SFC 21 - Simon says: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hayden McMillionston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Energizer Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMillionston comes to the cage accompanied by Nothing to Prove - H20. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Energizer Bunny enters the cage!

McMillionston
vs
Bunny

179 cm
25
224 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

210 cm
20
278 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hayden McMillionston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Energizer Bunny!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bunny looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bunny wants to take a breather but McMillionston is having none of it.
Bunny passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McMillionston!

Bunny has hold of McMillionston's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McMillionston manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bunny looking to control but McMillionston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Bunny has control of McMillionston's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McMillionston regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McMillionston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bunny on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillionston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bunny tries to control but McMillionston wriggling away.
Bunny prevents McMillionston from getting the reversal.
Bunny mounts McMillionston! Really nice guard pass there!
Bunny avoids the attempt from McMillionston to control.
Bunny tries to control but McMillionston wriggling 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.
McMillionston wants to control but Bunny is having none of it.
Bunny blocks McMillionston's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
A nice elbow there by Bunny.

It looks like Hayden McMillionston has been cut.

Bunny is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McMillionston to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McMillionston shrugs it off.
Bunny thowing shots but they're missing.
McMillionston could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bunny moves to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bunny is looking for the choke from the back position but McMillionston is controlling his hands well.
Bunny looks gassed!

Bunny tightening his grip on McMillionston, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMillionston trying to control the hands but Bunny won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Bunny manages to miss with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.

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.
McMillionston finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Bunny throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

McMillionston defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bunny.
McMillionston wants to control but Bunny is having none of it.
Bunny trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Energizer Bunny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hayden McMillionston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bunny tries to close the distance and clinch up but McMillionston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McMillionston keeps the fight on the outside.
McMillionston stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunny. Bunny gets slowly back to his feet.
Bunny misses with a head kick.
Energizer Bunny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bunny shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McMillionston is trying to defend but Bunny finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McMillionston trying to hold on to Bunny's head to control him but Bunny postures up.
Bunny not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bunny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunny trying to mount his opponent but McMillionston defends it.
Bunny is breathing heavily.

Bunny seems to be looking for submissions.
McMillionston tries to get to full guard but Bunny has control of the leg.
McMillionston is not content to let Bunny control the position.
McMillionston wants to control but Bunny is keeping busy and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from McMillionston as Bunny shoots in.
Bunny tries to bum rush McMillionston with a series of wild strikes but McMillionston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

McMillionston gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillionston drops an elbow to the side of Bunny's head.
Bunny is trying to control but can't.
Bunny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMillionston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMillionston's back!
Bunny avoiding McMillionston 's attempts to control his hands.

McMillionston is in a bad position with Bunny working for a choke. McMillionston manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

Bunny is looking for a triangle but McMillionston pushes his legs off easily.

Bunny escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMillionston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McMillionston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillionston stands up over Bunny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McMillionston throwing strikes but missing.
Bunny looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bunny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McMillionston counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bunny!
Hayden McMillionston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Energizer Bunny.
Bunny is desperately trying to improve his position but McMillionston has a good base and remains in mount.
McMillionston lands a big elbow.
Bunny is trying to escape the mount.
McMillionston with shots to the head and body - Bunny looks very uncomfortable down there.
McMillionston punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bunny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McMillionston lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunny sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bunny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMillionston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMillionston's back!
McMillionston trying to control the hands but Bunny breaks the grip.

Bunny working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but McMillionston is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Bunny has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! McMillionston taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Energizer Bunny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steini Sigurd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, stick them up. Brock Maxwell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Sigurd
vs
Maxwell

182 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steini Sigurd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sigurd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maxwell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maxwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sigurd's head.
Maxwell trying to control but Sigurd is working from the bottom.
Maxwell throwing strikes but missing.
Maxwell trying to control but Sigurd is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Sigurd gets caught flat footed, as Maxwell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sigurd is breathing heavily.
Maxwell working some strikes from top position.
Sigurd keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sigurd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigurd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maxwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maxwell chips away with some ground and pound.
Maxwell trying to control but Sigurd is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell scoring with some ground and pound.
Sigurd being controlled here, momentarily.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigurd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maxwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maxwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigurd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Despite being in the dominant position, Brock Maxwell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with Sigurd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell blocks an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maxwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sigurd walks away with a smile on his face. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Maxwell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Maxwell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sigurd!
Maxwell lands a big elbow.
Maxwell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sigurd hang on?
Maxwell content just to control the position here.
Maxwell unloading with bombs!
Sigurd is squirming around, avoiding Maxwell's attempts to control the action.
Maxwell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sigurd can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell looking to control but Sigurd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maxwell landing shots from mount.
Maxwell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Maxwell.
Maxwell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sigurd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell unloading with bombs!
Maxwell lands a big shot there that rocks Sigurd but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maxwell looking to control but Sigurd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maxwell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sigurd looks a forlorn figure.
Maxwell looking to control but Sigurd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brock Maxwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maxwell is landing with some decent strikes but Sigurd is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigurd is squirming around, avoiding Maxwell's attempts to control the action.
Maxwell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sigurd looks a forlorn figure.
Maxwell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maxwell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maxwell with a couple of short strikes.
Maxwell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maxwell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sigurd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maxwell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sigurd?
Maxwell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maxwell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maxwell is landing with some decent strikes but Sigurd is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Maxwell has closed the distance and engaged Sigurd in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maxwell wants a takedown but no success here.
Sigurd throws an elbow but it misses.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell stalling in the clinch.

Maxwell successfully pulls guard.
Maxwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Maxwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sigurd defends well.

Maxwell looking for a guillotine here but Sigurd defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigurd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maxwell trying to keep a closed guard but Sigurd is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maxwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sigurd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sigurd postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Maxwell.
Sigurd is not content to let Maxwell control the position.
Sigurd is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maxwell asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell wants to control but Sigurd is keeping him busy.
Sigurd takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Maxwell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sigurd blocks a head kick by Maxwell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maxwell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maxwell wants to control but Sigurd is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell cracks Sigurd with a big right hand but Sigurd just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Maxwell scoring with punches from side control.
Maxwell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Maxwell controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maxwell stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Maxwell pushes Sigurd up against the cage in a clinch.
Maxwell trying to land knees to the body.
Maxwell stalling in the clinch.
Maxwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sigurd is defending well for now.
Maxwell gets through Sigurd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Maxwell.
Maxwell jumps guard but Sigurd stands there with Maxwell around his waist. Maxwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Maxwell pulls Sigurd into guard.
Maxwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sigurd wants to stand but Maxwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steini Sigurd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maxwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Maxwell uses the cage to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Maxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maxwell 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Maxwell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirt Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Joskovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joskovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron Man. Dean Joskovic looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Down
vs
Joskovic

185 cm
18
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dirt Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Joskovic!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joskovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Down circles away.
Joskovic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Down closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Joskovic to the mat! Joskovic manages to get full guard.
Down is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Down passes Joskovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Down is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Down is looking for a kimura but Joskovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Down to get the leverage.
Down looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Down working the head and body with strikes.
Down is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Down winds up and cracks Joskovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Down has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Down is working for a submission of some sort.

Down has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Joskovic defend it? Down steps over the head and cranks it - Joskovic is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Down!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dirt Down!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaine Skathlok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein
vs
Skathlok

165 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khaine Skathlok!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein fails to land with a series of punches.

Skathlok gets a takedown into half guard.
Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein wants to improve his position but Skathlok is controlling well.

Skathlok is working for a kimura but Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is defending it quite comfortably.

Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Skathlok is tapping! Great win for Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rakitash Hassan Al Mossamabad Akhmed Mustapha Hussein!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Imperador Markus III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Dryupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Markus III
vs
Dryupp

180 cm
23
144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
142 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Imperador Markus III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Dryupp!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markus III fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markus III misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Markus III misses.
Horrible takedown by Dryupp or perhaps it was just good defense by Markus III which made him look bad.

Dryupp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Dryupp tries for a kimura but Markus III is defending well.

Dryupp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Markus III knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Markus III regains half guard.

Markus III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Markus III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dryupp pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dryupp in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryupp wants to free his trapped foot but Markus III is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Markus III actively working from the bottom here.
Dryupp is trying to control. Markus III wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dryupp is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Markus III really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Dryupp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dryupp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markus III.
A big right from Markus III misses.
No joy there for Markus III, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Dryupp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dryupp looks gassed!
Markus III is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dryupp working for a submission but Markus III is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus III is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dryupp working for a guillotine from mount but Markus III is in no mood to give up.
Markus III is desperately trying to improve his position but Dryupp has a good base and remains in mount.
Markus III is bucking up trying to escape but Dryupp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Markus III is trying desperately to improve position.
Markus III is bucking up trying to escape but Dryupp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Markus III is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dryupp looking for a guillotine from mount but Markus III is having none of it.
Markus III tries to reverse the position but Dryupp maintains control.
Dryupp cracks Markus III with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Markus III keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Dryupp looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Markus III tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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.

Dryupp looking for a guillotine from mount but Markus III is having none of it.
Markus III tries to reverse the position but Dryupp maintains control.
Markus III is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Dryupp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Markus III throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Dryupp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Markus III looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dryupp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markus III keeps working.
Markus III is trying to improve his position.
Dryupp wants to control but Markus III is keeping him busy.

Dryupp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Markus III is looking for a sweep.
Dryupp working the body and head with strikes.
Dryupp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markus III keeps working.
Markus III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dryupp is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus III manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Markus III throwing shots but Dryupp is blocking nicely.
Markus III not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Dryupp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Markus III throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markus III throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markus III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Dryupp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Markus III's half guard.
Dryupp uses his free foot to push down on Markus III's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Markus III.
Dryupp prevents Markus III from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dryupp looking to control but Markus III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Markus III is desperately trying to improve his position but Dryupp has a good base and remains in mount.
Dryupp sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Dryupp swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Dryupp!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Boomberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Aha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boomberg
vs
Aha

189 cm
25
220 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

190 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

WIN Nutritional
WIN Nutritional

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Boomberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Aha!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aha as he jumps to the side.
Aha pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Aha drives through and clinches with Boomberg against the cage.
Aha has had enough of the clinch but Boomberg keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Boomberg turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Boomberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Aha is defending well.

Boomberg swings around for an armbar but Aha sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boomberg's guard.

Boomberg working for a triangle but Aha defends it easily.
Boomberg is breathing heavily.
Boomberg keeping moving, preventing Aha from controlling successfully.
Aha wants to stand but Boomberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boomberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aha trying to control the position from guard on top but Boomberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aha wants to control from the top but Boomberg keeps moving.
Aha wants to get up but he can't break Boomberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Boomberg looking for a guillotine here but Aha defends easily.
Aha wants to control from the top but Boomberg keeps moving.
Aha wants to pass the guard but Boomberg is keeping the position.
Aha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boomberg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Aha is looking to stand up but Boomberg won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boomberg keeping moving, preventing Aha from controlling successfully.

Aha stands and steps away. Boomberg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aha tries for a takedown but Boomberg circles away easily

and Boomberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boomberg advances to half guard.
Boomberg throwing shots but Aha is blocking nicely.

Boomberg is looking for a kimura but Aha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boomberg to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg is thwarting Aha's attempts to control the position.

Boomberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boomberg.
Aha is trying to stand up here but Boomberg is controlling him well.
Boomberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boomberg throws a strike but Aha avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

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.
Boomberg postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boomberg.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aha wants to clinch

and Boomberg counters with a takedown into side control.

Boomberg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boomberg's guard! Nice work there by Aha!

Aha decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boomberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Aha.
Aha tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Boomberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Boomberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Boomberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aha tries to clinch there but Boomberg circles away.
Boomberg tries to clinch up but Aha circles away and keeps his distance.
Aha tries to close the distance and clinch but Boomberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aha wants to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boomberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boomberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aha misses with a combination

and Boomberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boomberg.
Boomberg prevents Aha from getting back to his feet.
Boomberg throwing strikes from guard but Aha blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aha looking for a sweep. Not yet Aha, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aha manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boomberg looks for a takedown but Aha sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Boomberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aha looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Boomberg!
Boomberg tries to reverse the position but Aha maintains control.
Aha controlling from the full mount.
Aha is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Boomberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boomberg is in a horrible position here. Aha smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Boomberg is working hard here to advance position.
Dale Boomberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boomberg is looking to escape.
Aha is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aha trying to control but Boomberg is having none of it.
Aha is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Boomberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Boomberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Boomberg looking for a kimura from the bottom but Aha passes into side control!

Aha decides to stand back up. Aha steps back and let's Boomberg get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Aha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boomberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Aha throws a right and a left that Boomberg avoids nicely.
Aha shoots and misses

so Boomberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boomberg looking to pass the guard.
Boomberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boomberg throwing strikes from guard but Aha blocks nicely.

Boomberg has gone for a leg lock! Aha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boomberg's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dale Boomberg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Aha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boomberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boomberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boomberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boomberg takes a knee right on the jaw!

Aha is trying to trip Boomberg. He has hold of a leg but Boomberg is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aha persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Aha trying to control but Boomberg is working from the bottom.

Aha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aha moves in looking to clinch but Boomberg pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aha is looking to clinch.
Aha tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Boomberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aha won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boomberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Aha is defending well.

Boomberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Boomberg tries for a kimura but Aha is defending well.
Boomberg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dale Boomberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boomberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aha, who protects the arm well.

Boomberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Boomberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boomberg wants to control but Aha is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boomberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boomberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boomberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Aha is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
David Aha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Aha escapes and gets back to his feet.
Aha wants to clinch

and Boomberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aha wants to sweep here but Boomberg controlling him for the moment.
Aha keeping full guard, as Boomberg tries to pass.
Boomberg won't allow Aha to get back to his feet.
Boomberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Aha is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Boomberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boomberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Boomberg!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Witherspoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen black superman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Witherspoon
vs
Savage

225 cm
23
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

211 cm
19
288 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Witherspoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mo Savage!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage cracks a nice hook into Witherspoon's ribs.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Steve Witherspoon has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage stalks Witherspoon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Witherspoon's face. Witherspoon staggers backwards, shaken.
Witherspoon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Witherspoon tries a head kick but it misses.
Witherspoon lands with a cross.
Savage lands the left hand.

Savage cracks Witherspoon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Witherspoon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Savage finish him?

Witherspoon is rocked!
Witherspoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage thuds a left hand into Witherspoon's body.
Witherspoon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Savage lands.
Witherspoon staying out of range there.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
Savage swings for the body but Witherspoon moves out of range.
Savage looks to throw the jab but Witherspoon is out of range.
Witherspoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savage counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage misses with a double jab.
Savage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Savage drops Witherspoon with a beautiful combination! Witherspoon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Savage is looking for the KO!
Oh Witherspoon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witherspoon tries to get into range but Savage steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Witherspoon! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Savage scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mo Savage!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonza Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dunne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cunninlynguists - Tear tracks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dunne
vs
Banks

187 cm
19
222 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Dunne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bonza Banks!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunne as he avoids it easily.
Banks's corner calls for a 1-2. Banks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dunne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dunne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Dunne.
Dunne delivers a nice body kick.

Banks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dunne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunne tries to get out of the position.
Dunne tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
Banks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dunne wants to control but Banks is keeping busy.
Dunne controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dunne is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Banks there.
Banks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banks trying to control from half guard but Dunne is working away.
Dunne trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks winds up and cracks Dunne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Banks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Banks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dunne's head.
Dunne wants to control the action here but instead Banks manages to pass to full mount!
Dunne is trying to escape the mount.
Banks controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne taking shots to the head.

It looks like Josh Dunne has been cut.
Banks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dunne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Dunne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banks avoids the attempt from Dunne to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonza Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Dunne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dunne stuffs the takedown.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunne swivels and escapes.
Dunne keeps Banks at a distance using the push kick.
Dunne slaps away a takedown attempt from Banks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Josh Dunne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonza Banks.
Banks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dunne.
Dunne ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Dunne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banks shoots in but Dunne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Dunne is out of range.
Banks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dunne throws a wild body kick that Banks sees coming a mile off.
Dunne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks.
Dunne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Banks is breathing heavily.
A jab from Banks misses.
Dunne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dunne thows a body kick. Banks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dunne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Banks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dunne.
Dunne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dunne. That one must have hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dunne - that will leave a mark!
Dunne scores with a nice body kick.
Banks ducks right into an uppercut from Dunne.
Dunne scores with a three punch combo!
Dunne throws a leg kick which misses Banks's front leg but catches the back leg as Banks tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dunne. Banks shrugs it off though.
Dunne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dunne lands a head kick!
Dunne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dunne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Bonza Banks has been cut.
Banks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dunne lands with a nice body kick.
Banks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunne can pounce on him.
Dunne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Josh Dunne is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Dunne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dunne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dunne.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dunne. Banks shrugs it off though.
Dunne thows a body shot but no joy.
Dunne lands with a nice body punch.
Banks walks into a left hand.
Dunne connects with a body shot.
Dunne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunne thumps Banks with a low kick.
Banks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dunne fakes the leg kick and cracks Banks in the body.
Dunne lands with a nice body kick.
Dunne misses with a wild combination.
Dunne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dunne cracks the inside of Banks's front leg.
Dunne scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne lands a jab to Banks's midsection.
Banks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunne can pounce on him.
Dunne connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dunne connects with a high kick.
Dunne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Banks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dunne. That one must have hurt.
Dunne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Banks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Banks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dunne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunne lands a nice looking body kick.
Dunne lands a two punch combo.
Dunne misses the shot to the body.
Dunne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Banks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dunne.
Good leg kick by Dunne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunne scores with a leg kick.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Dunne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunne. That's going to slow Banks down.
Dunne digs a good body shot into Banks's ribs.
Dunne is looking to wear down Banks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunne.
A shot to the body from Banks misses
and Dunne makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Banks really felt that one!
Dunne scores with a push kick.
Dunne scores with a kick to the body.
Dunne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Dunne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dunne is looking to slow Banks down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunne.
Dunne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunne throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Dunne does it's job there.
Dunne throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunne cracks Banks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dunne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dunne thuds his shin into the meat of Banks's side.
Dunne swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Dunne dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dunne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunne misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Dunne.
Dunne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Banks takes a step back to recover.

Banks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Banks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dunne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunne looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunne, not yet.
Banks postures up in Dunne's guard and throws a big left but Dunne blocks it.
Banks controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne being controlled here, momentarily.
Banks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dunne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dunne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banks misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Banks misses with a hook to the body
and Dunne makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Banks really felt that one!
Good leg kick by Dunne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dunne throws a front kick that sends Banks stumbling back into the cage.
Dunne connects with a high kick.
Dunne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
Dunne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunne. That's going to slow Banks down.
Banks misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunne, right into the meat.
Josh Dunne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dunne.
Nice cross by Dunne.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dunne - that will leave a mark!
Dunne fakes the leg kick and cracks Banks in the body.
Dunne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunne feints and then cracks Banks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banks down.
Banks gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Banks misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunne, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Dunne.
Banks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dunne.
Dunne lands a front kick.
Dunne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dunne lands a nice looking body kick.
Dunne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dunne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid body kick from Dunne.
Dunne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banks.
Banks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunne thows a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Dunne.
Dunne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bonza Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dunne!
Dunne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunne stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunne. That snapped Banks's head back.
Dunne delivers a nice body kick.
Banks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dunne scores with a nice body kick.
Dunne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Banks's calf.
Dunne misses with a wild combination.
A solid body kick from Dunne.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Banks's calf.
Dunne lands with a good body shot.
Dunne cracks Banks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dunne throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Dunne clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dunne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dunne's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunne.
Banks connects with a body shot.
Dunne swinging wildly here.

Banks scores with a takedown into Dunne's guard.
Dunne keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Dunne has control of Banks's left arm, preventing Banks from doing any damage.
Banks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Banks postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne is controlling Banks's posture.
Banks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dunne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banks's guard.
Dunne wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Banks seems keen to control Dunne's posture.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Dunne from controlling successfully.
Dunne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Dunne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Banks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dunne, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
Banks is looking to work some ground and pound but Dunne has wrist control.
Banks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banks's guard.
Dunne stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Banks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banks pulls Dunne in close to prevent any damage.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Banks scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dunne looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonza Banks dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dunne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A shot to de liver by Dunne. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
Banks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dunne connects with a solid leg kick.
Banks digs a good body shot into Dunne's ribs.
Banks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dunne connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunne. That's going to slow Banks down.
Dunne cracks Banks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Dunne.
Banks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Banks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunne, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Dunne misses its intended target.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
Banks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
An inside leg kick lands from Dunne.
Dunne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunne. That's going to slow Banks down.
Dunne throws a nice head kick!
Banks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunne.
Dunne thumps Banks with a low kick.
Dunne with a jab.
Banks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dunne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dunne scores with a nice body kick.
Dunne scores with a spinning back kick!
Dunne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dunne connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dunne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunne.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunne scores with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunne scoring well with a low kick there.
Dunne lands a nice looking body kick.
Dunne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Banks's head.
Dunne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunne, right into the meat.
Dunne connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunne lands a front kick.
Dunne scores with a push kick.
Dunne delivers a nice body kick.
Dunne lands a high kick!
Banks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunne.
Dunne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dunne scores with a leg kick.
Dunne scores with a kick to the body.
Dunne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne lands a head kick. Banks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dunne pushes Banks away with a front kick.
Dunne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dunne.
Banks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Banks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunne. Dunne obviously looking to wear him down.
Dunne scores with a kick to the body.
Dunne lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunne can pounce on him.
Dunne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunne.
Dunne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunne.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunne.
Dunne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunne thuds his shin into the meat of Banks's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunne.
Dunne feints and then cracks Banks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banks down.
Dunne connects with a body shot.
Dunne throws a head kick that Banks semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunne.
Dunne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dunne scores with a three punch combo!
Dunne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dunne.
Dunne thumps Banks with a low kick.
Dunne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dunne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crunch! Dunne slams his shin into Banks's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick there by Dunne.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunne, right into the meat.
Dunne thows a body shot but no joy.
Dunne fakes the leg kick and cracks Banks in the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Dunne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dunne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Dunne!
Josh Dunne retains his light heavyweight title!