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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krille Gman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Out
vs
Gman

170 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tap Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krille Gman!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gman sprawls well. Gman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Out gets slowly back to his feet.
Out is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Out dives in and grabs Gman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gman pushes down on Out's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tap Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Out shoots in for a takedown but Gman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Out fails to land the takedown.

Gman 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.
Gman connects with a couple of short punches.
Gman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gman wants to control from the top but Out keeps moving.
Out not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Out. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gman trying to control the position from guard on top but Out is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Out manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gman manages to get himself to full guard.
Gman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Out's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gman throws a big right hand that misses.
Gman postures up and lands a big shot to Out's brow.
Gman is in close to Out's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Out preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Out really is a fat lump.
Gman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gman throws and elbow that misses. Out uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gman's guard. Nice move by Out!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Out sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gman's guard.
Gman won't allow Out to pass to mount.
Gman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Out is breathing heavily.
Gman pulls Out in close to his closed guard and prevents Out from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out wants to pass the guard but Gman is keeping the position.
Gman trying to control the position here.
Gman looking for a sweep. Not yet Gman, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out wants to control from the top but Gman keeps moving.

Out drops back looking for a leg! Gman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gman manages to kick Out off! Out jumps back into Gman's guard.
Gman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Out might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gman keeping moving, preventing Out from controlling successfully.

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.

Out has gone for a leg lock! Gman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Out's guard.
Gman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gman wants to control from the top but Out keeps moving.

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

Gman scores with a takedown into Out's guard.
Gman postures up and lands a big shot to Out's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krille Gman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Out shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gman counters with a shoot takedown. Out fights it but they end up in guard.
Gman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gman looking to sit in guard and control but Out gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gman wants to sweep but no luck.
Gman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gman holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Gman 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.
Out wanted to stand there but Gman had control of the position.
Out being controlled here momentarily.
Out wanted to stand there but Gman had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Out drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gman working away.
Gman working the body and head with strikes.
Gman lands a few punches from side control.
Gman working the head with strikes.
Gman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gman working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out taking a bit of punishment here - Gman scoring with strikes.
Gman working the head and body with strikes.
Gman landing a few strikes.
Gman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Out keeps working.
Gman landing strikes.
Gman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gman is chipping away with strikes.
Gman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gman cracks Out with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gman cracks Out with a big right hand but Out just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Gman working the ground and pound from side control.
Gman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Out is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gman connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Out to see if he's OK.
Gman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Out tries to improve position but can't.
Gman is chipping away with strikes.
Gman cracks Out with a big right hand but Out just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Out keeps working.
Out takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Out takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krille Gman 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! This is the final round!

Gman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Gman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Out tries to buck Gman off but Gman is having none of it.
Gman working the head and body with strikes.
Gman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Out bucks up and tries to throw Gman off but instead Gman has got his back!
Gman landing with strikes.
Gman is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gman 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. Gman gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gman apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Gman gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Gman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Out is looking to improve his position.
Krille Gman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Out is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Out on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gman working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gman working over Out with some ground and pound. Out looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gman lands strikes from half guard.
Gman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gman working Out over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gman drops an elbow to the side of Out's head.
Out wants to get back to his feet.
Gman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gman lands a nice shot to the head.
Gman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Out?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gman lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Out is looking to escape.
Gman cracks Out with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gman breaks from Out's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Out tries to lock up and control but Gman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gman scoring with strikes but Out is staying in there.
Gman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Out looks a forlorn figure.
Gman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gman wants to control the pace but Out is squirming around nicely.
Gman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Out really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gman controlling the position easily from mount.
Out working to try and regain half guard.
Gman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Out looks a forlorn figure.
Gman prevents Out from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Out hang on?

And that's the end of the fight!
Krille Gman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gman 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krille Gman!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coca Cola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Frazier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cola
vs
Frazier

187 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coca Cola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Frazier!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier misses with a hook. Cola ducked under it nicely.
Frazier closes the distance and clinches up with Cola, looking for a takedown. Frazier pushes Cola against the cage but Cola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cola misses with a takedown

and Frazier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cola's guard.
Frazier won't allow Cola to get back to his feet.
Frazier is stalling in the full guard.
Frazier prevents Cola from getting back to his feet.
Frazier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Frazier gets to his feet - Cola follows without any prompting.
Cola fails with the takedown

so Frazier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Frazier's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier stops Cola from standing up.

Frazier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cola, up you get!

Frazier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cola was covering up waiting for the punch and Frazier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cola tries to get out of the position.
Cola is breathing heavily.
Frazier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Frazier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Frazier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Frazier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cola is bucking up trying to escape but Frazier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cola wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Frazier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cola wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Frazier.
Cola is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier controlling his opponent.

Frazier has hold of Cola's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cola manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Frazier looking to ground and pound but Cola is blocking nicely.
Cola wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Frazier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frazier throwing strikes here but Cola is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Frazier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Frazier stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cola fails with the takedown

so Frazier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coca Cola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Cola is retaining full guard.
Frazier throws a big right hand that misses.
Frazier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cola being controlled here, momentarily.
Cola wants to stand up but Frazier is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Frazier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Frazier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cola's half guard.
Frazier controlling the action here.
Cola is looking to escape.
Frazier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frazier.

Frazier stands up from half guard.

Frazier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frazier on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frazier decides to stand and escape the position.

Frazier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Frazier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cola is trying to stand.
Frazier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cola is trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Frazier controlling from the full mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ken Frazier just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cola with a poor takedown

and Frazier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!

Frazier stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Frazier thows a body shot but no joy.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frazier moves into the clinch.
Frazier has had enough of the clinch but Cola keeps him there for the moment.

Frazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frazier fails with a takedown attempt.
Cola keeps the fight on the outside.
Frazier wants to clinch up but Cola keeps it at a distance.

Frazier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Frazier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Frazier thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Frazier 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frazier looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Frazier shoots in for a double leg but Cola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cola misses with a takedown

and Frazier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Frazier.
Frazier stops Cola from standing up.

Frazier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cola, up you get!
Frazier misses with a head kick.
Ken Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier moves in looking to clinch but Cola pushes him off.

Frazier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Frazier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier controlling the position from side mount.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cola is trying to buck Frazier off.
Cola is letting Frazier control him for a moment.

Frazier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Frazier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Frazier remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frazier working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Frazier decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cola to his feet.

Frazier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cola trying desperately to get to his feet.

Frazier is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Cola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frazier tries for a takedown but Cola circles away easily

and Cola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frazier won't be happy with that.
Frazier gets back to half guard.
Frazier moves into full guard.
Cola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frazier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Frazier will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier wants to sweep here but Cola controlling him for the moment.
Frazier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Frazier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cola.
Frazier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Frazier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cola manages to get himself to full guard.
Cola is looking to stand up but Frazier isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frazier 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 John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Frazier!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chance Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Powell
vs
Cooper

185 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chance Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Powell shoots in and bounces Cooper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cooper working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell stands and throws Cooper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cooper is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cooper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cooper wants to control but Powell postures up.

Powell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cooper, who protects the arm well.
Powell advances to mount.
Powell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cooper because Powell loaded up on that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Powell.
Cooper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Powell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Powell throws some wild stikes that Cooper manages to avoid easily.
Cooper tries to hold on but Powell postures up.
Powell looking to ground and pound but Cooper is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powell throws some wild stikes that Cooper manages to avoid easily.

Powell has hold of Cooper's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cooper manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Powell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Powell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Powell 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.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Cooper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cooper holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Powell tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Powell thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cooper wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Powell.
Powell misses with a head shot.

Powell looking for a guillotine from mount but Cooper is having none of it.
Powell misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cooper is looking to improve his position but Powell isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cooper avoids a series of strikes thrown by Powell.

Cooper defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Powell.

Powell working for a guillotine from mount but Cooper is in no mood to give up.

Powell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cooper to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cooper shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper tries to hold on but Powell pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Powell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Powell in a clinch.
Cooper with a knee to the head.

It looks like Chance Powell has been cut.
Cooper misses with a knee to the head.
Cooper scores with a knee to the head.
Cooper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cooper working Powell over with knees to the body.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Cooper landing knees to the head.
Cooper landing knees to the body.
Cooper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper lands a knee to the head.
Cooper misses with a knee strike.
Cooper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cooper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cooper misses with a knee to the head.
Cooper looking to throw knees to the head but Powell is blocking nicely.
Powell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cooper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Powell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cooper connects with a knee to the head.
Cooper tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body.
Powell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooper walks away with a smile on his face. Powell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cooper looks for the body kick but Powell saw that one coming.
Cooper throws a leg kick that misses.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
and Cooper counters with a low kick, right behind Powell 's knee.
Cooper throws a leg kick but Powell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Cooper. No joy for Powell on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cooper throws out a leg kick but Powell moves out of range and Cooper only half commits.
Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Powell shoots for a takedown but Cooper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Cooper misses with a looping left.
Chance Powell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cooper as he jumps to the side.
Cooper throws a hook but Powell blocks it.
Powell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powell somewhat.
Cooper is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cooper instigates a clinch.
Cooper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cooper scores with a knee to the head.
Cooper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cooper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Powell is defending well for now.
Powell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cooper.
Cooper misses with a knee strike.
Powell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cooper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cooper lands a good knee to the midsection. Powell won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries a knee to the head but Powell blocks it.
Cooper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cooper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cooper throws a right and a left that Powell avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick from Cooper misses.
Cooper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cooper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powell.
A good leg kick by Cooper.
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cooper.

Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheldon Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chance Powell's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cooper is looking to clinch.
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.

Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Cooper.
Cooper working Powell over with knees to the body.
Cooper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the head but Powell blocks with his arms.
Cooper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Powell blocks it with crossed arms.
Powell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cooper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cooper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Powell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cooper walks away with a smile on his face. Powell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cooper as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Powell.
Powell takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell tries to pull guard but Cooper won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powell has Cooper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Cooper.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Powell 's eye.
Powell wants a takedown.
Cooper landing knees to the head.
Cooper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Powell's face.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Powell avoiding damage as Cooper throws knees to the body.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cooper tries to land knees in the clinch but Powell avoids the damage to the body.
Powell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cooper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cooper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cooper misses with a knee strike.
Powell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cooper landing knees to the body.
Cooper landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cooper scores a nice knee to the body.
Cooper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Powell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Powell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cooper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cooper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Powell's face.
Cooper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cooper connects with a knee to the head.
Powell fails to pull guard.
Cooper landing knees to the head.
Powell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cooper smiles and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Powell blocks the low kick.
Powell tries for a takedown but Cooper circles away easily
and Cooper counters with a good low kick that Powell was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Powell checks a low kick from Cooper.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Powell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooper loads up on a big right hand but Powell slips the punch.
Sheldon Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cooper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cooper throws a push kick but Powell slaps the foot to one side.
Powell shoots in for a double leg but Cooper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooper.
Cooper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Powell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cooper but Cooper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Powell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cooper.
Cooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Powell tries to clinch up but Cooper circles away and keeps his distance.
Powell closes the distance and clinches up with Cooper, looking for a takedown. Powell pushes Cooper against the cage but Cooper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cooper 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 Powell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Powell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Cooper drives through and clinches with Powell against the cage.
A knee to the head by Cooper.
Cooper with a knee to the head.
Powell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sheldon Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Cooper.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheldon Cooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cooper 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon Cooper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heddy Lamaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jemaine Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamaar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pledge To Hedley Lamaar. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Lamaar
vs
Clement

180 cm
26
210 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

192 cm
24
207 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Heddy Lamaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jemaine Clement!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clement misses with a body shot.
Lamaar avoids the head kick by Clement.
Jemaine Clement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lamaar has closed the distance and engaged Clement in a clinch.
Lamaar managing to block the knees to the body from Clement.
Lamaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Lamaar wants the takedown. Clement is fighting it off but Lamaar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Clement's guard against the cage.
Lamaar throws a big right hand that misses.
Clement looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lamaar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lamaar sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clement is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clement wants to hit a switch here but Lamaar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clement there!
Clement can't escape the position.
Lamaar working Clement over with strikes here.
Clement wants to control but Lamaar is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement is trying to escape the mount.
Lamaar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lamaar scoring with strikes but Clement is staying in there.
Lamaar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lamaar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clement really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lamaar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clement can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Lamaar.
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!
Lamaar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lamaar content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Lamaar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lamaar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clement is trying desperately to improve position.
Clement is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lamaar controlling from mount.
The referee warns Clement that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Clement is looking to improve his position but Lamaar isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clement tries to hold on but Lamaar pushes him away.
Lamaar landing strikes from the mount and Clement is in trouble!
Lamaar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clement?
Clement's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lamaar 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.
Lamaar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lamaar landing strikes from the mount.
Lamaar controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Clement that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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 referee warns Clement that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Clement tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lamaar avoids the attempt from Clement to control.
Lamaar content just to control the position here.
Clement takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamaar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heddy Lamaar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Clement tries a head kick but it misses.
Clement misses with a series of wild punches.
Clement blocks a jab.
Clement thumps Lamaar with a low kick.
Clement pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clement pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lamaar darts in and clinches Clement up against the cage.
Clement misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamaar.
Lamaar is working for takedown but Clement is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lamaar can't get the takedown.
Clement stops a takedown attempt from Lamaar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heddy Lamaar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamaar looking for a takedown.

Lamaar drags the fight down to the ground.
Clement postures up in Lamaar's guard and throws a big left but Lamaar blocks it.
Lamaar keeping full guard, as Clement tries to pass.
Heddy Lamaar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamaar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clement is looking to stand up but Lamaar won't let him.
Lamaar pulls Clement in close to his closed guard and prevents Clement from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clement wants to control from the top but Lamaar keeps moving.

Lamaar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clement can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clement stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamaar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Clement got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamaar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clement has managed to get both his arms back between Lamaar's legs - danger averted.
Clement trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamaar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clement pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamaar is keeping the position for now.
Clement trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clement throws a strike but Lamaar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement looking for a sweep. Not yet Clement, not yet.
Lamaar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clement is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lamaar wants to pass the guard but Clement is keeping the position.
Lamaar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Clement lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lamaar!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lamaar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clement wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamaar keeps working.
Lamaar keeping hold of Clement's head, controlling as best he can.
Lamaar moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clement accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Lamaar has his foot on Clement's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clement works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heddy Lamaar dominated that second round.
That's time! Lamaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Clement throws a nice looking combination but Lamaar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clement throws a sloppy head kick and Lamaar moves out of range easily.
Clement throws a sloppy head kick and Lamaar moves out of range easily.
Clement lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clement tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Lamaar takes the fight into the clinch.

Lamaar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Clement wants to get back to his feet but Lamaar is dominant here and he's now got Clement's back!
Lamaar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Clement.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamaar lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Clement hold on?!
Lamaar is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lamaar 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. Lamaar gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lamaar apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Clement lands a body shot.
Lamaar scores with a body shot.
Clement will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement looks to land a left hand but Lamaar moved out of range nicely.
Clement throws a body punch but Lamaar moves out of range.
Clement waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamaar.

Lamaar forces Clement back against the cage and clinches.
Lamaar tries for a takedown but Clement manages to get underhooks.

Lamaar jumps guard.
Clement stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamaar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lamaar is adopting a defensive guard.

Lamaar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clement thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clement drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lamaar dives on top into guard.
Clement looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lamaar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lamaar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clement's head.
Lamaar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clement looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lamaar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clement tries to kick Lamaar off but Lamaar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Lamaar seems content to control.
Lamaar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clement for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lamaar preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lamaar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lamaar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamaar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jemaine Clement has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamaar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lamaar postures up.
Lamaar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clement wants to hit a switch here but Lamaar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clement there!
Lamaar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Heddy Lamaar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamaar controlling the position easily from mount.

Lamaar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Clement has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lamaar controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heddy Lamaar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lamaar, 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 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heddy Lamaar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Powers
vs
Santos

184 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

198 cm
18
262 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vitor Santos!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Powers tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Powers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Vitor Santos has been cut.
Powers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Powers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Powers gets a clinch.

Powers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Powers.
Santos looks gassed!
Powers jabs at Santos's body.
Kenny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers scores with a push kick.
Powers scores with a jab.
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That has opened up Vitor Santos's cut even more.
Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Powers lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Powers takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Santos is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Powers, right into the meat.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Powers finish him?
Powers lands with a right that hurts Santos. Santos looks to clinch but Powers throws a short knee that drops Santos. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Kenny Powers!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maniacal Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes to the cage accompanied by Another One Bites The Dust. The key to victory for Maniacal Styles has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Styles
vs
Monson

213 cm
23
272 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maniacal Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Monson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Styles lands a big head kick that sends Monson tumbling to the mat! Styles takes a step backwards and waves Monson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Jeff Monson has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Styles! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maniacal Styles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhali Llamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimson comes to the cage accompanied by Carcass-Corporeal Jigsore Quandary. Dhali Llamma has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stu Grimson's chin.

Grimson
vs
Llamma

194 cm
23
215 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stu Grimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dhali Llamma!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimson tests Llamma's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Llamma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grimson's half guard.
Llamma trying to control the pace.
Grimson tries to roll over but Llamma keeps him under control.
Grimson wants to control but Llamma is keeping busy.
Grimson wants to improve his position but Llamma is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson is pressing down on Llamma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Llamma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Grimson has his foot on Llamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Llamma works his way back into a safe position though.

Grimson is looking for a triangle but Llamma pushes his legs off easily.
Llamma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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.
Llamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimson trying to keep a closed guard but Llamma is proving a slippery customer.
Grimson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grimson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Grimson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Llamma defends well.
Llamma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grimson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Llamma trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimson wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Llamma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Llamma throws a leg kick that misses.
Llamma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grimson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Llamma.
Some wild striking there from Grimson.
Grimson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Llamma tries for a takedown but Grimson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Llamma on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Grimson.
No luck for Llamma with that takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Llamma.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimson misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimson misses the target.
Grimson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Grimson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Llamma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimson.
Grimson just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Grimson misses.
A big left from Grimson misses.
Llamma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Llamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Llamma tries for a takedown but Grimson manages to get underhooks.
Grimson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Llamma backwards.
Grimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Llamma.
Grimson misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Llamma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimson has a couple of punches blocked by Llamma.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimson.
Grimson trying to land knees to the body.
Llamma is trying to stall.
Grimson tries to land knees in the clinch but Llamma avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamma stalling in the clinch.
Llamma trying to stall but Grimson improves his position.
Grimson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Llamma will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grimson up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dhali Llamma.
Grimson throws a lazy right hand but Llamma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Llamma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stu Grimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Llamma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimson throws an overhand right that lands on Llamma's shoulder, as Llamma tries to avoid the shot.

Llamma has managed to clinch.
Llamma blocks an uppercut.
Llamma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimson is keeping busy.
Grimson works on Llamma's body with a couple of short punches.
Grimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimson misses with some punches.
Grimson throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llamma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimson is defending well for now.
Grimson lands a shoulder strike.
Grimson digs a right hand underneath Llamma's ribcage. Llamma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grimson lands with a light punch inside.
Grimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Llamma is trying to maintain a safe position but Grimson gets an underhook and turns Llamma into the cage.
Grimson presses Llamma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grimson throws a head punch that misses.
Llamma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimson avoids it.
Grimson tries to throw a body punch but Llamma avoids it by throwing Grimson back against the cage.
Grimson throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Llamma smiles and moves away.
Jab, jab by Grimson - just one landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Llamma slips a jab and a cross from Grimson.

Grimson rushes Llamma and presses him up against the cage.
Grimson is looking to break free of the clinch but Llamma has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Grimson fails to land.
Llamma is trying to stall.
Grimson has a couple of punches blocked by Llamma.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llamma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grimson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Grimson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

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

Llamma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Grimson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Llamma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Grimson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Llamma is aware though and is defending well.
Llamma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Llamma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Llamma 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.
Llamma stopping the sweep attempt from Grimson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Grimson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Llamma tries to clinch there but Grimson circles away.
Llamma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimson.
Grimson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Llamma.
Grimson misses with a wild combination.
Grimson swinging wildly here.
Grimson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llamma slips a jab from Grimson.

Llamma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimson, pushing him back against the cage.
Grimson misses with some punches.
Llamma is looking to control Grimson's arms but Grimson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Llamma has his back to the cage.
Llamma pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Llamma smiles and moves away.
Grimson is looking to slow Llamma down with leg kicks.
Grimson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Llamma sprawls well. Llamma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimson gets slowly back to his feet.
Llamma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Llamma slips under a jab.

Grimson gets caught flat footed, as Llamma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Llamma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grimson has control of Llamma's left arm, preventing Llamma from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Llamma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Llamma has managed to get both his arms back between Grimson's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimson looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimson, not yet.
Grimson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Llamma trying to control but Grimson is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grimson is on top in guard.
Llamma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grimson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Llamma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Llamma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Llamma!
Grimson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grimson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Llamma off and has taken his back!
Grimson keeps control of the position as Llamma tries to break free.

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.

Grimson is persistently looking for the submission but Llamma is defending it well.

Grimson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Llamma tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimson working the ground and pound effectively.
Llamma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dhali Llamma just about did enough to take it.
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.

Grimson looks to throw the jab but Llamma is out of range.
Grimson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimson misses with a straight right.
Grimson misses with the combination.
Grimson throws a hook but Llamma blocks it.
Llamma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimson is out of range and Llamma settles back down.
Grimson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grimson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Llamma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stu Grimson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Llamma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimson.
Llamma tries to clinch up but Grimson circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Grimson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Llamma manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson shoots in for a takedown but Llamma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Grimson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llamma tried to score with a low kick but Grimson checks it.
Llamma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Llamma somewhat.
Llamma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Grimson misses its intended target.
Grimson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimson swinging wildly here.

Llamma gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Llamma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimson avoids it.
Grimson is looking to control Llamma's arms but Llamma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grimson has his back to the cage.
Llamma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Llamma jumps guard but Grimson stands there with Llamma around his waist. Llamma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Llamma tries to pull guard but Grimson won't allow it.
Llamma is trying to maintain a safe position but Grimson gets an underhook and turns Llamma into the cage.
Llamma tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimson avoids the damage to the body.
Grimson is working Llamma over against the cage.
Grimson has a couple of punches blocked by Llamma.
Grimson tries to work over Llamma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimson.
Grimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Llamma.
Grimson tries to work over Llamma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Llamma is trying to maintain a safe position but Grimson gets an underhook and turns Llamma into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grimson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Grimson gets control of Llamma's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grimson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Llamma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grimson controls Llamma momentarily but Llamma frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grimson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Llamma defends it easily.
Llamma sitting in guard here, content to control.

Grimson looking for a guillotine here but Llamma defends easily.

Grimson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Llamma defends it easily.

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.
Llamma preventing the sweep.
Grimson keeping moving, preventing Llamma from controlling successfully.
Grimson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Llamma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimson is out of range and Llamma settles back down.
Grimson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Llamma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Grimson had his way with Dhali Llamma in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Llamma dodges the punch combination from Grimson.
Grimson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimson lands a jab-cross combination.
Grimson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Llamma closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Llamma.
Grimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Llamma stalls.
Grimson misses with a punch on the inside.
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.
Llamma slowing the pace effectively.
Grimson connects with a knee to the head.
Grimson is trying to break free.
Llamma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Llamma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimson is defending well for now.
Llamma missing with knees to the body.
Llamma stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Llamma's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Grimson lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimson.
Grimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Llamma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Llamma controls his hands.
Llamma looking for a takedown.
Grimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Llamma avoiding damage.
Llamma fails to pull guard.
Stu Grimson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhali Llamma.
Grimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimson tries to throw a body punch but Llamma avoids it by throwing Grimson back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dhali Llamma.
Grimson misses with an uppercut. Llamma saw that one coming.
Grimson takes a swing at Llamma's ribcage but misses.
Grimson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Llamma counters by clinching up.
Grimson tries to break free but Llamma pushes him back against the cage.
Llamma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grimson managing to block the knees to the body from Llamma.

Grimson manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Grimson.
Grimson tries for a takedown but Llamma circles away easily

and Llamma moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Llamma.
Llamma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Llamma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grimson working aggressively here.
Llamma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimson is keeping busy.
Llamma effectively controlling the action here.
Grimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Llamma controls his hands.
Llamma trying to land knees to the body.
Grimson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Llamma tries to stall but Grimson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grimson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Llamma blocks an uppercut.
Grimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Llamma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimson is keeping busy.
Llamma tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimson avoids the damage to the body.
Grimson misses with a punch on the inside.
Llamma is looking to control Grimson's arms but Grimson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Llamma has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Llamma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimson is keeping busy.

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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dhali Llamma.
Llamma is looking to clinch but Grimson is avoiding it.
Llamma doesn't manage to clinch there - Grimson circles away.
Stu Grimson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Llamma ducks under a wild hook from Grimson.
Grimson misses with a jab to the body

and Llamma counters by clinching up.
Grimson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grimson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Llamma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimson lands a damaging elbow.
Llamma blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Grimson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grimson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dhali Llamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimson has a couple of punches blocked by Llamma.
A knee to the head by Grimson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Grimson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grimson 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 50:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Grimson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tubes (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.

Liddell
vs
Tubes

205 cm
23
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tubes!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tubes dips to his left and cracks Liddell with an uppercut!
Liddell swinging wildly here.
Tubes looks to land a combination but Liddell avoids it well.
Liddell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liddell cracks Tubes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Liddell.
Liddell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liddell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liddell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tubes moves away from the strike by Liddell.
Liddell thuds a left hand into Tubes's body.
Tubes lands with a good body shot.
Liddell stalks Tubes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tubes's face. Tubes staggers backwards, shaken.
Tubes throws a combination that misses
and Liddell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tubes.
Liddell throws a series of strikes that have Tubes backpedaling.
Tubes looks to land a right hand but Liddell moved out of range.
Liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Liddell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tubes looks to land a right hand but Liddell moved out of range.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Tubes drops his hands momentarily and Liddell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liddell lands a nice shot that snaps Tubes's head back.
Tubes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Liddell cracks Tubes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tubes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tubes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tubes swinging wildly here.
Tubes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Liddell finds it's target.
Liddell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liddell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Liddell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liddell lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tubes shoots in and drives through. Liddell sprawls well.
Liddell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tubes looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell slips a straight right by Tubes.
Tubes misses with a double jab
and Liddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liddell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tubes at a distance.
Tubes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liddell.
Tubes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Tubes misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tubes misses the target.
Tubes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liddell!
Liddell lands with a right hand.
Tubes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liddell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liddell 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.
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tubes circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell lands with a nice body punch.
Tubes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tubes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liddell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tubes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Liddell scores with a nice head shot.
Tubes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Liddell counter with a right hand.
Liddell with a nice cross.
Liddell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tubes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liddell to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Liddell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tubes doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Tubes misses its intended target.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tubes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddell lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tubes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tubes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddell counters with a left and a right that stings Tubes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Liddell.
Liddell lands with a nice combination. Tubes backs away looking to recover.
Tubes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch lands to the side of Tubes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tubes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddell scores with a hook.
Tubes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liddell works the jab nicely.
Tubes misses with a combination
letting Liddell counter with a right hand.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell connects with the punch.
Tubes throws a sloppy body shot
letting Liddell counter with a right hand.
Tubes moves forwards but Liddell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Liddell catches Tubes right on the button with a cross.
Tubes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liddell throws a one two combo.
Liddell's corner calls for a 1-2. Liddell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A left and a right from Liddell both land. Nice combination.
Liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Tubes misses with a double jab
and Liddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chuck Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tubes on the side of the head.
Tubes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liddell finds it's way round the side to connect with Tubes's head.
Liddell lands a body shot.
Tubes misses with a wild combination.
Liddell lands a jab to the head.
Tubes misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tubes is breathing heavily.
Liddell throws a right hand that Tubes ducks under and follows up with a left that Tubes also avoids with ease.
Tubes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddell pinned against the cage. Liddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tubes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liddell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liddell scores with a body shot.
Tubes misses with a combination
and Tubes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tubes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tubes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Liddell there.
Liddell scores with a hook.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tubes misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liddell connects with a body shot.
Tubes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tubes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liddell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tubes doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell dips to his left and cracks Tubes with an uppercut!
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Tubes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tubes.
Tubes slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Tubes misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Tubes backing up. Tubes nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Tubes needs to keep his hands up - Liddell had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Liddell.
Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left lands for Liddell.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tubes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liddell has got the better of the exchanges.
Liddell scores with a sloppy right hand. Tubes should have avoided that one.
Tubes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liddell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liddell connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Liddell.
A lazy left from Liddell finds it's target.
Tubes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Liddell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tubes at a distance.
Liddell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tubes can do to turn this around?
Liddell cracks Tubes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tubes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liddell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tubes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a nice body shot.
Liddell lands with a good body shot.
Liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Liddell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tubes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tubes misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tubes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Liddell walks into a left hand.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tubes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liddell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tubes's head.
Liddell digs a good body shot into Tubes's ribs.
Tubes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liddell stuns Tubes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tubes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Liddell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell lands a jab to the head.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Tubes throws out a loose jab but Liddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tubes throws an overhand right that lands on Liddell's shoulder, as Liddell tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Liddell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tubes circles away quickly and effectively.
Tubes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liddell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tubes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tubes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tubes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tubes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tubes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tubes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab.
Tubes misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a right hand to the body.
Liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tubes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Liddell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Tubes misses with a looping left.
Tubes misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Tubes backing up. Tubes nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Tubes misses with a shot to the body
enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab.
Tubes misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddell throws a right and a left that Tubes avoids nicely.
Tubes throws a shot from downtown. Liddell moves away and avoids it.
Liddell throws a combination that misses
and Tubes counters with a one-two to the body.
Liddell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liddell, as that shot connected.
Liddell works over Tubes's head and body with a nice combination.
Liddell lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Tubes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tubes.
Liddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liddell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tubes's hands.
Liddell dips to his left and cracks Tubes with an uppercut!
Liddell connects with a body shot.
Liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tubes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liddell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tubes in his tracks.
Tubes misses with a hook. Liddell ducked under it nicely.
Tubes throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tubes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab.
Liddell scores with a decent looking hook.
Liddell throws a one two combo.
Liddell lands a glancing blow to the side of Tubes's head.
Liddell scores with a three punch combo!
Liddell tests Tubes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Tubes is just out of range.
Liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Tubes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tubes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell counters with a left to the body.
Liddell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liddell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liddell is working the combinations to good effect here.
Liddell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tubes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tubes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liddell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Liddell moves out of range of the strikes.
Tubes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tubes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liddell throws a shot to the body.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Tubes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to de liver by Liddell. Beautiful body shot.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tubes throws a combination that misses
and Liddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 punch combination from Liddell misses.
Tubes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddell defends it nicely.
Liddell tests Tubes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddell clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Liddell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tubes momentarily.
Tubes shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
Liddell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liddell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tubes misses with a combination
and Liddell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tubes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tubes dives in and grabs Liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes down on Tubes's head and hops out.
Tubes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Liddell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tubes.
Liddell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tubes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Danga de danga de dang - Liddell scores with a four punch combination!
Liddell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tubes doesn't seem bothered though.
Tubes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liddell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liddell connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell lands a nice hook to Tubes's body. Tubes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Liddell scores with a nice right hand.
Tubes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liddell.
Tubes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Tubes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tubes tries to free his leg and advance position but Liddell is retaining full guard.
Tubes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Liddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liddell tries to get out of the position.
Tubes trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Tubes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Liddell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tubes is working an open guard so Liddell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Liddell scores with a jab to the head.
Liddell throws a combination that misses

so Tubes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell is looking to stand up but Tubes isn't so interested in that idea.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tubes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liddell defends well.
Liddell wants to get up but he can't break Tubes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tubes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Liddell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tubes at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddell had his way with Mike Tubes in that round.
That's time! Liddell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Tubes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell avoids the body shot from Tubes.
Tubes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tubes with a hook.
Tubes dodges the punch combination from Liddell.

Tubes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liddell sprawls well initially but Tubes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Liddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tubes on the ground.
Tubes wants to pass the guard but Liddell is defending well.
Liddell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tubes.
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.

Tubes is working for a kimura but Liddell is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liddell is defending against the submission attempts here by Tubes.
Tubes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tubes trying to advance position but Liddell counters by regaining guard.
Tubes trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liddell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tubes takes a swing at Liddell's ribcage but misses.
Tubes misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tubes missing with a left hand there. Liddell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liddell cracks a nice hook into Tubes's ribs.
Liddell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mike Tubes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tubes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Tubes or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddell which made him look bad.
Liddell scores with a jab. Tubes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tubes misses with a jab to the body
and Liddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tubes misses with a wild combination.
Liddell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liddell scores with a three punch combo!
A lazy left from Liddell finds it's target.
Tubes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tubes drops his hands momentarily and Liddell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tubes misses with a double jab
enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Liddell both land. Nice combination.
Jab by Liddell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tubes has his takedown stuffed
and Liddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tubes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liddell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liddell throws a one two combo.
Liddell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tubes drops his hands momentarily and Liddell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tubes walks into a jab.

Tubes is rocked!
Liddell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tubes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liddell stuns Tubes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:43
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:43
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:43

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

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