OFL 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Khalil (ranked 8429 p4p, 222 weight class) and Benny Habana (ranked 8324 p4p, 219 weight class). Muhammad Khalil could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benny Habana's chin.

Khalil
vs
Habana

195 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

186 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muhammad Khalil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benny Habana!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalil with a hook.
Habana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Habana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khalil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Habana.
Khalil keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Habana throws a series of strikes that have Khalil backpedaling.
Khalil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khalil throws a body shot but no joy.
Habana throws a counter combo.
Habana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Habana clinches up with Khalil and pushes him back against the ropes.
Habana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khalil avoids it.
Khalil creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Habana! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Khalil.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Khalil!

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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 Augusto Carvarlo (ranked 25168 p4p, 250 weight class) and Ray Bongiorno (ranked 22406 p4p, 235 weight class). Ray Bongiorno will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Carvarlo
vs
Bongiorno

180 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

191 cm
29
213 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Augusto Carvarlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Bongiorno!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bongiorno. Carvarlo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvarlo throws a hook but Bongiorno blocks it.
Carvarlo scores with a jab. Bongiorno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bongiorno digs a good hook to Carvarlo's body.
Carvarlo misses with a combination
and Bongiorno counters with a left to the body.
Carvarlo sizes up Bongiorno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bongiorno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Carvarlo blocks the leg kick.
Carvarlo lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Carvarlo.
Carvarlo moves in looking to clinch but Bongiorno pushes him off.
Carvarlo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bongiorno.
Bongiorno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvarlo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bongiorno circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bongiorno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvarlo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongiorno.
An attempted straight right counter from Carvarlo misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bongiorno.
Bongiorno keeps the fight on the outside.
Bongiorno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carvarlo checks a leg kick nicely.

Carvarlo gets a clinch.
Carvarlo is trying to break free.
Carvarlo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bongiorno avoids a wild elbow strike from Carvarlo.
Bongiorno is trying to break the clinch but Carvarlo has him pressed against the ropes.
Bongiorno is looking to control Carvarlo's arms but Carvarlo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bongiorno has his back to the ropes.
Carvarlo blocks a body shot from Bongiorno.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bongiorno.
Carvarlo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carvarlo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carvarlo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carvarlo working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bongiorno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bongiorno circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bongiorno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carvarlo won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bongiorno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bongiorno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carvarlo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Bongiorno has hold of Carvarlo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Carvarlo seems comfortable defending it but Bongiorno has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Carvarlo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Carvarlo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bongiorno couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Bongiorno!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Biglad (ranked 17669 p4p, 271 weight class) and Tourney Champ (ranked 15365 p4p, 255 weight class). Tourney Champ has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Biglad
vs
Champ

225 cm
28
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
36
180 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 Las Vegas, Barry Biglad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tourney Champ!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biglad shoots in and gets a takedown into Champ's guard.
Biglad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Champ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Biglad is controlling him.
Champ is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Champ wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biglad stops Champ from standing up.
Biglad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Champ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ looks to land a right hand but Biglad moved out of range.
Champ missing with a left hand there. Biglad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Champ listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Champ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biglad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biglad ducks under a wild hook from Champ.
Biglad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Champ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tourney Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Champ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biglad throws a big counter combination but Champ scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Champ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biglad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Biglad.
A combination from Champ does no damage.
Biglad shoots for a takedown but Champ saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Champ takes a swing at Biglad's ribcage but misses.
Champ stuffs the takedown attempt from Biglad. Biglad gets slowly back to his feet.
Champ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Champ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Champ catches Biglad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Champ might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champ throws a lazy uppercut
letting Biglad counter with a right hand.
Biglad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biglad slips under a jab.
Biglad lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Biglad ducks under a wild hook from Champ.
Champ clobbers Biglad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Biglad dives in and scores a takedown into Champ's guard.
Champ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Biglad is controlling him.
Champ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Champ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Champ lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ is stalling in the full guard.

Champ gets to his feet - Biglad follows without any prompting.
Biglad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice cross by Champ.
Biglad defending well as Champ loads up on a big left hand.
Biglad shoots for a takedown but Champ saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Biglad. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Champ closes the distance and clinches.
Champ is working Biglad over against the ropes.
Champ is trying to stall.
Champ lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Biglad or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Biglad breaks from the clinch.
Champ throws a jab but it's blocked by Biglad.
Champ cracks a nice hook into Biglad's ribs.
Champ lands a nice shot to the body.
Champ throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Champ misses.
Biglad avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Champ lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Champ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biglad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Biglad clinches up with Champ and pushes him back against the ropes.
Champ misses with a body punch.
Biglad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Champ pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biglad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Champ as he jumps to the side.
Champ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Champ lands with a shot to the body.
Champ scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Biglad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Champ connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biglad scrambles back to his feet.
Biglad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Champ.
Champ tests Biglad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biglad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Champ sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Champ throws a big shot that misses.
Biglad thinks about countering with a body kick.
Champ scores with a jab.
Champ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biglad.
Biglad shoots in but no luck this time.
Biglad defending well as Champ loads up on a big left hand.
Champ misses with a hook. Biglad ducked under it nicely.
Biglad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Champ.
Barry Biglad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biglad ducks right into an uppercut from Champ.
Biglad tries to close the distance and clinch but Champ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Champ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biglad slips a jab from Champ.
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!
Biglad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Champ.
Biglad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biglad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Champ.
It looked like Biglad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Champ circles away from the clinch attempt.
Champ lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Champ misses with the combination.
Champ misses with an uppercut. Biglad saw that one coming.
Biglad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Biglad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biglad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Champ.
Biglad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Champ misses with a hook. Biglad ducked under it nicely.
Tourney Champ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Champ misses.
Biglad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Biglad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Champ throws out a loose jab but Biglad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Biglad.
Biglad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Champ but Champ pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biglad slips a jab from Champ.
As Champ looks to move away, Biglad throws a big counter combo but Champ just gets out of the way.
Champ throws a jab when Biglad was well out of range.
Champ scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Champ misses with a looping right.
Biglad slips a jab from Champ.
Biglad misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Biglad.
Biglad throws a big counter combination but Champ scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Champ throws a hook to the side of Biglad's head but Biglad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biglad shoots for a takedown but Champ saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Champ jabs Biglad right on the nose. Biglad blinks but takes it well.
Champ moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Biglad moves out of range as Champ strikes.
Champ fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biglad on the side of the head.
Champ's corner calls for a 1-2. Champ obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Biglad ducks under a wild hook from Champ.
Biglad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Champ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ cracks Biglad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Champ misses with a wild body shot.
Biglad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biglad ducks under a wild hook from Champ.
Tourney Champ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biglad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Champ misses its intended target.
Biglad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Champ.
Champ throws a looping overhand right but Biglad ducks down to avoid it.
Champ throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Champ throws a jab when Biglad was well out of range.
Champ misses with a looping right.
Biglad swats away the attempt to clinch by Champ.

Champ tries to keep at a distance but Biglad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Champ struggles to land a body shot inside as Biglad controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champ scores with a nice hook to the head.
Champ can't find room to land a body shot as Biglad controls the action.
Biglad tries to pull guard but Champ forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Champ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Champ tries to throw a body punch but Biglad avoids it by throwing Champ back against the ropes.
Champ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Champ.
Champ lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biglad backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Biglad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biglad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Champ looks to throw the jab but Biglad is out of range.
Biglad moves out of range of the strikes.
Biglad ducks under a wild hook from Champ.
Champ misses with a wild body shot.
Biglad shoots for a double leg takedown but Champ sprawls well. He's pushed Biglad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tourney Champ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Biglad tries to close the distance and clinch but Champ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Champ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biglad shoots and misses
and Champ counters with a nice uppercut.
Biglad looks for a takedown but Champ sprawls well.
Biglad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Champ.
Champ misses with a hook. Biglad ducked under it nicely.
Champ throws a hook but Biglad avoids it easily.
Champ throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biglad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Champ scores with a body shot.
Champ looks to throw the jab but Biglad is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biglad slips under a jab.
Champ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biglad was well out of range. Poor timing from Champ.
A jab from Champ misses.
Biglad defending well as Champ loads up on a big left hand.
Champ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biglad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Champ lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ throws a shot from downtown. Biglad moves away and avoids it.
Biglad wants to clinch up but Champ keeps it at a distance.
Biglad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Champ.
Champ throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biglad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Champ throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Biglad.
Champ throws a jab but it's blocked by Biglad.
Champ throws the left hand but Biglad avoids the punch easily.
As Champ looks to move away, Biglad throws a big counter combo but Champ just gets out of the way.
Champ paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Biglad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Champ.
Biglad tries to clinch there but Champ circles away.
Biglad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Champ tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Biglad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Champ scores with a jab. Biglad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Champ throws a shot from downtown. Biglad moves away and avoids it.
Champ throws out a loose jab but Biglad uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biglad shoots in for a takedown but Champ shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Biglad darts in and clinches Champ up against the ropes.
Biglad prevents a body shot from Champ.
A right hand to the body from Champ.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Champ softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biglad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Champ.
Champ is working Biglad over against the ropes.

Champ breaks the clinch.
Champ loads up on a big right hand but Biglad slips the punch.
It appears Biglad was looking to counter with a kick there.
Champ throws out a powerful jab.
Biglad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Champ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Biglad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biglad moves forwards but Champ connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Champ throws a jab but it's blocked by Biglad.
Champ throws a lazy right hand but Biglad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biglad slips a jab from Champ.
Champ misses with an uppercut.
Biglad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biglad slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Champ misses its intended target.
Barry Biglad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Champ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biglad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Biglad defending well as Champ loads up on a big left hand.
Champ throws an off balance right hand
and Biglad counters with a left and a right that stings Champ.
Biglad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Champ.
Biglad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Champ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Champ swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Champ lunges at Biglad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Biglad's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biglad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Champ.
Champ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Champ tries to get set, Biglad tries to push him back and clinch up but Champ manages to avoid the attempt.
Tourney Champ is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Biglad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Champ.
Biglad slips under a jab.
Biglad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biglad slips a jab from Champ.
Biglad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Biglad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Champ avoids it really well and circles away.
Biglad walks into a straight right hand from Champ.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tourney Champ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Champ 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 Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tourney Champ!
A very excited looking Tourney Champ made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Beecher (ranked 2051 p4p, 91 weight class) and Geo Versu (ranked 22072 p4p, 225 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Beecher
vs
Versu

225 cm
23
285 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Beecher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geo Versu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beecher slips a jab from Versu.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beecher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beecher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Beecher.
A looping hook to the body misses from Versu. Beecher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Versu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beecher.
Versu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beecher misses with a head kick.
Beecher looks to score with a jab to the body but Versu is just out of range.
Versu takes a swing at Beecher's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beecher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher lands a glancing blow to the side of Versu's head.
Versu jabs Beecher right on the nose. Beecher blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versu looks to land a right hand but Beecher moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Versu misses with a hook to the body
and Beecher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beecher.
Beecher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Versu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Versu lands with a nice body punch.
Versu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beecher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beecher looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Versu throws a lazy right hand but Beecher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Versu lands a glancing blow to the side of Beecher's head.
Beecher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Versu has time to react.
Versu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Versu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beecher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Versu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beecher's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versu misses with a right hand
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Versu.
Versu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Versu swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch combination from Versu misses.
Versu misses with a hook
and Beecher counters with a straight right hand.
Beecher misses with a hook to the body
and Versu counters with an outside leg kick.
Versu throws an off balance right hand
and Beecher finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beecher tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Versu misses.
Beecher misses with a body punch
enabling Versu to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Versu misses.

Beecher clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu misses with a knee strike.
Beecher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Versu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beecher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Versu misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Beecher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Versu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Versu misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Versu is defending well for now.

Versu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beecher.
Versu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Versu looks to land a combination but Beecher avoids it well.
Beecher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beecher throws a leg kick but Versu checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beecher.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beecher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Versu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Versu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beecher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!

Versu rushes Beecher and presses him up against the ropes.
Beecher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beecher tries a body shot but Versu blocks it.
Beecher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Versu avoids it.
Versu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beecher tries a body shot but Versu blocks it.
Versu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Beecher struggles to land a body shot inside as Versu controls his hands.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Beecher.
Beecher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Versu tries to stall but Beecher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Versu avoids the body shot from Beecher.
A cross from Beecher lands.
Beecher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Versu.
Beecher tried to counter with a leg kick but Versu avoided it.
Beecher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beecher swats away the attempt to clinch by Versu.
A telegraphed right hand from Versu misses the target.
Beecher blocks the body kick.
Versu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBeecher.
A big left from Beecher misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu lands with a thumping leg kick.

Versu clinches up against the ropes.
Versu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Versu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Beecher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Beecher.
Beecher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beecher lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Versu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Versu throws a body shot but no joy.
Versu avoids the body shot from Beecher.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beecher.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Beecher saw that one coming.
Beecher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Versu jabs Beecher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beecher throws a body punch but Versu moves out of range.
Versu looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Versu misses the target.
Beecher is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jab from Versu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Versu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Versu throws a right hand that misses
and Beecher counters with a nice body shot.
Versu lands a glancing blow to the side of Beecher's head.
Beecher misses with a wild body shot.
Beecher throws a chopping leg kick but Versu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beecher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Versu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Versu misses.
Beecher misses with a looping right.
Versu misses with an uppercut.
Beecher looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beecher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Versu throws a hook but Beecher avoids it easily.
Beecher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu throws a series of punches but Beecher avoids them all with ease.

Versu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Versu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Versu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Beecher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beecher throws a body punch but Versu moves out of range.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Versu misses the jab.
Donk. Beecher catches Versu right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beecher punishes Versu's body with a nice straight punch.
Versu blocks a head kick by Beecher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beecher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beecher thuds his right hand into Versu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beecher 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.
Beecher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Versu throws an off balance right hand
and Beecher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beecher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beecher.
Versu connects with a body shot.

Beecher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Beecher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beecher throws a head punch that misses.
Beecher misses with a body punch.
Versu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Geo Versu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Versu tries to land a leg kick but Beecher saw it coming and moves away.
Beecher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beecher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Versu throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
Versu missing with a left hand there. Beecher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beecher feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beecher moves out of range of the strikes.
Versu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Versu does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beecher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Versu drops his hands momentarily and Beecher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Versu wants to slow Beecher down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Versu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Versu lands a jab.
Beecher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Versu is looking to clinch.
Beecher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Versus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Versu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Versu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Versu looks to land a left hand but Beecher moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Versu does it's job there.
Versu tries to land a front kick but Beecher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beecher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beecher avoids the head kick by Versu.
An attempted straight right counter from Beecher misses the target.
Beecher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Versu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beecher looks for the body kick but Versu saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Beecher.
Beecher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Versu! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Versu. Beecher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beecher looks to score with a jab to the body but Versu is just out of range.
Versu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beecher is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Versu.
Beecher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Versu doesn't seem bothered though.
Versu throws a body shot but no joy.
Versu cracks Beecher with an open hand slap.
Versu misses the body punch
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut.
Geo Versu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Versu misses the target.
Beecher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beecher misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Versu catches Beecher right on the button with a cross.
Beecher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Versu misses.
Versu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beecher manages to avoid it.
Paul Beecher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beecher.
Versu throws a good cross that connects.
Versu throws the left hand but Beecher avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Versu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Versu moves out of range of the body kick from Beecher.
Beecher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Versu.
Versu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Versu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beecher tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Versu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Versu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geo Versu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Versu 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geo Versu!
Geo Versu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddrick Constantine (ranked 1193 p4p, 58 weight class) and Head Bussa (ranked 2891 p4p, 79 weight class). Constantine has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Constantine
vs
Bussa

200 cm
26
265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Woodshins' Ship

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Freddrick Constantine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Head Bussa!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bussa checks a low kick from Constantine.
Bussa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Constantine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bussa.
Bussa misses with a looping right.
Constantine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bussa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Constantine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bussa throws a shot to the body.
Bussa throws a combination that misses
and Constantine counters with a good low kick that Bussa was not able to check.
Bussa fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Constantine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Constantine.
Bussa misses with a looping left.
Bussa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick from Constantine lands but Bussa takes it in his stride.
Constantine is breathing heavily.
Bussa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bussa stuns Constantine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Bussa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bussa grinds an elbow into Constantine's temple.
Bussa lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bussa landing strikes.
Bussa controls the position.
Bussa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bussa is putting a hurting on Constantine here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bussa lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Bussa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Constantine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Constantine tries to get out of the position.
Constantine is not content to let Bussa control the position.
Constantine is trying to escape the position but Bussa is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bussa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Constantine keeps working.
Bussa controlling the position.
Bussa lands a few punches from side control.
Bussa is looking to take a break and control but Constantine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bussa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussa wants to control but Constantine is keeping him busy.
Bussa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bussa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freddrick Constantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantine throws a head kick but Bussa moves out of range.
Constantine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bussa tries for a takedown but Constantine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bussa looks to land a combination but Constantine avoids it well.
Constantine avoids the body shot from Bussa.
Bussa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bussa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bussa scores with a nice right hand.
Bussa throws an overhand right that lands on Constantine's shoulder, as Constantine tries to avoid the shot.
Bussa misses with a looping right.

Bussa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bussa winds up and cracks Constantine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bussa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bussa is controlling the pace.
Bussa prevents Constantine from standing back up.
Bussa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Constantine throws a head kick but Bussa moves out of range.
Constantine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Bussa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Constantine doesn't seem phased though.
Bussa stuns Constantine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Bussa lands.
Constantine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Bussa lands.
Bussa looks to land a combination but Constantine avoids it well.
Constantine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bussa finds it's way round the side to connect with Constantine's head.
Constantine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bussa.
Bussa throws a jab but it's blocked by Constantine.
Head Bussa seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Bussa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bussa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bussa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bussa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bussa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Constantine is not content to let Bussa control the position.
Bussa is pressing down on Constantine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Constantine is holding on for now.
Bussa is trying to control. Constantine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bussa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Constantine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Constantine misses with a head kick.
Bussa cracks Constantine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Freddrick Constantine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Constantine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bussa goes for a double leg but Constantine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Constantine continues to drive forward.
Bussa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bussa thuds a left hand into Constantine's body.
Bussa misses with a looping left.
Bussa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bussa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bussa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Constantine on the side of the head.
Bussa misses with a few strikes there.
Constantine misses with a head kick.
Bussa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Bussa.
Bussa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Constantine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bussa throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Constantine.
Bussa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bussa tests Constantine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bussa misses with a series of wild punches.
Bussa lands the left hand.

Bussa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bussa grinds an elbow into Constantine's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bussa throws a strike aimed at the side of Constantine's head but Constantine avoids it well.
Bussa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Constantine keeps working.
Bussa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bussa is staying tight to Constantine's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bussa is looking to take a break and control but Constantine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Bussa crashes against the mat.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Head Bussa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bussa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantine throws a counter high kick but Bussa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bussa connects with a jab.
Bussa looks to land a right hand but Constantine moved out of range.
Bussa lands the left hand.
Constantine slips a jab and a cross from Bussa.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses.
Bussa throws a hook to the side of Constantine's head but Constantine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bussa misses with a double jab.
Bussa looks to land a left hand but Constantine moved out of range nicely.
Bussa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Constantine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freddrick Constantine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bussa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Constantine throws a jab but it's blocked by Bussa.
Bussa connects with a looping right hand.
Constantine is looking to clinch but Bussa is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bussa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Constantine defends well and Bussa ends up having to push Constantine into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bussa throws out a loose jab but Constantine uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bussa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bussa lands in his opponent's guard.
Bussa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bussa wants to control from the top but Constantine keeps moving.
Constantine can't keep his opponent in guard - Bussa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bussa is keen to just control but Constantine is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Constantine slips under a jab from Bussa.
Constantine ducks under a wild hook from Bussa.
A head kick by Constantine misses
and Bussa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bussa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Constantine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Constantine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussa throws a right hand that Constantine ducks under and follows up with a left that Constantine also avoids with ease.
Bussa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Constantine on the side of the head.
Bussa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Constantine sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Bussa gets the takedown into side control.
Bussa is trying to ground and pound but Constantine uses the momentary lack of control by Bussa to regain half guard.
Bussa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bussa trying to control the position from guard on top but Constantine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Constantine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bussa controls the pace.
Constantine keeping moving, preventing Bussa from controlling successfully.
Bussa controlling from the top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bussa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Constantine under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Head Bussa really dominated that round.
That's time! Constantine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bussa misses with a series of wild punches.
Bussa swings widly with a right hand
and Constantine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bussa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bussa lands a right hook to the body.
Bussa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Constantine swivels and escapes.
Constantine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bussa missing with a left hand there. Constantine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bussa.
Constantine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bussa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bussa looks to land a right hand but Constantine moved out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bussa swings for the body but Constantine moves out of range.
A big right from Bussa misses.
Bussa looks to throw the jab but Constantine is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bussa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bussa throws a poor cross that misses
and Constantine counters with a two punch combo.
Bussa throws a series of punches but Constantine avoids them all with ease.
Bussa throws a shot from downtown. Constantine moves away and avoids it.
Bussa misses with the combination.
Constantine staying out of range there.
Constantine is looking to counter with head kicks.
Constantine staying out of range there.
Constantine throws a head kick but Bussa moves out of range.
Constantine misses with a leg kick.
Bussa lands with a good body shot.
Constantine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bussa misses with a hook. Constantine ducked under it nicely.
Bussa misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bussa lands a two punch combo.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constantine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bussa.
A combination from Bussa does no damage.
Constantine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bussa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Constantine pinned against the ropes. Constantine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Constantine misses with a head kick.
Bussa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Constantine with a body shot.
Constantine ducks under a wild hook from Bussa.
Constantine thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bussa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bussa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bussa slips under a jab from Constantine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussa shoots in and drives through. Constantine sprawls well.
Freddrick Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Head Bussa.
Bussa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Constantine moves in looking to clinch but Bussa pushes him off.
Constantine wants to clinch.
Bussa cracks Constantine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bussa swinging wildly here.
Constantine throws a head kick but Bussa moves out of range.
Bussa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussa throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Bussa misses.
A little feinted left hand from Constantine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Bussa does it's job there.
Bussa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bussa fails with the takedown
and Constantine counters with a head kick. That will keep Bussa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Constantine closes the distance and pushes Bussa back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bussa avoiding damage as Constantine throws knees to the body.
Bussa tries to circle away but Constantine has him pinned against the ropes.
Constantine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Constantine stops a takedown attempt from Bussa.
Bussa avoiding damage as Constantine throws knees to the body.
Bussa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Head Bussa dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bussa misses with a hook. Constantine ducked under it nicely.
As Bussa looks to move away, Constantine throws a big counter combo but Bussa just gets out of the way.
Bussa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bussa just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantine throws a quick counter head kick but Bussa was just out of range.
Constantine staying out of range there.
Bussa connects with a right hand. Constantine shakes it off.
Bussa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Constantine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bussa scrambles back to his feet.
Bussa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bussa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Constantine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bussa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Constantine doesn't seem bothered though.
Constantine is looking to clinch but Bussa is avoiding it.

Constantine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bussa, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Constantine being controlled against the ropes.
Bussa goes for a takedown attempt but Constantine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Constantine darts in trying to clinch
and Bussa counters with a left to the body.
Constantine misses with a low kick.
Bussa feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantine wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Bussa tries to counter it with a takedown but Constantine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Constantine ducks under a wild hook from Bussa.
Bussa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Constantine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bussa throws an overhand right that lands on Constantine's shoulder, as Constantine tries to avoid the shot.
Constantine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bussa has his takedown stuffed
and Constantine counters with a big head kick but Bussa shrugs it off.
Freddrick Constantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Head Bussa.
Bussa swats away the attempt to clinch by Constantine.
Bussa feints the counter takedown.
Bussa sizes up Constantine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Constantine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bussa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bussa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Bussa misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bussa is defended easily by Constantine.
Constantine throws an overhand right that lands on Bussa's shoulder, as Bussa tries to avoid the shot.
Bussa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bussa.
Constantine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bussa's head.
Constantine throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussa misses with an uppercut. Constantine saw that one coming.
Bussa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Bussa misses its intended target.
Constantine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bussa's head.
Constantine doesn't manage to clinch there - Bussa circles away.
Constantine ducks under a wild hook from Bussa.
Bussa scores with a body shot.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Constantine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bussa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Constantine ducks under a wild hook from Bussa.
Bussa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Constantine.
Freddrick Constantine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head Bussa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Bussa drives through with a takedown into guard.

Constantine wriggles free and stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddrick Constantine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bussa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Bussa!
Head Bussa is the new super heavyweight champion!