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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miller HighLife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saint Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miller HighLife!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from HighLife.
Bernard connects with a body shot that sends HighLife's belly button to the back.
HighLife fails to land with a series of punches.
HighLife misses with a straight left.
Bernard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bernard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller HighLife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernard closes the distance but HighLife moves to the side
and HighLife makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bernard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bernard is looking to clinch but HighLife is avoiding it.
Bernard checks a leg kick.
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bernard tries to clinch but HighLife moves out of range.
HighLife lunges at Bernard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bernard's hand.
HighLife is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bernard.
Bernard dodges the punch combination from HighLife.
Bernard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bernard tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
HighLife throws a series of punches but Bernard moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HighLife looks to land a left hand but Bernard moved out of range nicely.
Bernard clinches up against the cage.
Bernard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
HighLife misses with a hook from the clinch.
HighLife avoiding damage as Bernard throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Bernard.
Knees to the body from Bernard.
HighLife looks gassed!
Bernard scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Miller HighLife has been cut.
A short left from Bernard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernard scores with a knee to the head.
Bernard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bernard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bernard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
HighLife blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bernard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bernard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bernard presses HighLife against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bernard obliges.
Bernard lands an elbow that stopped HighLife in his tracks for a moment.
Bernard working HighLife over with knees to the body.
Bernard tries to throw a body punch but HighLife avoids it by throwing Bernard back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HighLife takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bernard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section. HighLife lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but HighLife blocks it.
Bernard blocks an uppercut.
Bernard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Miller HighLife's cut even more.
Bernard lands with a left to the head.
HighLife blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
HighLife prevents a body shot from Bernard.
Bernard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through HighLife's defenses.
HighLife takes an elbow to the temple.
Bernard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HighLife tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bernard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bernard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. HighLife is defending well for now.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but HighLife blocks it.
Bernard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
HighLife takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bernard presses HighLife against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bernard struggles to land a body shot inside as HighLife controls his hands.
Bernard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bernard obliges.
Bernard lands a damaging elbow.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but HighLife is blocking nicely.
HighLife working aggressively here.
HighLife on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
HighLife blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bernard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bernard lands with a left to the head.
Bernard connects with a knee to the head.
HighLife lands with a light punch inside.
Bernard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HighLife takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bernard.
Bernard tries to land knees in the clinch but HighLife avoids the damage to the body.
Bernard lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HighLife on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bernard struggles to land a body shot inside as HighLife controls his hands.
Bernard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bernard blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HighLife can't find room to land a body shot as Bernard controls the action.
Bernard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The cut above Miller HighLife's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
HighLife blocks an elbow strike.
HighLife working aggressively here.
Bernard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bernard blocks an uppercut.
Bernard takes a shot to the head.
HighLife blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bernard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
HighLife is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bernard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bernard lands a nice knee to the body.
Bernard tries to throw a body punch but HighLife avoids it by throwing Bernard back against the cage.
Bernard lands a nice elbow.
Bernard lands a shot to the body.
Bernard misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but HighLife blocks with his arms.
Bernard lands a nice elbow.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but HighLife blocks with his arms.
Bernard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has HighLife in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
HighLife blocks an elbow strike from Bernard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Bernard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miller HighLife'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.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch but HighLife swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernard thows a left - swing and a miss!
HighLife circles away from the clinch attempt.
HighLife lands with a shot to the body.
Bernard tries to clinch there but HighLife circles away.
Bernard closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Bernard.
HighLife looking for a takedown.
HighLife is looking for a takedown.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but HighLife is blocking nicely.
Bernard pushes HighLife back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bernard trying to land knees to the body.
Bernard connects with a nasty looking knee right to HighLife's face.
Saint Bernard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bernard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
HighLife is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bernard obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Bernard.
Bernard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bernard connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard tries to land knees in the clinch but HighLife avoids the damage to the body.
Bernard lands a knee to the head.
HighLife managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
HighLife scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bernard tries to throw a body punch but HighLife avoids it by throwing Bernard back against the cage.
Bernard struggles to land a body shot inside as HighLife controls his hands.
HighLife avoiding damage as Bernard throws knees to the body.
Bernard lands a knee to the body.
Bernard pushes off an throws an elbow but HighLife leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bernard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that HighLife can do to turn this around?
Bernard lands an uppercut.
HighLife can't find room to land a body shot as Bernard controls the action.
Bernard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bernard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
HighLife on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
HighLife misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HighLife avoids the elbow strike from Bernard, against the cage.
HighLife blocks an elbow strike from Bernard.
HighLife tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard pushes off an throws an elbow but HighLife leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bernard is pressed up against the cage. HighLife has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bernard down to the mat. Bernard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saint Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller HighLife.
HighLife connects with a looping right hand.
Bernard ducks under a wild hook from HighLife.
Bernard throws a head kick but HighLife moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Bernard.
HighLife works the jab nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bernard tries a head kick but it misses.
HighLife throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
HighLife keeps the fight on the outside.
Bernard tries to clinch up.
HighLife throws a hook to the side of Bernard's head but Bernard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from HighLife finds it's target.
HighLife lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from HighLife misses.
HighLife circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by HighLife.
Bernard is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HighLife misses with a wild body shot.
Saint Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up but HighLife swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from HighLife. Bernard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bernard moves into range and clinches up with HighLife.
HighLife blocks an elbow strike.
Bernard lands a nice knee to the body.
Bernard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bernard lands a shot to the body.
Bernard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bernard lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernard missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bernard.
HighLife takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bernard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bernard blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Bernard.
Bernard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Bernard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HighLife blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
HighLife managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
HighLife is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bernard trying to land knees to the body.
Bernard blocks an uppercut.
HighLife looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bernard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bernard crunches a lovely knee into HighLife's ribcage.
Bernard lands a nice shot to the body.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bernard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. HighLife is defending well for now.
Bernard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has HighLife in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bernard lands a hook to the side of the head.
HighLife is trying to maintain a safe position but Bernard gets an underhook and turns HighLife into the cage.
Bernard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bernard scores a nice knee to the body.
Bernard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from HighLife.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Bernard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miller HighLife's cut.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up but HighLife swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernard throws a series of punches but HighLife moves out of range.
Bernard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from HighLife.
HighLife working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for HighLife.
HighLife avoiding damage.
HighLife has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bernard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
HighLife lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernard blocks an elbow strike from HighLife.
Bernard tries a body shot but HighLife blocks it.
HighLife lands a right hand.
Bernard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HighLife.
HighLife can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
HighLife misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section. HighLife lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
HighLife tries to work over Bernard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
HighLife softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bernard as HighLife tries to tie him up.
Bernard blocks an elbow strike from HighLife.
Bernard lands a knee to the body.
Bernard scores a nice knee to the body.
Bernard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bernard tries a body shot but HighLife blocks it.
Bernard blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bernard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bernard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
HighLife blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
HighLife lands a good knee to the midsection. Bernard won't want to take too many of those.
HighLife throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernards head.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from HighLife.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from HighLife.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HighLife has hold of one of Bernard's legs. Bernard is fighting the takedown attempt but HighLife gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bernard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for HighLife. That snapped Bernard's head back.
Bernard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bernard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
HighLife with a hook.
Bernard tries to clinch but HighLife is having none of it.
Bernard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HighLife.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch but HighLife swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for HighLife.
HighLife darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
HighLife missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard wants to get back to his feet.
HighLife seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if HighLife is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
HighLife throwing shots but Bernard is blocking nicely.
HighLife throwing shots but Bernard is blocking nicely.
Bernard pushes HighLife off looking to stand but HighLife dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
HighLife is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
HighLife content to control rather than advance.
HighLife sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bernard defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HighLife is trying to control. Bernard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bernard is trying to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HighLife content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
HighLife looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from HighLife there.
Bernard is trying to stand.
Miller HighLife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
HighLife landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bernard taking some punishment here, with HighLife in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
HighLife landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bernard tries to kick HighLife off but HighLife keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
HighLife controlling the pace.
Bernard is looking to escape.
Saint Bernard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
HighLife trying to mount his opponent but Bernard defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miller HighLife comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bernard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint Bernard!
Saint Bernard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 159's - $49 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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