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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Channon Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cruger - Broken Language. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Dunne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Channon Storm!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm throws a hook but Dunne avoids it easily.
Dunne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Dunne.
Dunne gets a clinch.
Dunne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunne has Storm pushed against the cage.
Dunne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm wants to break free but Dunne has control.
Dunne is stalling here.
Storm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dunne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunne has Storm pushed against the cage.
Dunne manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dunne is adopting a defensive guard.
Dunne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunne is keeping the position for now.
Dunne pulls Storm in close to prevent any damage.
Storm would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Dunne's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunne is retaining full guard.
Dunne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dunne is trying to keep Storm in close.
Dunne controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunne ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm misses with a jab to the body
and Dunne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Storm looks gassed!
Dunne connects with a body shot that sends Storm's belly button to the back.
Dunne scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Dunne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dunne lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily.
Dunne tries a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Storm misses with a shot to the body
and Dunne counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dunne.
Dunne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunne connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dunne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunne connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunne throws a push kick but Storm slaps the foot to one side.
Dunne connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Dunne tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dunne clobbers Storm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dunne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dunne connects with an inside leg kick.
Dunne wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Dunne.
Dunne throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Dunne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dunne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dunne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dunne punishes Storm's body with a nice straight punch.
Storm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dunne darts in and clinches Storm up against the cage.
Dunne stalling against the cage.
Dunne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dunne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Dunne working Storm over with knees to the body.
Dunne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Dunne - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dunne seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunne is working Storm over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Dunne.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dunne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunne has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dunne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not.
Good body shot from Dunne.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dunne lands an uppercut.
Dunne pulls guard effortlessly.
Dunne pulls Storm in close to prevent any damage.
Dunne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dunne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dunne seems keen to control Storm's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dunne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Dunne.
Dunne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dunne 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 Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Channon Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm takes a swing at Dunne's ribcage but misses.
Dunne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dunne is looking to wear down Storm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dunne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunne throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Storm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Dunne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dunne connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dunne.
Storm misses with a leg kick
and Dunne makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Storm really felt that one!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dunne.
Dunne lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunne can pounce on him.
Dunne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Dunne finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunne dips to his left and cracks Storm with an uppercut!
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Dunne counters with a nice leg kick.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunne. Dunne obviously looking to wear him down.
Dunne looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
A nice combination there by Dunne.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunne is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunne lands a head kick!
Storm misses with a right hand
and Dunne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dunne throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Dunne dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dunne connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Storm moves out of range of the body kick.
Dunne thumps Storm with a low kick.
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Dunne counters with a head kick. That will keep Storm thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dunne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dunne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Dunne throws a leg kick but Storm checks it.
Dunne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dunne doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunne. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunne looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming.
Dunne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dunne feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Dunne tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunne lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily.
Dunne thumps Storm with a low kick.
Dunne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dunne thumps Storm with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dunne.
Channon Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Dunne.
Dunne throws a head kick that Storm semi-blocks.
Dunne takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dunne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dunne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Dunne.
Dunne lands a knee to the body.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Dunne.
Dunne is stalling here.
Dunne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunne lands a right hand.
Dunne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.
Storm is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dunne.
Dunne lands an uppercut.
Dunne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dunne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying to push Dunne away but Dunne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dunne slows down the pace here.
Storm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dunne jumps guard.
Storm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dunne has a closed guard, preventing Storm from standing up.
Dunne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Dunne's legs - danger averted.
Dunne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Storm wants to stand but Dunne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunne working for a triangle but Storm defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Dunne clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunne clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Dunne.
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm misses with a hook. Dunne ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Dunne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Storm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dunne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Storm slips under a jab from Dunne.
Dunne throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunne scores with a nice head shot.
Storm scores with a nice strike.
Dunne throws a solid leg kick but Storm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunne.
Storm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dunne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dunne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Dunne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dunne lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily.
Dunne tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Storm 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.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Dunne moved out of range nicely.
Dunne thumps Storm with a low kick.
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dunne counters with a low kick, right behind Storm 's knee.
Storm misses with a double jab
and Dunne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunne connects with a nice looking jab.
Dunne scoring well with a low kick there.
Storm takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Storm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dunne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dunne instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dunne.
Dunne jumps guard.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunne is retaining full guard.
Dunne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne pulls Storm in to control the position.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dunne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Storm tries to stand but Dunne is controlling from the bottom.
Storm trying to control but Dunne is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dunne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Dunne wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dunne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dunne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunne.
Good exchange - Storm coming out on top.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Dunne ducks down to avoid it.
Dunne rushes Storm and presses him up against the cage.
Dunne pulls guard successfully.
Storm wants to stand but Dunne is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dunne trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Dunne had his way with Channon Storm in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Storm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Dunne counters with a nice body shot.
Dunne keeps Storm at a distance using the push kick.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Dunne counters with a nice body kick.
Storm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dunne.
Storm misses with a combination
and Dunne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Dunne moved out of range.
Dunne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunne, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunne. That's going to slow Storm down.
A good leg kick by Dunne.
Storm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dunne lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm moves forwards but Dunne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dunne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dunne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunne throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Dunne instigates a clinch.
Dunne lands a shot to the body.
Dunne lands with a short shot to the head.
Dunne is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dunne lands with a light punch inside.
Dunne lands a body punch.
Dunne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Dunne is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Dunne.
Dunne throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Dunne successfully pulls guard.
Dunne is controlling Storm's posture.
Dunne looking for a guillotine here but Storm defends easily.
Storm has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dunne is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunne trying to keep a closed guard but Storm is proving a slippery customer.
Storm tries to stand but Dunne is controlling from the bottom.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Channon Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunne trying to keep a closed guard but Storm is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Storm throwing strikes but missing.
Dunne is trying to keep Storm in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Storm throwing strikes from guard but Dunne blocks nicely.
Dunne seems keen to control Storm's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Dunne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dunne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:42
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:43
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Dunne!
Josh Dunne retains his light heavyweight title!
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