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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Mook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers has chosen Step Into A World as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Mook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mook. That did some damage!
Mook has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Gary Mook has been cut.
Mook is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers drops Mook with a beautiful combination! Mook stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rogers is looking for the KO!
Mook is rocked!
Mook takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogers connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Mook to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Rogers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brett Rogers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Te Whena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Te Whena comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Garden Knome - Barbarella kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Grey Te Whena will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Yuri Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Grey Te Whena!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Te Whena with a nice cross.
Orlov connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Orlov.
Te Whena slips under a jab.
Te Whena throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Te Whena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Te Whena shoots in for a takedown but Orlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Te Whena slips under a jab from Orlov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Te Whena tries a head kick but it misses.
Te Whena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Grey Te Whena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Te Whena on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Te Whena.
Orlov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Te Whena to the mat! Te Whena manages to get full guard.
Orlov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orlov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orlov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Te Whena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov preventing the sweep.
Orlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Te Whena is retaining full guard.
Te Whena working a defensive guard here.
Orlov wants to control from the top but Te Whena keeps moving.
Orlov is really struggling to control Te Whena but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orlov staying out of range there.
Orlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Te Whena did well to prevent Orlov getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Te Whena is just riding it out for now. Orlov eventually gives up the hold.
Orlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Te Whena sees it coming and defends easily.
Orlov thows a huge punch but Te Whena dodges it nicely.
Orlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Te Whena doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orlov.
Orlov is looking to advance position but Te Whena won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Whena wants to control but Orlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orlov throwing shots but Te Whena is blocking nicely.
Orlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Te Whena keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Te Whena is looking to chop away at Orlov's legs.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Te Whena.
Te Whena misses with a body shot.
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.
Te Whena misses with a takedown
and Orlov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Orlov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Te Whena manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orlov has Te Whena in his guard.
Te Whena stopping the sweep attempt from Orlov.
Orlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Te Whena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Te Whena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Te Whena got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Te Whena has managed to get both his arms back between Orlov's legs - danger averted.
Te Whena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Orlov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Te Whena does no damage.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Te Whena moved out of range nicely.
Te Whena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grey Te Whena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlov misses with a takedown attempt - Te Whena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orlov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Te Whena.
Te Whena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Orlov swinging wildly here.
Te Whena tries to land a leg kick but Orlov saw it coming and moves away.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Te Whena.
A big left from Te Whena misses.
Te Whena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov lands with a straight right. Te Whena didn't see that one coming.
Te Whena catches Orlov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Te Whena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Te Whena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orlov as he jumps to the side.
Yuri Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grey Te Whena.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Orlov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Te Whena is breathing heavily.
Orlov wants to control from the top but Te Whena keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Whena seems keen to control Orlov's posture.
Orlov drops back looking for a leg! Te Whena is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Te Whena manages to kick Orlov off! Orlov jumps back into Te Whena's guard.
Orlov throwing strikes from guard but Te Whena blocks nicely.
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.
Orlov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Te Whena dives on top into guard.
Te Whena trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Te Whena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Te Whena thows a big elbow that misses.
Te Whena trying to control the position from guard on top but Orlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Te Whena is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Te Whena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Te Whena pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orlov is keeping the position for now.
Te Whena wanted to stand there but Orlov had control of the position.
Te Whena is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlov has wrist control.
Orlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Te Whena wanted to stand there but Orlov had control of the position.
Orlov has his foot on Te Whena's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Te Whena works his way back into a safe position though.
Te Whena thows a big elbow that misses.
Orlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Te Whena wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Te Whena postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orlov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yuri Orlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orlov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Te Whena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Te Whena throws a big right hand that misses.
Te Whena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Orlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Te Whena manages to get himself to full guard.
Te Whena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Orlov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Orlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
Orlov shoots for a takedown but Te Whena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Te Whena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to de liver by Te Whena. Beautiful body shot.
Orlov leaves Te Whena with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Te Whena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Te Whena defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Te Whena looks to land a combination but Orlov avoids it well.
Te Whena shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Orlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Te Whena pulls his head out easily.
Te Whena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov actively working from the bottom here.
Te Whena is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Orlov trying to get back to full guard but Te Whena takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Orlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Te Whena in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Te Whena putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Te Whena looking to finish Orlov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Orlov!
Orlov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Te Whena.
Orlov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Te Whena.
Te Whena is landing with some decent strikes but Orlov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Orlov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Te Whena.
Orlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orlov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Orlov is looking for a triangle but Te Whena pushes his legs off easily.
Te Whena won't allow Orlov to sweep him here.
Orlov looking for a guillotine here but Te Whena defends easily.
Orlov has momentary wrist control but Te Whena slips an elbow through the middle.
Te Whena controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Whena is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlov has wrist control.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Te Whena from controlling successfully.
Te Whena is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Te Whena throws and elbow that misses. Orlov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Te Whena's guard. Nice move by Orlov!
Orlov controlling from the top position.
Orlov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Te Whena is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Te Whena has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
Orlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Te Whena from controlling successfully.
Orlov wants to sweep here but Te Whena controlling him for the moment.
Grey Te Whena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuri Orlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Te Whena postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it.
Te Whena throwing strikes but missing.
Orlov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grey Te Whena.
Well Orlov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Orlov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen Sick Puppies-Youre going down as his entrance music. Phil Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Davis misses.
Bass misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bass slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A swing and a miss from Bass.
Bass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bass is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Bass circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bass misses with a two punch combination.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Bass sprawls well.
Teddy Bass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Davis.
Davis looks gassed!
Bass misses the jab.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bass slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bass lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bass slips a straight right by Davis.
Bass feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Davis's calf.
Davis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Bass sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bass.
Bass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bass scores with a jab to the body.
Bass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bass's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bass duly obliges.
Davis is rocked!
Davis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Bass finish him?
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bass closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bass taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bass gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bass stalling in the clinch but Davis improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Bass.
Bass stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Teddy Bass.
Bass clobbers Davis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bass.
Davis takes one to the chin there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bass.
Bass controlling the position.
Bass works to advance to full mount. Davis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Davis can't escape the position.
Bass controlling the pace for now.
Davis can't escape the position.
Bass is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Davis tries for a takedown but Bass circles away easily
and Bass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bass cracks the inside of Davis's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Bass.
Davis looks to land a combination but Bass avoids it well.
Phil Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass lands with a straight right. Davis didn't see that one coming.
Bass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davis is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bass is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Davis.
Bass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bass cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bass gets a clinch.
Bass has Davis pushed against the cage.
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bass throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Bass with a hook.
Bass misses with a straight left.
Bass cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bass lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Bass connects with a right hand. Davis shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bass 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.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Bass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Bass ducks down to avoid it.
Bass throws a shot to the body.
Bass clinches.
Bass prevents the takedown attempt.
Bass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Bass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bass is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bass lands with an overhand left.
Davis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Bass counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bass controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Bass dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Bass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bass closes the distance and clinches.
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bass pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bass is struggling to control the position.
Bass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bass scores with a shot to the body.
Davis moves forwards but Bass connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Bass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.
Davis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bass to the mat! Bass manages to get full guard.
Davis won't allow Bass to sweep him here.
Bass pulls Davis in close to prevent any damage.
Bass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bass is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bass has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bass has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Davis is looking to defend but Bass has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Davis! Bass pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Davis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teddy Bass!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
183 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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21
183 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Storm!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jake Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Jordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jordan's hands.
Jordan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a low kick but Jordan avoids it.
Jordan throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.
Jordan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm lunges at Jordan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jordan's hand.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Storm counters with a nice body shot.
Jordan looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Jordan misses with a kick to the body.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnny Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jordan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jordan missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
Jordan thows a body shot but no joy.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt - Storm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jordan tries to clinch up
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
Jordan wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Jordan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Storm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Storm counters with a nice body shot.
Storm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm misses with a low kick as Jordan jumps back.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
Storm thuds a left hand into Jordan's body.
Storm works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away.
Jordan clinches but Storm breaks the clinch
and Storm counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm thuds his right hand into Jordan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jordan.
Jordan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jordan throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
Jordan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Storm's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Storm swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan lands a jab to the nose.
Jordan scores with a takedown into Storm's 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!
Storm keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Storm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jordan tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Jordan moves into range and clinches up with Storm.
Storm blocks the elbow strike.
Storm is pushing Jordan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jordan is leaning against Storm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Jordan with that takedown attempt.
Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jordan rather than just go for the knockout.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm connects with a body shot.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses
and Storm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jordan misses with a combination
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan darts in trying to clinch
and Storm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan prevents Storm from breaking the clinch.
Jordan keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jordan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan crunches a lovely knee into Storm's ribcage.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.
Jordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Jordan keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Storm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Storm avoiding damage as Jordan throws knees to the body.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jordan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jordan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Storm.
Storm throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
Storm misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm looks to land a combination. Jordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan throws and low kick but Storm moves out of range easily.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Jordan tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
Jordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
A jab lands there for Jordan.
Johnny Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jordan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordan.
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Jordan's head but Jordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jordan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Jake Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Storm, as that shot connected.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Storm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Storm lands a jab.
A left lands for Storm.
Storm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jordan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a body punch but Jordan moves out of range.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jordan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm with a jab.
Jordan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Storm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jordan's hands.
Storm works the jab nicely.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Storm slips under a jab from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm throws a right hand that Jordan ducks under and follows up with a left that Jordan also avoids with ease.
Jordan wants to slow Storm down by chopping away at his legs.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Jordan throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Jordan's head but Jordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jordan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Storm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Storm connects with a single shot there.
Storm scores with a jab. Jordan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jordan misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Jordan avoids the body shot from Storm.
Jake Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jordan dives in and grabs Storm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Storm!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Willson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome to the Jungle. The key to victory for Mike Willson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Willson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman avoids the head kick by Willson.
Jackman rushes Willson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Willson is trying to break free.
Jackman is looking to control Willson's arms but Willson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackman has his back to the cage.
Willson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Willson tries to pull guard but Jackman holds him up against the cage and eventually Willson drops back down to his feet.
Jackman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Willson pulls guard successfully.
Jackman cracks Willson with a solid left hand.
Willson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Willson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackman was well out of range. Poor timing from Willson.
Willson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackman circles away.
Jackman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackman avoids the head kick by Willson.
Willson scores with a nice head shot.
Willson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackman throws out a loose jab but Willson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackman blocks a jab.
Willson is looking to clinch.
Willson throws a shot from downtown. Jackman moves away and avoids it.
Jackman blocks a head kick by Willson.
Willson throws a series of punches but Jackman moves out of range.
Jackman throws a body punch but Willson moves out of range.
Jackman clinches with his opponent.
Jackman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willson misses with a hook. Jackman ducked under it nicely.
Jackman shoots in and bounces Willson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Willson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackman controls the pace.
Jackman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackman advances nicely into full mount.
Jackman punching from mount but Willson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Willson tries to hold on but Jackman pushes him away.
Jackman working Willson over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willson tries to reverse the position but Jackman maintains control.
Jackman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Willson because Jackman loaded up on that one.
Jackman controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willson is looking to escape.
Jackman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Willson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willson is squirming around, avoiding Jackman's attempts to control the action.
Willson wants to hold on but Jackman pushes him away.
Willson is squirming around, avoiding Jackman's attempts to control the action.
Jackman unloading with bombs!
Willson tries to hold on but Jackman pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackman looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackman thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jackman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Willson walks away with a smile on his face. Jackman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Willson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackman circles away quickly and effectively.
Willson misses with a straight left.
Willson tries to clinch but Jackman moves away
and Jackman counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackman trying to control the position but Willson is working away.
Willson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackman is looking to take a break and control but Willson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jackman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jackman trying to control from Willson's half guard. Willson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackman thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Willson wants to sweep here but Jackman controlling him for the moment.
Jackman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackman chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman postures up.
Willson keeping full guard, as Jackman tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Willson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackman chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackman advances to half guard.
Willson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackman is defended easily by Willson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willson wants to clinch.
Jackman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Willson.
Willson forces Jackman back against the cage and clinches.
Jackman has picked Willson up - he's going for a ride! Jackman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jackman trying to mount his opponent but Willson defends it.
Jackman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willson gets back to full guard.
Jackman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jackman 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Willson connects with a looping right hand.
Willson clinches but Jackman breaks the clinch
and Jackman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Willson keeping full guard, as Jackman tries to pass.
Jackman postures up.
Jackman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Willson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackman is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman postures up and lands a big shot to Willson's brow.
Jackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackman trying to control but Willson is working from the bottom.
Jackman slips nicely into half guard.
Jackman trying to control the action but Willson is working from the bottom.
Mike Willson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Willson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackman.
Jackman with the ground and pound but Willson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Willson is wriggling around but Jackman manages to pass to half guard.
Willson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackman wants to advance to full mount but Willson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jackman trying to control but Willson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackman is controlling him.
Willson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackman.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Willson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackman has Willson up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Willson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackman thows a big elbow that misses.
Willson keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Jackman won't allow Willson to get back to his feet.
Jackman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackman pushes down on Willson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Willson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackman pulls his head out easily.
Russell Jackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Willson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Russell Jackman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolly Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake's entrance music is ACDC black ice - spoilin for a fight. A fine choice. Giant has chosen Jolly Green Giant - the Kingsmen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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280 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jolly Giant!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Giant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drake turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Drake manages to end up in side control.
Drake throws an elbow but Giant slips to the side and avoids it well.
Giant pushes Drake away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Drake gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Drake misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Drake tries to score with some ground and pound. Giant controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Drake in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Giant is not content to let Drake control the position.
Drake in the domination position with Giant hanging on.
Giant defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake in side control, throwing shots but Giant defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giant sneaks out the side door and pushes Drake away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Drake slips under a jab.
Giant looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
Giant misses the jab.
Jolly Giant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake clinches up against the cage.
Giant gets underhooks to prevent Drake's takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake trying to control but Giant is working from the bottom.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Giant has wrist control.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drake connects with a couple of short punches.
Giant working a defensive guard here.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake controlling from the top position.
Giant has momentary wrist control but Drake slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Giant is retaining full guard.
Giant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drake postures up in Giant's guard and throws a big left but Giant blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Giant controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
Drake throws and elbow that misses. Giant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Giant!
Giant stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giant scores with a jab.
Giant throws a big shot that misses.
Giant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake shoots in and drives through. Giant sprawls well.
Jolly Giant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Giant.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake is looking to clinch.
Drake closes the distance and clinches up with Giant, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes Giant against the cage but Giant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giant misses with an uppercut.
Giant lands a jab.
Drake is looking to clinch but Giant is avoiding it.
Giant misses with an uppercut.
Drake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Giant defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
Giant scores with a nice head shot.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Giant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giant fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Drake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Giant throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Giant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left lands for Giant.
Giant misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Giant lands a head shot.
Drake moves into range and clinches up with Giant.
Giant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giant misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Giant.
Giant looking to slow down the pace here.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giant is pressed up against the cage. Drake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Giant down to the mat. Giant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Giant rushes Drake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Giant trying to stall but Drake improves his position.
Giant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Giant looking to slow down the pace here.
Giant prevents a body shot from Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake is working for takedown but Giant is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giant trying to stall but Drake improves his position.
Giant blocks an uppercut.
Drake misses with some punches.
Giant looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Giant.
Drake lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Giant is trying to get back to full guard.
Giant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drake wants to control from the top but Giant keeps moving.
Giant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drake is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giant is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Giant wants to get back to his feet but Drake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Giant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Giant is retaining full guard.
Drake postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake trying to control but Giant is working from the bottom.
Giant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good shot there by Giant.
Giant slips under a jab.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake doesn't manage to clinch there - Giant circles away.
Drake looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Giant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake stands up over Giant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Giant wants to stand and escape but Drake is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Giant's head.
Drake throws a strike but Giant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Giant wants to get up but he can't break Drake's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Drake will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Giant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drake 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.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake wants to control from the top but Giant keeps moving.
Giant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Giant wants to stand up but Drake is controlling him.
Drake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Giant is pulling down on Drake's head to control his posture.
Giant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Giant throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Giant looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Giant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Giant's ribcage. Giant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Giant avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Giant is trying to maintain a safe position but Drake gets an underhook and turns Giant into the cage.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Giant to work.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Giant fails to land.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Giant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Giant prevents the takedown attempt.
Drake pushes off an throws an elbow but Giant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drake is working Giant over against the cage.
Drake goes for a takedown attempt but Giant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Giant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake darts in and clinches Giant up against the cage.
Giant prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giant misses with a punch on the inside.
Giant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Drake.
A short uppercut from Giant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Giant.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Drake.
A short right from Drake.
Drake lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Giant avoids the damage to the body.
Drake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Giant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Giant letting Drake take a breather here.
Drake has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Giant is trying to keep an underhook but Drake manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Drake wants to control but Giant is keeping him busy.
Drake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake stops Giant from getting back to his feet.
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Giant's head.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Giant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake with the ground and pound but Giant uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Drake is looking to advance position but Giant has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Drake tries to hold on but Giant postures up.
Jolly Giant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drake, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Drake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mo Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Wickleby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mo Riggins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mo Riggins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mo Riggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Wickleby!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wickleby lands the left hand.
Wickleby just misses with a punch to the body.
Wickleby thows a body shot but no joy.
Riggins lands a two punch combo.
Wickleby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wickleby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wickleby stops Riggins from getting back to his feet.
Wickleby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wickleby throwing shots but Riggins is blocking nicely.
Riggins is looking to control Wickleby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riggins avoid being mounted?
Riggins manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickleby trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wickleby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wickleby slips nicely into half guard.
Riggins wants to control but Wickleby is keeping busy.
Wickleby throws a strike but Riggins avoids it easily and moves to 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.
Wickleby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggins is keeping the position for now.
Riggins trying to control the position.
Wickleby works over Riggins with some ground and pound from guard.
Wickleby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wickleby tries to free his leg and advance position but Riggins is retaining full guard.
Wickleby trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins keeping moving, preventing Wickleby from controlling successfully.
Wickleby connects with a couple of short punches.
Riggins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wickleby.
Riggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Riggins, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riggins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wickleby moves away.
Wickleby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riggins.
Riggins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wickleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riggins.
Riggins dodges the punch combination from Wickleby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wickleby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riggins in his tracks.
Wickleby shoots in for a takedown but Riggins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wickleby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riggins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riggins defending well as Wickleby loads up on a big left hand.
Riggins stalks Wickleby and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wickleby's face. Wickleby staggers backwards, shaken.
Riggins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wickleby slips a jab and a cross from Riggins.
Wickleby just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggins lands with a nice body punch.
Riggins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riggins throws a sloppy body shot
so Wickleby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wickleby is one step ahead there.
Wickleby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Wickleby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wickleby just misses with a punch to the body.
Wickleby walks into a stiff left hand from Riggins.
Wickleby slips a jab and a cross from Riggins.
Riggins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riggins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Riggins.
Wickleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wickleby throws a shot from downtown. Riggins moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Wickleby misses its intended target.
Riggins just misses with a punch to the body.
Wickleby throws the left hand but Riggins avoids the punch easily.
Riggins avoids the body shot from Wickleby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins misses with a wild body shot.
Wickleby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riggins punishes Wickleby's body with a nice straight punch.
Wickleby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Riggins counters with a right hand to the body.
Wickleby lands a lovely overhand right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wickleby checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickleby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Riggins has hold of Wickleby's hands but Wickleby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wickleby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riggins wants to control but Wickleby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Riggins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wickleby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riggins tries to roll over but Wickleby keeps him under control.
Wickleby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wickleby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby prevents Riggins from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wickleby throws out a loose jab but Riggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mo Riggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wickleby shoots for a takedown but Riggins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riggins throws a sloppy head kick and Wickleby moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Wickleby misses
enabling Riggins to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to de liver by Wickleby. Beautiful body shot.
Wickleby looks to throw the jab but Riggins is out of range.
Riggins scores with a jab to the body.
Wickleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riggins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riggins misses the shot to the body.
Wickleby takes a swing at Riggins's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wickleby.
Riggins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Wickleby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby connects with a looping right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Riggins - that will leave a mark!
Wickleby gets a takedown into half guard.
Wickleby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riggins is trying to stand back up but Wickleby is controlling him
Wickleby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wickleby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wickleby thows a huge punch but Riggins dodges it nicely.
Wickleby wants to pass to mount but Riggins is defending the position.
Wickleby throws a strike but Riggins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby working some strikes from top position.
Wickleby trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom.
Riggins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wickleby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riggins's head.
Wickleby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wickleby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wickleby prevents Riggins from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Wickleby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Riggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Riggins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wickleby misses with an uppercut.
Riggins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wickleby's sensitive parts.
Riggins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Riggins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Riggins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wickleby. Wickleby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wickleby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riggins tries to avoid it but Wickleby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riggins to the ground. Riggins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riggins. Wickleby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wickleby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wickleby. Riggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wickleby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Riggins.
Ray Wickleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wickleby slips under a jab.
Wickleby misses with a body shot
and Riggins counters with a nice body shot.
Riggins misses the shot to the body.
Riggins throws a leg kick but Wickleby checks it.
Riggins looks to land a combination but Wickleby avoids it well.
Riggins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wickleby on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riggins jabs at Wickleby's body.
A slow jab from Riggins misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Riggins.
Riggins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wickleby throws a hook but Riggins blocks it.
Riggins misses with a body shot.
Riggins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Riggins with a hook.
Wickleby blocks a jab.
Wickleby scores with a jab to the head.
Wickleby throws a hook to the side of Riggins's head but Riggins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wickleby misses the shot to the body.
Riggins is looking to wear down Wickleby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riggins misses with a wild body shot.
Riggins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Riggins takes one on the button.
Wickleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wickleby slips a jab from Riggins.
Riggins avoids the body shot from Wickleby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickleby avoids the body shot from Riggins.
Riggins staying out of range there.
Riggins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wickleby at a distance.
Wickleby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riggins.
Wickleby misses with a body shot.
Wickleby just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wickleby misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Riggins both land. Nice combination.
Wickleby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riggins looks for the body kick but Wickleby saw that one coming.
Riggins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wickleby's calf.
Wickleby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wickleby misses the jab.
Riggins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Riggins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wickleby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins cracks Wickleby with an open hand slap.
Riggins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riggins scores with a punch to the head.
Riggins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wickleby swings for the body but Riggins moves out of range.
Riggins misses with a looping left.
Wickleby checks a leg kick.
Wickleby swings for the body but Riggins moves out of range.
Mo Riggins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wickleby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riggins manages to avoid it.
Wickleby throws out a loose jab but Riggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wickleby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wickleby just misses with a punch to the body.
Wickleby tries to move into range but Riggins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riggins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wickleby.
Riggins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Riggins.
A big left from Wickleby misses.
A jab lands there for Wickleby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wickleby.
Wickleby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wickleby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wickleby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riggins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riggins swings for the body but Wickleby moves out of range.
Wickleby lands with a shot to the body.
Mo Riggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riggins lands a nice hook to Wickleby's body. Wickleby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wickleby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wickleby takes one on the button.
Wickleby blocks a jab.
Riggins misses with a wild body shot.
Wickleby slips a jab from Riggins.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riggins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riggins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wickleby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riggins moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Riggins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riggins.
Wickleby is rocked!
Riggins ducks under a wild hook from Wickleby.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Riggins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wickleby 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Wickleby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oppolla Doc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brunson Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doc comes to the cage accompanied by Heat - The Jesus and Mary Chain. Doyle has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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280 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oppolla Doc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brunson Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Doc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doyle tries to clinch but Doc moves out of range.
Doyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Doc circles away.
Doyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doc.
The crowd cheers as Doyle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doc doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Oppolla Doc has been cut.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Doc is just out of range.
Doyle moves in looking to clinch but Doc pushes him off.
Doyle tries to clinch there but Doc circles away.
Doyle tries to clinch up.
Doyle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doyle dodges the punch combination from Doc.
Doyle is looking to clinch but Doc is avoiding it.
A jab from Doc misses.
Doyle lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle tries to clinch but Doc is having none of it.
Doyle tries to clinch there but Doc circles away.
Doc keeps the fight on the outside.
Doyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doc defending well as Doyle loads up on a big left hand.
Doyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doyle is looking to clinch but Doc is avoiding it.
Doc misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doyle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doyle moves in looking to clinch but Doc pushes him off.
Doc misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doyle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doyle wants to clinch.
Doyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doc.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doyle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Doc misses.
Doyle throws a combination that misses
and Doc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doyle looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle tries to clinch up
and Doc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doyle tries to clinch but Doc moves away
and Doc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doc cracks Doyle with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doc lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doyle's sensitive parts.
Doc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doyle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doc.
Doc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doyle misses with a body punch
and Doc counters with a leg kick.
Doc bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doyle's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doyle at a distance.
No joy there for Doc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Doc throws a series of punches but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle tries to clinch but Doc moves away
and Doc counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doyle ducks right into an uppercut from Doc.
Doc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doc throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doyle's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle misses with a jab to the body
and Doyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oppolla Doc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oppolla Doc's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Doc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doyle. Doyle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doyle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doc counters with a series of strikes. Doyle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oppolla Doc is winning the standup battle so far.
Doc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doyle to score with a decent uppercut.
Doc lands a nice shot to the body.
Doc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
Doc circles away from the clinch attempt
and Doc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle misses with a body punch
and Doc counters with a crisp one two that drops Doyle! Doc thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Doyle to his feet! Doyle is in big trouble!
Doc lands a big head kick that sends Doyle tumbling to the mat! Doc takes a step backwards and waves Doyle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Brunson Doyle has been cut.
Doyle is breathing heavily.
Doc throws a nice looking combination but Doyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doyle tries to clinch up
and Doc counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doc lands with an uppercut that bounces Doyle off the cage and back into rage.
Doyle wants to clinch but Doc slips to the side
and Doc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Doyle. Doc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doyle tries to clinch
and Doc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doc scores with a hook.
Doyle slips a jab and a cross from Doc.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Doc throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Doc lands a left and a right that send Doyle crashing to the mat, dazed. Doc thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doyle throws the left hand but Doc avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Doc.
Doc connects with a looping right hand.
Doc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oppolla Doc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyle closes the distance but Doc moves to the side
and Doc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doyle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Doc here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A telegraphed right hand from Doyle misses the target.
Doyle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to clinch but Doc moves away
and Doc counters with a left to the body.
Doc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doyle tries to move into range but Doc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doc lands with a shot to the body.
Doyle avoids the head kick by Doc.
Doyle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Doc counters with a stiff right hand.
Doc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Doc.
Doyle clinches but Doc breaks the clinch
and Doc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle throws a nice looking combination but Doc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doyle.
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doyle circles away quickly and effectively.
Doc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doc misses with a double jab
and Doyle counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oppolla Doc dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Doc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doyle is looking to clinch.
Doyle wants to clinch but Doc slips to the side
enabling Doc to counter with a crisp jab.
Doc just misses with a punch to the body.
Doc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Doyle closes the distance but Doc moves to the side
and Doc counters with a three punch combo that has Doyle backing up. Doyle nods at Doc to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doc fails to land with a series of punches.
Doc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doyle circles away quickly and effectively.
Doyle wants to clinch but Doc slips to the side
and Doc counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Doyle.
Doyle closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Doc counter with a right hand.
Brunson Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doc tries to bum rush Doyle with a series of wild strikes but Doyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doc circles away from the clinch attempt
and Doc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doyle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Doc counters with a series of strikes. Doyle will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to clinch up
and Doc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doc misses with a two punch combination.
Doc circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Doc counter with a right hand.
Doyle wants to clinch
and Doc counters with a left and a right that stings Doyle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Doc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brunson Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doyle looks to clinch
enabling Doc to counter with a crisp jab.
Doc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Doyle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Doyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doc throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Doc misses.
Doyle wants to clinch but Doc slips to the side
and Doc counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doyle looks to clinch
and Doc counters with a right hand to the body.
Doc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doyle counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doc misses with a double jab.
Doyle tries to clinch
and Doc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doyle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Doc counters with a three punch combo that has Doyle backing up. Doyle nods at Doc to acknowledge the strikes.
Doyle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Doc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doc stalks Doyle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doyle's face. Doyle staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oppolla Doc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doc has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oppolla Doc!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carwin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama Said Knock You Out. Potter has chosen THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT as his entrance music. Carter Potter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carter Potter!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Potter avoids the body shot from Carwin.
Potter throws a head kick that misses.
Carwin throws a hook to the side of Potter's head but Potter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potter throws the left hand but Carwin avoids the punch easily.
Carwin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Potter scores with a shot to the body.
Potter misses with a head kick.
Carwin tries to clinch up but Potter circles away and keeps his distance.
Potter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carwin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carwin walks into a straight right hand from Potter.
Carwin scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carwin taking some punishment here, with Potter in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter wants to pass to mount but Carwin is defending the position.
Carwin wants to get back to full guard.
Potter trying to control from half guard but Carwin is working away.
Carwin is looking for a sweep. Potter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Potter thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carwin to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Potter working some strikes from top position.
Potter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Potter tries to free his leg and advance position but Carwin is retaining full guard.
Carwin is trying to keep Potter in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Potter trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Carwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Potter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Potter preventing the sweep.
Potter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Potter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carwin is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is trying to get back to half guard.
What's Carwin going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Potter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Potter working away.
Carwin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Potter working away.
Carwin is trying to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
Carwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carwin's hands.
Potter misses with a looping left.
Potter pushes Carwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Carwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carwin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Potter looks gassed!
Carwin misses with an elbow over the top.
Potter lands with a short shot to the head.
Carwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Potter controls his hands.
Carwin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Potter misses with the head strike.
Potter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potter blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Potter as Carwin tries to tie him up.
Carwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carter Potter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Potter moves out of range as Carwin strikes.
Potter keeps the fight on the outside.
Potter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carwin with a jab.
It looks like Carter Potter has been cut.
Potter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Potter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carwin manages to avoid it.
Carwin misses with the combination.
Potter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carwin scoring well with a low kick there.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Potter tests Carwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter blocks a low kick nicely.
Potter clinches but Carwin breaks the clinch
and Carwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potter misses the jab.
Carwin slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
Carwin cracks Potter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carwin clinches with his opponent.
Carwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potter's elbow.
Carwin lands a nice uppercut.
Potter is trying to break the clinch but Carwin is controlling him.
Carwin prevents a body shot from Potter.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Potter throwing strikes from guard but Carwin blocks nicely.
Potter slips nicely into half guard.
Carwin trying to control here.
Potter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carwin's head.
Carwin gets full guard.
Carwin keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Carwin pulls Potter in close to his closed guard and prevents Potter from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Potter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Potter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carwin's guard.
Carwin gets full guard.
Carwin working a defensive guard here.
Potter preventing the sweep.
Potter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carwin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Potter is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin tries to roll over but Potter keeps him under control.
Carwin is refusing to be controlled, as Potter sits in half guard.
Potter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carwin is concentrating on defense, preventing Potter from advancing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carwin's head.
Still in half guard, Potter seems content to control.
Potter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Carwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carter Potter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Carwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Potter slips under a jab from Carwin.
Potter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Potter lands with a good body shot.
Potter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carwin.
Potter throws out a leg kick but Carwin moves out of range and Potter only half commits.
Potter blocks a low kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Potter, as that shot connected.
Carwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter.
Potter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Potter scores with a three punch combo!
Potter throws a lazy right hand but Carwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carwin misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Potter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carwin manages to avoid it.
Potter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carwin throws out the jab.
Potter clinches up with Carwin and pushes him back against the cage.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carwin backwards.
Carwin lands a body shot.
Carwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Potter controls his hands.
Carwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potter.
Carwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Carwin.
Potter slowing the pace effectively.
Potter digs a right hand underneath Carwin's ribcage. Carwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Potter gets through Carwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Potter.
Potter lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Potter.
Carwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potter lands a body punch.
Potter works on Carwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carwin backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Potter.
Potter stalling against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Potter.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
Potter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Potter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Potter.
Carwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potter gets through Carwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Potter.
Potter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carwins head.
Potter lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Potter.
A short right from Potter.
A left hand lands to the body for Potter.
Potter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Potter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carwin or not.
Potter lands a shot to the body.
Potter lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potter has a takedown stuffed.
Shane Carwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter connects with a body shot.
Carwin tries to clinch but Potter moves out of range.
Potter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch but Carwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potter swings for the body but Carwin moves out of range.
Potter misses with a body kick.
Carwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carwin pushes Potter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Potter lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin manages to break the clinch.
Carwin throws a looping overhand right but Potter ducks down to avoid it.
Carwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carwin missing with a left hand there. Potter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carwin missing with a left hand there. Potter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Carwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potter lands a jab to Carwin's midsection.
A punch combination from Potter misses.
Carwin misses with a shot to the body
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potter misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potter circles away quickly and effectively.
Potter thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Potter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Potter 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Potter!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elizondo Tacos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ian Noonan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Noonan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elizondo Tacos!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacos throws out a leg kick but Noonan moves out of range and Tacos only half commits.
Tacos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noonan misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Tacos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Noonan as he checks the leg kick.
Tacos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noonan throws a looping overhand right but Tacos ducks down to avoid it.
Noonan lands a slapping body shot.
Noonan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noonan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tacos is just out of range.
A jab from Tacos does it's job there.
Tacos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elizondo Tacos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacos misses with a jab to the body
and Noonan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Noonan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tacos.
Tacos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noonan.
Tacos avoids the body shot from Noonan.
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacos was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tacos.
Tacos fails to land the takedown.
Tacos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tacos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Noonan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Noonan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tacos is one step ahead there.
Tacos trying to control but Noonan is working from the bottom.
Tacos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Noonan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tacos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Noonan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacos won't allow Noonan to sweep him here.
Noonan is working hard here to advance position.
Tacos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noonan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noonan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tacos's guard.
Noonan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tacos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noonan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noonan throwing strikes but missing.
Tacos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noonan manages to get himself to full guard.
Tacos throws a strike but Noonan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tacos is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tacos is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tacos looking to pass the guard.
Noonan keeping moving, preventing Tacos from controlling successfully.
Tacos passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Tacos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noonan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Noonan moves into full guard.
Tacos pushing down on Noonan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Noonan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tacos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tacos's back!
Noonan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Noonan is trying to stick to Tacos's back but Tacos is turning into Noonan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Noonan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tacos.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noonan is on top in guard.
Tacos keeping moving, preventing Noonan from controlling successfully.
Noonan lands a couple of elbows.
Noonan is working Tacos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elizondo Tacos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noonan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Noonan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tacos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noonan lands a body shot.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacos moves away.
Tacos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tacos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noonan cracks Tacos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noonan blocks a leg kick.
Tacos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Noonan finds it's way through Tacos's defenses.
Tacos misses the shot to the body.
Tacos throws a head kick but Noonan moves out of range.
Noonan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Noonan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Noonan connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan swings for the body but Tacos moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Noonan as he connects with a hook.
Tacos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tacos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noonan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Tacos misses
and Noonan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tacos misses with a body punch
and Noonan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noonan throws out a powerful jab.
Tacos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tacos defending well as Noonan loads up on a big left hand.
Tacos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tacos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noonan.
Tacos misses with a body punch
and Noonan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tacos throws a looping overhand right but Noonan ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacos tries for a takedown but Noonan circles away easily
and Noonan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tacos misses with a body shot.
Tacos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tacos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noonan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tacos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noonan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noonan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tacos shoots in and drives through. Noonan sprawls well.
Tacos catches Noonan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacos was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
Noonan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tacos.
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacos was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
Noonan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noonan throws a big shot that misses.
Noonan is looking to wear down Tacos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tacos lands a right hook to the body.
Noonan throws a jab when Tacos was well out of range.
Tacos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noonan throws a series of punches but Tacos avoids them all with ease.
Tacos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noonan counters with a right hand to the body.
Ian Noonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elizondo Tacos.
Tacos is breathing heavily.
Noonan throws a nice looking combination but Tacos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noonan misses with a wild body shot.
Tacos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tacos throws a leg kick
and Noonan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tacos connects with a solid leg kick.
Noonan misses with the combination.
Ian Noonan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tacos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Noonan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan misses with a wild body shot.
Tacos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noonan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacos manages to avoid it.
Noonan throws a body punch but Tacos moves out of range.
No joy there for Tacos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tacos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noonan looks to land a right hand but Tacos moved out of range.
Noonan checks a leg kick.
Tacos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noonan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tacos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Tacos with that takedown attempt.
Noonan dips to his left and cracks Tacos with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Noonan dominated that second 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.
Noonan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tacos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tacos misses with a takedown
and Noonan counters with a straight right hand.
Tacos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Noonan counter with a right hand.
Noonan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noonan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Noonan duly obliges.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tacos.
Tacos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noonan.
Noonan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tacos on the side of the head.
Noonan sizes up Tacos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noonan stalks Tacos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tacos's face. Tacos staggers backwards, shaken.
Noonan lands a slapping body shot.
Tacos throws a leg kick but Noonan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noonan lands a really nice looking cross but Tacos seems unphased.
Tacos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan throws a sloppy body shot
and Tacos counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Noonan finds it's way through Tacos's defenses.
Tacos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noonan cracks Tacos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Noonan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noonan takes a swing at Tacos's ribcage but misses.
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacos was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
Tacos tries to land a front kick but Noonan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noonan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tacos misses with a takedown attempt
and Noonan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ian Noonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elizondo Tacos.
Tacos moves forwards but Noonan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tacos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Noonan takes a swing at Tacos's ribcage but misses.
Noonan misses with a shot to the body
and Tacos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Noonan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tacos.
Tacos throws the kick towards the body but Noonan avoids it.
Noonan throws a one two combo.
Tacos fails with the takedown
letting Noonan counter with a right hand.
Noonan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tacos. Tacos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noonan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noonan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noonan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tacos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Tacos misses
and Noonan counters with a left to the body.
Noonan scores with a hook.
Noonan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tacos avoids the body shot from Noonan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Noonan misses the target.
Tacos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noonan manages to avoid it.
Noonan scores with a hook to the body. Tacos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Noonan. That snapped Tacos's head back.
A left and a right from Noonan both land. Nice combination.
Noonan works Tacos's body with a nice hook.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacos moves away.
Noonan scores with a jab to the body.
Noonan staying out of range there.
Tacos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noonan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tacos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Noonan!
Noonan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tacos looking to control but Noonan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacos throwing strikes but Noonan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Noonan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tacos.
Tacos preventing the sweep.
Tacos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noonan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tacos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noonan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Noonan swings for the body but Tacos moves out of range.
Tacos misses with a shot to the body
and Noonan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacos thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Noonan clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tacos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tacos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tacos.
Noonan cracks Tacos with a good jab.
Tacos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noonan throws a hook but Tacos blocks it.
Tacos misses the body punch
and Noonan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tacos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noonan swings for the body but Tacos moves out of range.
Noonan misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noonan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noonan misses with a body punch
and Tacos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Noonan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Noonan slips a jab from Tacos.
Noonan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noonan scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Noonan.
Tacos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noonan.
Tacos tries for a takedown but Noonan circles away easily
and Noonan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noonan lands with a shot to the body.
Tacos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Noonan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noonan scores with a hook.
Noonan lands with a straight right. Tacos didn't see that one coming.
Noonan lands with a cross.
Tacos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Noonan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Noonan misses with a body shot
and Tacos counters with an outside leg kick.
Tacos throws a looping overhand right but Noonan ducks down to avoid it.
Noonan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tacos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tacos misses with a shot to the body
and Noonan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tacos thinking.
Tacos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noonan.
Tacos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tacos throws a lazy body kick
and Noonan counters with a nice body shot.
Ian Noonan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noonan scores with a hook to the body. Tacos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noonan jabs Tacos right on the nose. Tacos blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noonan scores with a punch to the head.
Noonan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noonan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Tacos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tacos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noonan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Noonan looks to land a combination but Tacos avoids it well.
Tacos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tacos circles away quickly and effectively.
Noonan cracks Tacos with a good jab.
Noonan avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Noonan does no damage.
Tacos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Noonan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tacos looks for the body kick but Noonan saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Noonan - just one landing.
Noonan blocks the body kick.
Tacos tries for a takedown but Noonan circles away easily
and Noonan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Noonan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tacos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tacos walks into a straight right hand from Noonan.
Tacos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tacos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noonan.
Noonan punishes Tacos's body with a nice straight punch.
Tacos misses the shot to the body.
Tacos scores with a kick to the body.
Tacos stuns Noonan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noonan misses the shot to the body.
Noonan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noonan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noonan lands a right hook to the body.
Tacos misses with a shot to the body
and Noonan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noonan misses with a double jab
and Tacos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tacos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Noonan checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Noonan had his way with Elizondo Tacos in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Noonan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tacos misses with a low kick as Noonan jumps back.
Noonan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tacos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tacos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tacos thows a body shot but no joy.
Noonan misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tacos.
Noonan misses with a body shot.
Noonan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tacos can do to turn this around?
Tacos fails with the takedown.
Noonan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tacos's head.
Noonan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noonan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tacos at a distance.
Tacos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Noonan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noonan. Tacos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noonan misses with a wild body shot.
Noonan cracks Tacos with a good jab.
Tacos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noonan's head.
Tacos staying out of range there.
Noonan throws a hook but Tacos blocks it.
Tacos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noonan pinned against the cage. Noonan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ian Noonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elizondo Tacos.
Tacos misses with a low kick.
Noonan catches Tacos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Noonan lands a jab to Tacos's midsection.
Noonan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noonan misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Noonan.
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacos was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
Noonan lands a nice looking body shot.
Noonan misses with a jab to the body
and Tacos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tacos slips a jab from Noonan.
Tacos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tacos throws a low kick but Noonan avoids it.
Noonan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noonan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tacos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tacos tries to score with a low kick but Noonan moves his leg out of the way.
Noonan misses with an uppercut.
Tacos sizes up Noonan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacos tries a low kick but Noonan avoids it.
Noonan misses with a body shot.
Tacos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noonan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Noonan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tacos circles away quickly and effectively.
Noonan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noonan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Noonan misses with a wild body shot.
Noonan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacos moves away.
Tacos moves out of range as Noonan strikes.
Noonan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Noonan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Tacos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tacos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Noonan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noonan catches Tacos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tacos misses with a takedown
and Noonan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tacos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noonan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noonan misses with a series of wild punches.
Noonan throws a body punch but Tacos moves out of range.
Elizondo Tacos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noonan jabs at Tacos's body.
Noonan takes a swing at Tacos's ribcage but misses.
Tacos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noonan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Noonan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noonan 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Noonan!
Ian Noonan is the new light heavyweight champion!
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