Bloody White Christmas PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uncomfortably Numb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Rock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Numb
vs
Rock

175 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uncomfortably Numb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Rock!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Rock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Numb stuffs the takedown.
Numb misses with a wild body shot.

Numb feints and as Rock raises his hands in defense, Numb changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Numb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Numb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Numb 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.
Numb looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Numb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Numb is pushing down on Rock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rock is fighting to maintain full guard but Numb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Numb is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Numb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rock defends it well.

Numb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Numb has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Numb has hold of Rock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Numb goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rock is on top in guard.

Numb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Numb is tightening it up a little... Rock has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rock reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rock taps out! nice BJJ there by Numb!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Uncomfortably Numb!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Gould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Atrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gould comes to the cage accompanied by skillet-monster. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gould
vs
Atrell

180 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Gould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Atrell!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gould swats away the attempt to clinch by Atrell.
Atrell throws a lazy right hand but Gould sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atrell throws a head kick but Gould moves out of range.
Atrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gould.
Atrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atrell.
Atrell throws a head kick but Gould moves out of range.
Atrell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gould will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

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

It looks like Nathan Gould has been cut.
Gould is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Atrell has Gould up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atrell avoiding damage.

Atrell breaks the clinch.
Paul Atrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atrell cracks Gould with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Atrell's corner calls for a 1-2. Atrell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paul Atrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atrell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gould chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atrell can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gould takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Atrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gould chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atrell can pounce on him.
Atrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Atrell.

Atrell has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Atrell throws an elbow but misses.
Atrell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gould is pressed up against the cage. Atrell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gould down to the mat. Gould avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Atrell lands a really nice looking cross but Gould seems unphased.

Atrell instigates a clinch.

Atrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Atrell moves into the clinch.

Atrell gets control of Gould's arms and successfully pulls guard. Atrell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Atrell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Atrell is looking to stand up but Gould isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gould drops back looking for a leg! Atrell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atrell manages to kick Gould off! Gould jumps back into Atrell's guard.
Atrell wants to stand but Gould is controlling the position.

Gould drops back looking for a leg! Atrell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atrell manages to kick Gould off! Gould jumps back into Atrell's guard.
Atrell has Gould pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Atrell is looking to stand up but Gould isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Atrell clinches with his opponent.

Atrell lands a takedown into guard.

Gould has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atrell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Atrell forces Gould back against the cage and clinches.
Atrell tries a knee to the head but Gould blocks it.

Atrell breaks from the clinch.
Gould takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gould will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body kick from Atrell.

Atrell pushes Gould up against the cage in a clinch.
Atrell misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gould avoids the elbow strike from Atrell, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atrell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Atrell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Atrell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Atrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Gould drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gould jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atrell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gould. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atrell wants to stand and escape but Gould is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atrell pulls Gould in to control the position.
Atrell wants to get back to his feet but Gould is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Gould drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gould jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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.
Atrell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gould looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Atrell fails with an attempt to clinch.

Atrell clinches up with Gould and pushes him back against the cage.
Atrell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gould avoids it.

Atrell manages to break the clinch.
Paul Atrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gould takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atrell keeps Gould at a distance using the push kick.
Gould tries to move into range but Atrell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Atrell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gould's calf.

Atrell has Gould up against the cage in a clinch.

Atrell has clasped his hands together around Gould's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Atrell wants to stand but Gould is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Atrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Gould's cut.
That's time! Gould's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Atrell lands a head kick. Gould smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Atrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atrell swings for the body but Gould moves out of range.
Gould fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atrell!

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

Gould is rocked!
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!

Atrell closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Gould is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atrell.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Atrell jumps guard.
Gould seems to have got his legs back now.
Atrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Atrell, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gould stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atrell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Gould thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atrell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gould tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gould tries for a takedown but Atrell manages to get underhooks.
Atrell throws a knee to the head but misses.

Atrell gets control of Gould's arms and successfully pulls guard. Atrell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Gould thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gould drops back looking for a leg! Atrell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atrell manages to kick Gould off! Gould jumps back into Atrell's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gould is one step ahead there.
Atrell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gould is controlling him.
Gould tries to free his leg and advance position but Atrell is retaining full guard.
Atrell managing to control the position.

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.
Gould won't allow Atrell to get back to his feet.

Gould 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Atrell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Atrell jumps guard and drags Gould to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gould stops Atrell from standing up.
Nathan Gould has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Atrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Atrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Atrell 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 24:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Atrell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onufry Zagloba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fergus McDugan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onufry Zagloba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fergus McDugan's chin.

Zagloba
vs
McDugan

176 cm
24
245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

198 cm
20
225 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Onufry Zagloba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fergus McDugan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Zagloba with that takedown attempt.
McDugan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Zagloba counters with a shoot takedown. McDugan fights it but they end up in guard.
Zagloba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zagloba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zagloba wants to control from the top but McDugan keeps moving.
Zagloba is really struggling to control McDugan but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zagloba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Zagloba 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.

Zagloba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDugan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zagloba has McDugan in his guard.
McDugan throws a big right hand that misses.

Zagloba is looking for a triangle but McDugan pushes his legs off easily.
McDugan trying to control but Zagloba is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zagloba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDugan defends well.
McDugan trying to control the position from guard on top but Zagloba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zagloba looking for a guillotine here but McDugan defends easily.
McDugan controlling from the top position.

Zagloba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDugan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDugan trying to control but Zagloba is working from the bottom.

McDugan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zagloba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDugan has managed to get both his arms back between Zagloba's legs - danger averted.

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

McDugan is posturing up here but Zagloba has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McDugan tries to roll out but it's too tight and McDugan has to tap! Slick submission there by Zagloba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Onufry Zagloba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristobel James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

James
vs
Hicken

185 cm
24
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

192 cm
24
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristobel James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bret Hicken!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a body shot.
James throws a shot from downtown. Hicken moves away and avoids it.
Hicken blocks a jab.
James misses with a straight right.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Hicken is just out of range.
Hicken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicken lands the left hand.
Hicken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hicken.
Kristobel James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from James does no damage.
A big left from James misses.
James slips a jab from Hicken.

Hicken closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming James to the mat! James manages to get full guard.
Hicken trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hicken on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hicken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hicken is stalling in the full guard.
Hicken stops James from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James throws a combination. Hicken tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Bret Hicken has been cut.
James misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hicken.
Hicken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hicken's head.
A shot to the body from James misses

and Hicken counters with a takedown into side control.
Hicken with the ground and pound but James regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hicken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hicken trying to control from James's half guard. James has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hicken trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicken thows a big elbow that misses.
James wants to stand but Hicken is controlling the position.
Hicken wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James looks to land a right hand but Hicken moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James looks to throw the jab but Hicken is out of range.
Hicken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hicken moves out of range as James strikes.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hicken moves away from the strike by James.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicken moves out of range of the strikes.
James throws a leg kick but Hicken checks it.
Hicken cracks James with an open hand slap.

Hicken instigates a clinch.
Hicken has a couple of punches blocked by James.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicken throws a head punch that misses.
Hicken taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hicken tries a body shot but James blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James looks to land a left hand but Hicken moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hicken slips a jab from James.
Hicken digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
Hicken throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Hicken slips a jab from James.
Hicken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hicken to score with a decent uppercut.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicken.
James misses with a double jab
and Hicken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James throws out a loose jab but Hicken uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.

Hicken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hicken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hicken jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a jab when Hicken was well out of range.
James connects with a right hand. Hicken shakes it off.
Hicken cracks James with an open hand slap.
James loads up on a big right hand but Hicken slips the punch.
Hicken scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
James is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hicken's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Hicken pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Hicken is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hicken throws a head punch that misses.
Hicken prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Hicken lands a right hand.
Hicken misses with a body punch.
Hicken lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Hicken misses with the head strike.
Hicken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hicken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Hicken won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicken lands with a left to the head.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hicken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hicken throws a head punch that misses.

Hicken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James throws a hook but Hicken avoids it easily.
James misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hicken to counter with a crisp jab.
James misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James throws a hook but Hicken blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Hicken. Beautiful body shot.
James misses the jab.
Hicken has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James loads up on a big right hand but Hicken slips the punch.
Hicken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicken throws a hook but James blocks it.
Hicken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bret Hicken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hicken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hicken moves out of range of the strikes.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
Hicken ducks under a wild hook from James.
James takes a swing at Hicken's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Hicken - just one landing.
Hicken lands an overhand right.
Hicken staying out of range there.
A jab from James misses.
Hicken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
James scores with a jab to the body.
James throws a body kick that misses.
James misses with a jab to the body
and Hicken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicken slips under a jab.
James thuds a left hand into Hicken's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from James misses.
James throws a looping overhand right but Hicken ducks down to avoid it.
James misses with a straight right.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicken was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James misses with a straight right.
Hicken moves out of range as James strikes.
Hicken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hicken slips under a jab.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James throws a combination that misses
and Hicken counters with a straight right hand.
Hicken defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Hicken misses with a wild body shot.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Hicken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bret Hicken's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicken fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James throws out a leg kick but Hicken moves out of range and James only half commits.
James throws a shot from downtown. Hicken moves away and avoids it.
Hicken staying out of range there.
James looks to land a left hand but Hicken moved out of range nicely.
Hicken scores with a jab.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws out a loose jab but Hicken uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hicken throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. James was covering up waiting for the punch and Hicken finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping moving, preventing Hicken from controlling successfully.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicken trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicken thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hicken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hicken trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hicken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James throws a hook to the side of Hicken's head but Hicken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James misses with a looping right.
James slips under a jab.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicken.
Kristobel James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Hicken misses.
Hicken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Hicken clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Hicken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from James.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hicken.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hicken slips under a jab from James.
Hicken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James takes a swing at Hicken's ribcage but misses.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Hicken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicken misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicken sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Hicken drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Hicken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicken avoiding damage.
Hicken continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hicken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Hicken.
Hicken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hicken misses with a body punch.
James tries to break free but Hicken pushes him back against the cage.
Hicken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James prevents a body shot from Hicken.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hicken tries a body shot but James blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Hicken really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bret Hicken's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicken.
Hicken tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hicken somewhat.
Hicken moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicken ducks under a wild hook from James.
James throws a jab when Hicken was well out of range.
James misses with a straight left.
James misses with a straight right.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from James misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hicken counters with a left to the body.
Hicken shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicken walks into a straight right hand from James.
Jab from Hicken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with an uppercut.
Hicken slips a jab from James.
Hicken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Hicken's shoulder, as Hicken tries to avoid the shot.
James misses with an uppercut. Hicken saw that one coming.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James throws a big shot that misses.

Hicken clinches up against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Hicken has him pressed against the cage.
James letting Hicken take a breather here.
Hicken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hicken is stalling 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.
James blocks a body shot from Hicken.
Hicken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hicken.
Hicken misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hicken.
Hicken throws a head punch that misses.
Hicken throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hicken on the inside.
A short left from Hicken.
A head punch on the inside from Hicken fails to land.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Hicken has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicken slowing the pace effectively.
Hicken scores with a hook to the body.
Hicken digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Good body shot from Hicken.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hicken.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Nice body punch from Hicken.
Hicken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hicken is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hicken lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hicken lands a left hand.
James takes a shot to the head.
Hicken lands a right hand.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hicken has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hicken.
Hicken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hicken has James pressed against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Hicken has him pressed against the cage.
Hicken lands with a light punch inside.
Hicken lands with a light punch inside.
James being controlled against the cage.
James wants to break free but Hicken has control.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Hicken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Hicken dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bret Hicken's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

James throws a hook to the side of Hicken's head but Hicken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicken moves out of range of the strikes.

Hicken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hicken digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Hicken stalling the fight.
Hicken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Hicken misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocks an uppercut.
James tries to break the clinch but Hicken is controlling the position.
Hicken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hicken has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hicken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to break free but Hicken has control.
Hicken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hicken misses with the head strike.
Hicken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hicken lands with a left to the head.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hicken - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hicken scores with a hook to the body.
Hicken effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hicken.
Hicken is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicken works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
James tries to break free but Hicken pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hicken fails to land.
A short right from Hicken.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hicken.
Hicken is working James over against the cage.
Hicken keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hicken works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Good body shot from Hicken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicken lands a body punch.
James takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hicken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hicken lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Hicken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hicken.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Hicken has double underhooks.
Hicken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hicken's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

James is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Hicken scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicken stalling in the clinch.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hicken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James can't break the clinch.
James is trying to break free.
Bret Hicken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hicken avoiding damage.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hicken has him pressed against the cage.
Bret Hicken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hicken pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Hicken lands a body shot.
Kristobel James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicken displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Hicken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hicken 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 44:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 44:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Hicken!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Augello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Augello
vs
Knox

199 cm
24
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Augello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Knox!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augello moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
An inside leg kick lands from Augello.
Augello lands a right hook to the body.

Augello rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Augello tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Augello.
Augello lands with a left to the head.
Augello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Augello is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Augello unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox looks gassed!
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!
Augello stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Augello is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Augello lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Mike Knox has been cut.
Augello lands an elbow inside.
Augello connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knox's face.
Augello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knox up against the cage.
Augello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
Augello with a knee to the head.
Augello landing knees to the head.
Augello lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Mike Knox's cut even more.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Augello dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Augello lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Augello scores with a shoulder strike.
Augello lands an elbow inside.
Knox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Augello is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Augello.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Augello.
Augello lands an uppercut.
Augello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Augello lands an elbow inside that Knox shrugs off.
Knox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Augello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Augello unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Augello tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Augello lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Augello is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Augello.
Augello stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Augello lands a damaging elbow.

The cut above Mike Knox's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Augello.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augello scores with a nice hook to the head.
Augello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Augello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Augello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augello avoids it.
A short right from Augello on the inside.
Augello stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Augello lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Augello.
Augello is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Augello lands with a light punch inside.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Augello slows down the pace here.
Augello lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Mike Knox's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Augello lands a right hand.
Augello lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Augello.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox tries to circle away but Augello has him pinned against the cage.
Augello lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Knox's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Augello!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maipazong Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Diaz
vs
Lee

190 cm
24
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
199 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emanuel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maipazong Lee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee cracks Diaz with a good jab.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Maipazong Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Diaz shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lee pushes Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Maipazong Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee 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.
Lee lands a jab.
Maipazong Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee jabs at Diaz's body.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into rage.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lee lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maipazong Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Emanuel Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Lee throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Lee.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Diaz is rocked!
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee jabs at Diaz's body.
Jab by Lee.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emanuel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Lee takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maipazong Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maipazong Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 24:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maipazong Lee!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishmael Boorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boorg has chosen Holly Jolly Christmas as his entrance music. Steven Champ is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Champ
vs
Boorg

197 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
239 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ishmael Boorg!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champ blocks a head kick by Boorg.
Champ fails in his attempt to clinch.
Champ fails with an attempt to clinch.

Boorg closes the distance and clinches.
Champ tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boorg with a knee to the head.

It looks like Steven Champ has been cut.
Champ takes an elbow to the temple.
Boorg throws an elbow but it misses.
Boorg lands a nice uppercut.
Boorg lands an elbow just above Champ 's eye.
Boorg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Champ misses with a knee strike.
Boorg trying to land knees to the body.
Champ takes an elbow to the temple.
Boorg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Champ tries to land a knee to the head but Boorg blocks with his arms.
Champ with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Champ tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boorg avoids it.
Champ drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boorg pulls his leg out and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boorg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Steven Champ's cut is getting worse.
Champ trying to land knees to the body.
Boorg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Boorg.
Boorg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boorg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Champ backwards.
Boorg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boorg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Champ.
Boorg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Steven Champ's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Champ misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boorg is defending well for now.
Boorg lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Boorg.

Jeez, Steven Champ's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Champ creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boorg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steven Champ's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ishmael Boorg!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Penagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penagos comes to the cage accompanied by Somebody Gonna Get Their Ass Whooped!. Rivers has chosen Superbeast as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penagos
vs
Rivers

183 cm
22
191 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

187 cm
24
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Penagos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Rivers!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penagos throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Penagos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penagos moves away.
Rivers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penagos misses with a double jab
and Rivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers lands a two punch combo.
Penagos throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
Rivers scores with a body shot.
Penagos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivers.
Penagos is breathing heavily.
Penagos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers takes a swing at Penagos's ribcage but misses.
Rick Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penagos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rivers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Penagos rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Rivers. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rivers lands with a nice body punch.
Rivers connects with a single shot there.
Rivers cracks the inside of Penagos's front leg.
Penagos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penagos circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivers scores with a shot to the body.
Rivers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Penagos checks it.
Penagos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rivers. That one must have hurt.
Rivers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penagos backs up against the cage.

It looks like Carlos Penagos has been cut.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Penagos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rivers - the referee stops the clock and Penagos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rivers. Penagos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rivers misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penagos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers thumps Penagos with a low kick.
Rivers lands with a good body shot.
Penagos needs to keep his hands up - Rivers had a free shot at his head there.
Rivers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Rivers - just one landing.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penagos.
Penagos throws out a loose jab but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penagos blocks the body kick.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penagos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers connects with a jab.
Rivers tries to land a front kick but Penagos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from Rivers lands.
Rivers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Penagos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Penagos misses with a body punch
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Rivers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Penagos! He's out on his feet! Rivers rushes in and drops Penagos with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rick Rivers! Rick Rivers retains his middleweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fuma Kotaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotaro comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Bang. Lawson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Personality Crisis. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kotaro
vs
Lawson

173 cm
20
177 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
175 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fuma Kotaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karl Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kotaro gets a takedown into half guard.
Kotaro wants to take a breather but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson trying to control from the bottom.
Kotaro is keen to just control but Lawson is a slippery customer.

Kotaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lawson is just riding it out for now. Kotaro eventually gives up the hold.
Lawson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kotaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lawson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lawson won't allow Kotaro to pass to mount.
Lawson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kotaro stops Lawson from standing up.
Lawson being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kotaro is controlling him.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kotaro is one step ahead there.
Kotaro wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Kotaro forces his way into half guard.
Lawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kotaro is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kotaro is thwarting Lawson's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kotaro shoots in for a takedown but Lawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Lawson.
Kotaro slips a straight right by Lawson.
Lawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kotaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fuma Kotaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotaro wants to clinch.
Kotaro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuma Kotaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotaro is breathing heavily.

Lawson closes the distance and clinches.
Kotaro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lawson stops a takedown attempt from Kotaro.
Kotaro dodges an elbow strike from Lawson.
Lawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kotaro avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson gets underhooks to prevent Kotaro's takedown attempt.
Kotaro misses with a knee to the head.
Kotaro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kotaro.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Kotaro in his tracks for a moment.
Lawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kotaro missing with knees to the body.
Lawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kotaro misses with a knee strike.
Lawson prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawson scores with a shoulder strike.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Kotaro 's eye.
Lawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawson.
Lawson lands a knee to the head.
Lawson working Kotaro over with knees to the body.
Kotaro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lawson lands an elbow just above Kotaro 's eye.

It looks like Fuma Kotaro has been cut.
Lawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kotaro's defenses.
Lawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kotaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kotaro won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lawson.
Lawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kotaro avoids the damage to the body.
Lawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kotaro fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lawson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kotaro.
Lawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Lawson tries a knee to the head but Kotaro blocks it.
Lawson managing to block the knees to the body from Kotaro.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Lawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Lawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Kotaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawson.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kotaro is looking to control Lawson's arms but Lawson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kotaro has his back to the cage.
Lawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kotaro backwards.
Lawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotaro managing to block the knees to the body from Lawson.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Kotaro 's eye.
Lawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lawson missing with knees to the body.
Kotaro trying to control the position but instead, Lawson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kotaro into the cage.
Lawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kotaro dodges an elbow strike from Lawson.
Kotaro is trying to drag Lawson to the mat but Lawson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kotaro avoids a wild elbow strike from Lawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fuma Kotaro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lawson connects with a solid leg kick.

Lawson pushes Kotaro up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lawson throws an elbow but misses.
Kotaro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lawson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lawson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kotaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Kotaro has a takedown stuffed.
Kotaro drops his hands momentarily and Lawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Lawson rushes Kotaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kotaro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kotaro takes an elbow to the temple.
Kotaro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawson walks away with a smile on his face. Kotaro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuma Kotaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kotaro takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawson gets underhooks to prevent Kotaro's takedown attempt.
Lawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kotaro avoids it.
Lawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kotaro is defending well for now.
Kotaro can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawson scores with a shoulder strike.
Kotaro takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kotaro's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lawson throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotaro tries to land knees in the clinch but Lawson avoids the damage to the body.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Kotaro 's eye.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Lawson misses with a knee strike.
Kotaro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Lawson - that landed with a thud.
Lawson lands a knee to the head.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Kotaro 's eye.
Lawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Kotaro shrugs off.
Lawson trying to land knees to the body.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Kotaro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lawson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lawson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lawson.
Kotaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawson can pounce on him.
Kotaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson scores with a decent looking hook.
Lawson scores with a push kick.
Kotaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawson throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawson rushes Kotaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kotaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.

Fuma Kotaro's cut is getting worse.
Kotaro managing to block the knees to the body from Lawson.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kotaro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lawson crunches a lovely knee into Kotaro's ribcage.
Kotaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kotaro blocks it with crossed arms.
Karl Lawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lawson tries a knee to the head but Kotaro blocks it.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Kotaro shrugs off.
Lawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kotaro is defending well for now.
Kotaro lands a nice knee to the body.
Lawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kotaro avoids it.
Kotaro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kotaro is trying to drag Lawson to the mat but Lawson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kotaro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kotaro avoids the damage to the body.
Lawson misses with a knee to the head.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Kotaro 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kotaro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kotaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawson smiles and moves away.
Lawson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawson lands with an overhand left.
Lawson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karl Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kotaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawson to score with a decent uppercut.
Kotaro tries to clinch up
and Kotaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawson throws the kick towards the body but Kotaro avoids it.
Kotaro tries to clinch but Lawson moves away
and Lawson counters with a left to the body.
Lawson lands with a right hand.
Lawson feints and then cracks Kotaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kotaro down.
Lawson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kotaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawson can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kotaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lawson connects with a looping right hand.

Lawson clinches up with Kotaro and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawson obliges.
Lawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kotaro.
Lawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawson.
Lawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kotaro won't want to take too many of those.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Kotaro shrugs off.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Kotaro 's eye.
Kotaro takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Lawson.
Kotaro goes for a takedown attempt but Lawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lawson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lawson cracks Kotaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kotaro misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kotaro's knee momentarily.
Lawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fuma Kotaro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kotaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kotaro ducks right into an uppercut from Lawson.

Lawson moves into the clinch.
Kotaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Kotaro jumps guard but Lawson stands there with Kotaro around his waist. Kotaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Lawson.
Kotaro looking to stall.
Lawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kotaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lawson misses with an elbow strike.
Lawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kotaro wants a takedown but no success here.
Kotaro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuma Kotaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotaro takes an elbow to the temple.
Kotaro goes for a takedown attempt but Lawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lawson scores with a leg kick.
Lawson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lawson has closed the distance and engaged Kotaro in a clinch.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Lawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kotaro won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Kotaro in his tracks for a moment.
Lawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kotaro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lawson digs a right hand into Kotaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kotaro's gas tank.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Kotaro shrugs off.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Lawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lawson tries a knee to the head but Kotaro blocks it.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Kotaro shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Lawson.
Kotaro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kotaro takes an elbow to the temple.
Kotaro is trying to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling him.
Kotaro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawson walks away with a smile on his face. Kotaro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kotaro has a takedown stuffed.
Kotaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson cracks the inside of Kotaro's front leg.
Nice shot by Lawson.
Kotaro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lawson. That one must have hurt.
Lawson throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands an overhand right.
Lawson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kotaro should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson lands with a straight right. Kotaro didn't see that one coming.
Lawson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lawson.
Lawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kotaro's sensitive parts.
Lawson thumps Kotaro with a low kick.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawson thuds his right hand into Kotaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kotaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lawson.
Lawson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lawson throws a quick inside leg kick.

Lawson gets a clinch.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Kotaro 's eye.
Kotaro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lawson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lawson is looking to slow Kotaro down with leg kicks.
Lawson misses with a few strikes there.
Lawson tries to land a front kick but Kotaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kotaro thinking.
Lawson misses with a kick to the body.
Lawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kotaro walks into a jab.
Kotaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lawson, right into the meat.
Lawson scores with a nice head shot.
Kotaro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Lawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Lawson gets underhooks to prevent Kotaro's takedown attempt.
Kotaro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lawson landing knees to the body.
Kotaro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Lawson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lawson lands a nice knee to the body.
Lawson trying to land knees to the body.
Lawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lawson lands a shot to the body.
Lawson landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawson.
Lawson with a knee to the head.
Lawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kotaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Lawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawson obliges.
Kotaro can't get the takedown.
Kotaro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawson avoids it.
Lawson with a knee to the head.
Kotaro missing with knees to the body.
Lawson working Kotaro over with knees to the body.
Lawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kotaro managing to block the knees to the body from Lawson.
Kotaro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lawson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kotaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lawson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Lawson.
Karl Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kotaro wants to clinch
and Lawson counters with a good, hard body kick but Kotaro shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Lawson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fuma Kotaro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kotaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawson tries to avoid it but Kotaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawson to the ground. Lawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good leg kick by Kotaro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kotaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kotaro darts in trying to clinch

and Lawson counters by moving into the clinch.

Kotaro pulls Lawson into guard.

Kotaro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lawson has passed into half guard!
Lawson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lawson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Lawson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kotaro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lawson counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawson cracks a nice hook into Kotaro's ribs.
Lawson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kotaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Lawson has Kotaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Kotaro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kotaro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuma Kotaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Kotaro 's eye.
Lawson lands a knee to the body.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
Lawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Lawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kotaro's defenses.
Kotaro can't break the clinch.
Lawson pushes Kotaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kotaro looking to stall.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Kotaro 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawson obliges.
Lawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from Lawson.
Lawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kotaro dodges an elbow strike from Lawson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kotaro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kotaro takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawson is pressed up against the cage. Kotaro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawson down to the mat. Lawson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kotaro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Lawson instigates a clinch.
Lawson managing to block the knees to the body from Kotaro.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawson obliges.
Lawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kotaro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lawson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kotaro wants a takedown but no success here.
Kotaro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kotaro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawson misses with an elbow strike.
Lawson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kotaro.
Kotaro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawson.
Lawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lawson is pressed up against the cage. Kotaro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawson down to the mat. Lawson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lawson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kotaro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lawson. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Kotaro blocks the low kick.
Kotaro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kotaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Lawson.
Kotaro throws a sloppy head kick
and Lawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheers as Lawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kotaro doesn't seem phased though.
Kotaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Kotaro moves out of range easily.
Kotaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Lawson.
Kotaro fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson connects with a high kick.
Jab, jab by Lawson - just one landing.
Lawson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kotaro wants to clinch
and Kotaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lawson clinches.
Kotaro looking for a takedown.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Kotaro in his tracks for a moment.
Lawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kotaro is defending well for now.
Kotaro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawson walks away with a smile on his face. Kotaro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawson misses with a kick to the body.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kotaro.
Lawson throws a shot to the body.

Kotaro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lawson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotaro is looking to advance position but Lawson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kotaro is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Lawson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Fuma Kotaro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kotaro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawson pinned against the cage. Lawson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kotaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.

Lawson clinches up with Kotaro and pushes him back against the cage.
Kotaro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lawson crunches a lovely knee into Kotaro's ribcage.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Kotaro 's eye.
Kotaro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kotaro takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Lawson.
Lawson missing with knees to the body.
Kotaro tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuma Kotaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Lawson as the two fighters clinch.
Kotaro jumps guard but Lawson stands there with Kotaro around his waist. Kotaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kotaro is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kotaro's brow.
Lawson missing with knees to the body.
Kotaro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Lawson.
Lawson working Kotaro over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kotaro takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotaro fails to pull guard.
Lawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kotaro takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Lawson scores with a knee to the head.
Lawson trying to land knees to the body.
Lawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Kotaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
Kotaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Lawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kotaro backwards.
Kotaro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kotaro's defenses.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
Kotaro takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kotaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
Kotaro tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Kotaro 's eye.
Lawson throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotaro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawson throws an elbow that misses.
Kotaro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Lawson.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Kotaro in his tracks for a moment.
Lawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kotaro's brow.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Lawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kotaro.
Kotaro tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.

Kotaro breaks from the clinch.
Kotaro misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Lawson.
Kotaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawson tries to avoid it but Kotaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawson to the ground. Lawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lawson stuns Kotaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lawson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kotaro at a distance.
Lawson with a jab.
Lawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Lawson clinches up with Kotaro and pushes him back against the cage.
Kotaro misses with a knee strike.
Lawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Kotaro missing with knees to the body.
Karl Lawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Kotaro shrugs off.
Lawson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lawson.
Kotaro tries to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling the position.
Lawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
Lawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lawson working Kotaro over with knees to the body.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Kotaro in his tracks for a moment.
Kotaro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kotaro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kotaro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Lawson misses with an elbow strike.
Kotaro tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Kotaro wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawson won't allow it.
Kotaro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lawson prevents it.
Lawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fuma Kotaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lawson crunches a lovely knee into Kotaro's ribcage.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lawson crunches a lovely knee into Kotaro's ribcage.
Kotaro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lawson throws an elbow that misses.
Kotaro tries for a takedown but Lawson manages to get underhooks.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Kotaro in his tracks for a moment.
Kotaro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lawson prevents it.
Lawson connects with a knee to the head.
Lawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lawson lands an elbow inside.
Lawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kotaro avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kotaro tries to stall but Lawson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.

Fuma Kotaro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kotaro is defending well for now.
Kotaro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lawson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 42:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 42:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Lawson! Karl Lawson retains his welterweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakishi Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Africanus
vs
Tua

201 cm
24
290 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
280 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scipio Africanus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakishi Tua!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua lands with a cross.
Tua tries to bum rush Africanus with a series of wild strikes but Africanus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Africanus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Africanus.
Tua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Africanus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Africanus.
Tua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Africanus on the side of the head.
Africanus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua.
Tua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Africanus.
Tua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Africanus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Africanus is looking to clinch but Tua is avoiding it.
Tua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Africanus sprawls well. Africanus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tua gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Tua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tua scores with a jab to the body.
Rakishi Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Africanus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tua misses with a two punch combination.
Africanus doesn't manage to clinch there - Tua circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Tua as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua dives in and grabs Africanus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Africanus pushes down on Tua's head and hops out.
Tua throws a body punch but Africanus moves out of range.
Africanus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scipio Africanus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Tua shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tua showed some decent athleticism there.
Tua tries to stand and escape but Africanus is controlling the position.

Tua gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Africanus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Africanus looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.
Africanus tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua throws a big shot that misses.
Africanus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Tua closes the distance and clinches up with Africanus, looking for a takedown. Tua pushes Africanus against the cage but Africanus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scipio Africanus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakishi Tua.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Africanus.
Africanus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Africanus ducks down to avoid it.
Tua misses with a wild combination.
Tua misses with the combination.
Tua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Scipio Africanus has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Tua does no damage.
A combination from Tua does no damage.
Africanus misses with a hook to the body
and Tua counters with a series of strikes. Africanus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Africanus moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Africanus momentarily.
Africanus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua.
Africanus scores with a nice head shot.
Tua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Africanus lands a nice hook to Tua's body. Tua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Africanus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua.
Tua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Africanus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Africanus tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
No joy there for Tua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua shoots in looking for a takedown. Africanus tries to sprawl out of it but Tua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Africanus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Africanus scores with a shot to the body.
Tua looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africanus misses with a double jab.
Africanus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tua.

Africanus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tua, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Africanus.
Africanus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua's elbow.
Africanus misses with a punch to the body.
Africanus struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
Africanus can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Africanus can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Africanus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Africanus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Africanus tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Africanus back against the cage.
Africanus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Africanus misses with a punch to the body.
Africanus is leaning against Tua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Africanus lands a nice hook to Tua's body. Tua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Africanus lands a body shot.
Africanus tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Tua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab lands there for Africanus.
Tua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Africanus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tua shoots in for a double leg but Africanus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Africanus throws a combination. Tua tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Africanus stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Africanus closes the distance and clinches.
Tua prevents a body shot from Africanus.
With the fighters up against the cage, Africanus throws an elbow but misses.
Tua blocks a body shot from Africanus.
Tua is breathing heavily.
Africanus trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Africanus.
Africanus misses with some punches.
Africanus is pressed up against the cage. Tua has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Africanus down to the mat. Africanus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A left and a right from Africanus both land. Nice combination.
Tua dodges the punch combination from Africanus.
Tua misses with a double jab
and Africanus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Africanus jabs at Tua's body.
Tua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scipio Africanus is winning the standup battle so far.
Africanus scores with a nice strike.
Africanus lunges at Tua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tua's hand.
Tua walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Africanus misses.
Africanus misses with a straight right.
A jab from Tua misses.
Africanus throws a series of punches but Tua avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Africanus scores with a three punch combo!
Tua fails to land with a series of punches.
Africanus lands a body shot.
Africanus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Africanus.
Africanus lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua misses with a double jab
and Africanus counters with a series of strikes. Tua will be more careful next time no doubt.

Africanus drives through and clinches with Tua against the cage.
Africanus missing with knees to the body.
Africanus gets underhooks to prevent Tua's takedown attempt.
Scipio Africanus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakishi Tua.
Africanus tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Africanus back against the cage.
Africanus tries to work over Tua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Africanus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua.
Tua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Africanus tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Africanus can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Africanus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua managing to block the knees to the body from Africanus.
Africanus struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Africanus.
Africanus tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Africanus works on Tua's body with a couple of short punches.
Africanus tries to work over Tua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Africanus.
Africanus tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Africanus back against the cage.

Tua pulls Africanus into guard.
Africanus wants to get up but he can't break Tua's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tua wants to sweep here but Africanus controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tua looking to control.
Tua is looking to sweep but instead, Africanus has passed into half guard.
Tua is looking for a sweep. Africanus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Africanus tries to stand and escape but Tua is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tua is holding on to half guard well.
Tua wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scipio Africanus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scipio Africanus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tua misses with a combination
and Africanus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Africanus is looking to wear down Tua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Africanus takes a swing at Tua's ribcage but misses.
Tua cracks Africanus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Africanus tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Africanus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Africanus is rocked!
Tua fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Africanus out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rakishi Tua! Rakishi Tua retains his heavyweight title!