects with a solid leg kick.
Vernon lands a nice looking body shot.
Vernon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vernon feints and then cracks Kotobalavu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kotobalavu down.
Vernon moves in looking to clinch but Kotobalavu pushes him off.
Kotobalavu misses with a low kick.
Kotobalavu tries to land a leg kick but Vernon saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon looks to land a combination but Kotobalavu avoids it well.
Vernon throws a hook but Kotobalavu blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon thumps Kotobalavu with a low kick.
Kotobalavu scoring well with a low kick there.
Kotobalavu tries to move into range but Vernon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kotobalavu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kotobalavu tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kotobalavu.
Vernon wants to clinch
and Kotobalavu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vernon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kotobalavu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kotobalavu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Vernon is predictable there
and Kotobalavu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kotobalavu moves out of range of the strikes.
Vernon throws a leg kick which misses Kotobalavu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kotobalavu tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kotobalavu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vernon is looking to clinch but Kotobalavu is avoiding it.
Kotobalavu throws a leg kick but Vernon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vernon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kotobalavu's calf.
Vernon scoring well with a low kick there.
Vernon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kotobalavu counters with an outside leg kick.
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Vernon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kotobalavu counters with a low kick, right behind Vernon 's knee.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kotobalavu throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Kotobalavu throws a front kick aimed at Vernon's knee but Vernon avoids it well.
Vernon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kotobalavu counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Vernon blocks the leg kick.
Vernon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kotobalavu's sensitive parts.
Vernon moves out of range of the strikes.
Vernon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kotobalavu's calf.
Vernon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kotobalavu swats away the attempt to clinch by Vernon.
Kotobalavu is looking to chop away at Vernon's legs.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vernon wants to land a leg kick but Kotobalavu is out of range.
Vernon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kotobalavu tries to keep at a distance but Vernon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vernon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kotobalavu is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Villi Kotobalavu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Villi Kotobalavu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vernon moves into the clinch successfully.
Vernon with a knee to the head.
Kotobalavu blocks an elbow strike from Vernon.
Vernon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kotobalavu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vernon has Kotobalavu pressed against the cage, preventing Kotobalavu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kotobalavu just leaning against Vernon, taking a breather.
Kotobalavu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vernon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vernon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Vernon.
Vernon managing to block the knees to the body from Kotobalavu.
Vernon managing to block the knees to the body from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu effectively controlling the action here.
Kotobalavu swings wildly with an uppercut but Vernon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kotobalavu throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vernon lands a nice knee to the body.
Vernon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vernon with a knee to the head.
Vernon misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kotobalavu.
Vernon misses with a knee strike.
Kotobalavu lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Sid Vernon has been cut.
Kotobalavu takes an elbow to the temple.
Vernon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kotobalavu looking to stall.
The referee calls for Kotobalavu to work.
Kotobalavu has had enough of the clinch but Vernon keeps him there for the moment.
Kotobalavu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vernon lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kotobalavu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kotobalavu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kotobalavu trying to control the position but instead, Vernon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kotobalavu into the cage.
Villi Kotobalavu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kotobalavu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vernon working Kotobalavu over with knees to the body.
Vernon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kotobalavu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kotobalavu blocks an elbow strike.
Vernon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kotobalavu's face.
Vernon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kotobalavu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kotobalavu wants to stall.
Kotobalavu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vernon blocks it with crossed arms.
Vernon trying to land knees to the body.
Vernon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kotobalavu blocks it with crossed arms.
Vernon looking to throw knees to the head but Kotobalavu is blocking nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotobalavu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kotobalavu landing knees to the body.
Vernon avoiding damage as Kotobalavu throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Vernon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kotobalavu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vernon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kotobalavu takes an elbow to the temple.
Sid Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vernon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kotobalavu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu slowing the pace effectively.
Vernon landing knees to the head.
Vernon misses with a knee to the head.
Kotobalavu managing to block the knees to the body from Vernon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kotobalavu.
Kotobalavu misses with a body punch.
Kotobalavu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kotobalavu controls his hands.
Kotobalavu misses with a knee to the head.
Kotobalavu is looking to control Vernon's arms but Vernon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kotobalavu has his back to the cage.
Kotobalavu blocks an elbow strike from Vernon.
Vernon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kotobalavu avoids the elbow strike from Vernon, against the cage.
Kotobalavu breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kotobalavu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vernon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vernon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kotobalavu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vernon.
Vernon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kotobalavu. Kotobalavu obviously looking to wear him down.
Kotobalavu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vernon throws a sloppy head kick and Kotobalavu moves out of range easily.
Vernon wants to land a leg kick but Kotobalavu is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Vernon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kotobalavu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Villi Kotobalavu!
Villi Kotobalavu is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karlmann Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doc Patterson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karlmann Friedhelm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedhelm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Friedhelm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Patterson.
Patterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Friedhelm.
Friedhelm misses the jab.
Patterson drops his hands momentarily and Friedhelm takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Patterson throws a combination. Friedhelm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Friedhelm looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Patterson!
Friedhelm goes for an armbar but Patterson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Patterson.
Friedhelm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Friedhelm keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Friedhelm keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patterson is aware though and is defending well.
Patterson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Friedhelm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Patterson defends it easily.
Patterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Friedhelm working a defensive guard here.
Patterson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friedhelm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patterson defends well.
Patterson is looking to advance position but Friedhelm has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Friedhelm with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Friedhelm jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Patterson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Patterson and Friedhelm has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Friedhelm is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Patterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson pushes Friedhelm away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Friedhelm gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Patterson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Friedhelm.
Patterson gets back to half guard.
Patterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Patterson tries to roll over but Friedhelm keeps him under control.
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.
Friedhelm stalling away here and it's allowed Patterson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Patterson pushes Friedhelm off and gets back to his feet.
Patterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Patterson lands a right hook to the body.
Patterson lands a high kick!
Friedhelm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patterson swivels and escapes.
Friedhelm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Friedhelm fails to land the takedown.
Friedhelm shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Patterson is trying to defend but Friedhelm finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson is trying to stand back up but Friedhelm is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Patterson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Friedhelm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Patterson sprawls well. Patterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Friedhelm gets slowly back to his feet.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Friedhelm. Friedhelm gets slowly back to his feet.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friedhelm.
Patterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friedhelm.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlmann Friedhelm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Friedhelm.
Patterson lands with a kick to the temple. Friedhelm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Patterson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Friedhelm will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friedhelm tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patterson.
A shot to de liver by Patterson. Beautiful body shot.
Patterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Friedhelm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Patterson. Patterson obviously looking to wear him down.
Doc Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Friedhelm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patterson thuds his right hand into Friedhelm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Patterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Friedhelm in his tracks.
Patterson jabs Friedhelm right on the nose. Friedhelm blinks but takes it well.
Doc Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friedhelm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Friedhelm momentarily.
A shot to de liver by Patterson. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Friedhelm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Patterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patterson lands with a right hand.
Patterson scores with the left hand. Friedhelm knows he should have avoided that one.
Patterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Patterson.
Friedhelm has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Patterson scores with the left hand. Friedhelm knows he should have avoided that one.
Friedhelm tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patterson lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson connects with a jab.
Patterson cracks Friedhelm with an open hand slap.
Patterson lunges at Friedhelm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Friedhelm's hand.
Patterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Patterson thuds a left hand into Friedhelm's body.
Patterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Friedhelm walks into a straight right hand from Patterson.
Friedhelm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Friedhelm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Friedhelm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Patterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Friedhelm has time to react.
Karlmann Friedhelm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Friedhelm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Friedhelm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Friedhelm moves out of range.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patterson.
Friedhelm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Patterson.
Patterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Friedhelm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patterson scores with a one two! Friedhelm had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Friedhelm counters with a takedown into side control.
Friedhelm is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patterson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Patterson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Patterson prevents Friedhelm from moving into mount.
Friedhelm thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Friedhelm tries to move to mount but Patterson blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patterson sneaks out the side door and pushes Friedhelm away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Patterson cracks Friedhelm with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Patterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Patterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Friedhelm shoots in for a takedown but Patterson shows good takedown defense.
Friedhelm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Patterson.
Friedhelm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patterson circles away.
Patterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Patterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Patterson.
Patterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Patterson.
Patterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Friedhelm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Patterson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Patterson connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patterson punishes Friedhelm's body with a nice straight punch.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Friedhelm has time to react.
Patterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Friedhelm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Patterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Friedhelm in his tracks.
Friedhelm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson lands a body shot.
Patterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Patterson tests Friedhelm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friedhelm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Patterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Patterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Friedhelm.
Patterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Friedhelm should have avoided that one.
Friedhelm is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Patterson lands a jab to Friedhelm's midsection.
Patterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Patterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Patterson misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson scores with a nice right hand.
Patterson thuds a left hand into Friedhelm's body.
Jab by Patterson.
Patterson connects with a crisp jab.
Patterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Patterson throws a leg kick which misses Friedhelm's front leg but catches the back leg as Friedhelm tries to avoid it.
Patterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Patterson. Patterson obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Patterson does it's job there.
Patterson feints and then cracks Friedhelm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Friedhelm down.
Patterson scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Patterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Patterson.
Friedhelm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Patterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patterson.
Patterson throws a leg kick which misses Friedhelm's front leg but catches the back leg as Friedhelm tries to avoid it.
Patterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Patterson!
Patterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patterson with a hook.
Patterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Friedhelm in his tracks.
Patterson lands a body shot.
Friedhelm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Patterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Patterson. No joy for Friedhelm on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlmann Friedhelm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friedhelm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patterson feints and then cracks Friedhelm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Friedhelm down.
Patterson cracks Friedhelm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Patterson.
Patterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Patterson thuds his right hand into Friedhelm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Patterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Patterson digs a good hook to Friedhelm's body.
Patterson jabs at Friedhelm's body.
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!
Friedhelm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Friedhelm needs to keep his hands up - Patterson had a free shot at his head there.
Patterson scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patterson.
Patterson lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Patterson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Patterson cracks Friedhelm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Friedhelm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Patterson. Patterson obviously looking to wear him down.
Patterson with a nice cross.
Patterson with a jab.
Oh Friedhelm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Patterson.
Friedhelm seems to have got his legs back now.
Patterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Patterson misses with a few strikes there.
Friedhelm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
A left lands for Patterson.
Patterson jabs at Friedhelm's body.
Friedhelm takes one to the chin there.
Patterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Friedhelm closes the distance and clinches up with Patterson, looking for a takedown. Friedhelm pushes Patterson against the cage but Patterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Patterson catches Friedhelm right on the button with a cross.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patterson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Patterson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Patterson scores with a hook to the body. Friedhelm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patterson.
Patterson leaves Friedhelm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Patterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Patterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Patterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Friedhelm's calf.
A shot to de liver by Patterson. Beautiful body shot.
Patterson feints and then cracks Friedhelm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Friedhelm down.
Patterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Friedhelm in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson stuns Friedhelm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Patterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Patterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Friedhelm's head.
Good shot there by Patterson.
Patterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Friedhelm's head backwards.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Patterson thumps Friedhelm with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Patterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Friedhelm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patterson lands with a hook. Friedhelm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters circling a little - Patterson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Patterson. Friedhelm shrugs it off though.
Friedhelm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Friedhelm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Friedhelm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Patterson connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Friedhelm backs up against the cage.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Friedhelm has time to react.
Patterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Friedhelm. Friedhelm gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patterson.
Good standup being displayed there by Patterson as he connects with a hook.
Patterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Patterson lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Friedhelm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patterson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlmann Friedhelm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friedhelm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patterson.
Patterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patterson throws a front kick that sends Friedhelm stumbling back into the cage.
Patterson scores with a jab to the head.
Patterson lands with a nice combination. Friedhelm backs away looking to recover.
Patterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Friedhelm.
Patterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Patterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Patterson lands a head shot.
Friedhelm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Patterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Patterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Friedhelm's calf.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Friedhelm moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Patterson.
Friedhelm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Patterson catches Friedhelm right on the button with a cross.
Friedhelm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Patterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Friedhelm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Friedhelm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patterson.
Patterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Patterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Patterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Patterson lands with an overhand left.
Friedhelm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patterson scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Patterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Patterson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Patterson lands with a right hand.
Patterson stuns Friedhelm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Patterson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Patterson.
Patterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Patterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Patterson lands a jab to Friedhelm's midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Patterson.
Patterson scores with a jab.
Nice cross by Patterson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patterson cracks Friedhelm with an open hand slap.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Patterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Friedhelm's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Patterson dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Friedhelm throws an overhand right that lands on Patterson's shoulder, as Patterson tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patterson slips under a jab.
Patterson thuds his right hand into Friedhelm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patterson.
Patterson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Friedhelm takes a step back to recover.
Friedhelm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Patterson throws a leg kick which misses Friedhelm's front leg but catches the back leg as Friedhelm tries to avoid it.
Patterson lands a head shot.
Friedhelm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Patterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Patterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friedhelm on the side of the head.
Friedhelm closes the distance and clinches up with Patterson, looking for a takedown. Friedhelm pushes Patterson against the cage but Patterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Patterson scores with a four punch combination!
Patterson jabs at Friedhelm's body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Patterson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson with a nice cross.
A lazy left from Patterson finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Patterson as he connects with a hook.
Patterson delivers a nice body kick.
Patterson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Patterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patterson scores with a punch to the head.
Friedhelm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Patterson.
Patterson scores with a body shot.
Friedhelm is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Patterson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Friedhelm takes one to the chin there.
Patterson lands with a shot to the body.
Friedhelm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patterson lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Patterson does it's job there.
Patterson scores with the left hand. Friedhelm knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Patterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Patterson lands a head kick!
Patterson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Patterson scores with a jab to the head.
Friedhelm walks into a jab.
Patterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Friedhelm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Friedhelm drops his hands momentarily and Patterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Friedhelm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Patterson but Patterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Patterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Friedhelm's sensitive parts.
Patterson lands with a straight right. Friedhelm didn't see that one coming.
Friedhelm takes one to the side of the head.
Patterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Friedhelm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Friedhelm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlmann Friedhelm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson feints and then cracks Friedhelm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Friedhelm down.
Patterson cracks a nice hook into Friedhelm's ribs.
Friedhelm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Patterson scores with a punch to the head.
Patterson is looking to slow Friedhelm down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Patterson finds it's target.
Patterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Friedhelm momentarily.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Patterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patterson thuds a left hand into Friedhelm's body.
Friedhelm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Patterson sprawls well. Patterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Friedhelm gets slowly back to his feet.
Friedhelm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Patterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patterson.
Friedhelm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patterson pinned against the cage. Patterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karlmann Friedhelm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws a leg kick which misses Friedhelm's front leg but catches the back leg as Friedhelm tries to avoid it.
Patterson lands a jab to Friedhelm's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Friedhelm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patterson can pounce on him.
Patterson lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Patterson coming out on top.
Patterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Friedhelm on the side of the head.
Patterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doc Patterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Patterson.
Patterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Patterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patterson scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Patterson.
Patterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Patterson lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Patterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patterson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 41:50
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 41:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Patterson!
Doc Patterson is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Snowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Motta acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Snowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Motta!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Motta misses with an uppercut.
Snowe wants to clinch up but Motta keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Motta.
Snowe stuns Motta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Motta.
Motta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snowe misses with a kick to the body.
Snowe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Motta's sensitive parts.
Snowe cracks Motta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snowe.
Motta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Snowe wants to hold on but Motta pushes him away.
Motta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Motta wants to finish this one by submission but Snowe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Motta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motta looking for a guillotine from mount but Snowe is having none of it.
Motta throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Snowe because Motta loaded up on that one.
Snowe is desperately trying to improve his position but Motta has a good base and remains in mount.
Motta looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowe tries to improve his position but instead Motta has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowe is trying to stand back up.
Snowe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Motta's arms.
Snowe looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Snowe trying to control but not successfully.
Snowe tries to escape but Motta has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Snowe wants to control his opponent's hands but Motta gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motta controls the position.
Motta working for a choke but Snowe is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snowe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Motta's arms.
Motta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Motta's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowe wants to control his opponent's hands but Motta gets his hands free.
Motta biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motta working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motta is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Snowe won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Motta off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Motta!
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